What Do People Say In Their Car Classified Ads That Drives You The CRAZIEST?

Ahh, the world of car classifieds...Driven by Grandma, ALL highway miles, car has some quirks, etc., etc. etc.

I currently in the process of finding a good used car for a friend for UNDER $3,000 which is not an easy task.

They are a student with limited funds who needs just, basic, reliable transportation.

So I'm searching the usual places...Dealerrater.com, Craigslist, eBay, etc.

And some of the things people say just drive me CRAZY! AC ICE COLD. PERFECT CONDITION, oh, it's 15 years old though and it has a salvage title!!!

And the prices people are asking for cars with 200k plus miles are just INSANE!

Let's see, it has 225k miles and they are going through the auction or on eBay for $700. I know, I'll pice mine at $6000! LOLOL!!!

What are some of the things people say when you read the classifieds or call them about their used vehicle that just makes you want to scream?

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Spies, discuss...

irishmike - 8/5/2012 1:21:30 AM

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Dealers ask at least 25% above what the car could possibly be worth, and 40% above what a bank would ever loan you for it. Private sellers see these prices and think their car is worth the same.
The private owners cannot warranty the vehicle, finance it, process the registration, or work a "trade in" deal. If the seller is willing to accept this argument, the opportunity for a reasonable deal exists.
Private sellers lie as much or more than dealers. They are willing to hide defects or whatever it takes to unload the toad in the driveway.

Agent001 - 8/5/2012 11:33:55 AM

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All EXCELLENT points.

001

wins555 - 8/6/2012 3:33:41 AM

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"lady driven" "seldom used" "doctor owned" "fresh".