“Built Not Bought” is a slogan that seems to float around a lot in the car industry. This saying is a token of hard work, dedication and knowledge. It’s saying that your car is better than the guy who just came in and bought his car. You went over every nut and bolt, fine tuned the motor, picked out the color of the wheels, and he wrote a boring check for somebody else’s work. But I’m here to tell you that “Built Not Bought” is total bullshit.
Off the top of my head, one of the absolute biggest car guys I’m aware of is Jay Leno. There are others, but let’s use Jay Leno as an example.
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January 8, 2016 at 6:14 pm
No, if anything its the other way around. How is built not bought going to ruin the hobby?
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January 8, 2016 at 6:19 pm
I have a “Built not bought” sticker on my truck because i got tired of people asking who built it for me, assuming i wasnt capable. I never make comments or judge anyone who buys a car already done. I have never heard anyone berate anyone for this personally.
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