[Greg has just received his driver's license and wants to buy a car of his own]
I don't have to be logical; I'm a mother.
Well, I think you're worrying prematurely because by the time Greg gets enough money for the kind of car he wants, the 1999 models are gonna be here.
Oh no, he wants to buy a car right now.
Look, he's only got $100, he's not gonna be satisfied with anything he can get for that.
Just $100?
Yes, and delusions of grandeur. What kind of a car could he get for $100?
[Cut to Greg's friend Eddie trying to sell him a beat-up 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, with a "FOR SALE LIKE NEW" sign on the windshield]
She's a beauty, ain't she, Greg? I'm only selling her because I need a fast $100. You know, I got 5 or 6 guys just waiting to buy this baby, but it's such a good deal, I wanted a friend to have it first.
Thanks, Eddie. I appreciate that. There's an awful lot of chrome missing up and down here, and all these dents.
What chrome missing? I've got it right here, you just straighten it out. As for these dents, take it to the auto shop at school, they'll pound them right out for you.
[Greg tries to open the door, it's stuck]
So it sticks a little! When you own a convertible, you don't use doors, you just jump right in. [Jumps into the car] Sports car, right?
Right!
But if you want to do it the regular way, it does work. [Kicks the door open with his foot] You see?
Eddie, look at this big hole in the backseat!
What hole? A little rip. Just sew it up, only a dime for needle and thread. Listen to this horn. (Honks) The windshield wipers work, the radio...
Can I hear the engine?
Sure, Purrs like a kitten. [Starts the engine, running at very loud noise and backfires, causing the car to vibrate] Runs a little rough until she warms up, then she's great!
Yeah, I can feel it.
[Turns off the engine] The idle just needs to be adjusted. All this baby needs is a little bit of work.
Eddie, I don't know.
Greg, for $100 and a little bit of work, you got yourself a car that's worth maybe $500.
Think all it will take is a little work?
Positive. Tell you what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna throw in a repair manual, absolutely free. With this, a 10-year-old could fix her up!
I told my Dad I'd let him look at anything I bought first.
What time is it, Greg?
[Looks at his watch] It's 3.20. Why?
Car's gonna be gone by the time you get your dad here. I got a guy coming in 10 minutes, and with him it's a sure sale. (Puts the "FOR SALE LIKE NEW" sign back on the windshield)
Eddie, I don't know.
Greg, it's a great deal. Or would you rather wait 5 or 6 years for a set of wheels?
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