An open letter to everyone posting ads on Craig’s List for used cars

I’m looking for a used car. And when I say used, I really mean it. There is not a legitimate dealership in the country that keeps used cars in my price range in their inventory. I’m not looking for a total piece of junk, but something that I can get around in and not get the dime dropped on me every time I roll up to pick my kids up from school.

So in light of this, I have spent a lot of time on Craig’s List in the last few weeks and I have noticed a few things that just amaze me.

So to all the Craig’s List used car sellers out there:

Please check the value of your car before you post
Head on over to the Kelley Blue Book and check out your car. Here’s a tip, if you consider your car to be in ‘excellent’ condition select ‘good’ and if you think it’s in ‘good’ condition select ‘fair’. This one had me rolling on the floor; just because you owe 10,000 on a car doesn’t mean that’s what you should ask for it…especially when it blue books for 3,500 bucks. Good luck.

A sunroof is not a selling point
Sure go ahead and list it on the post…that’s cool, but not in the headline. Seriously?

Nobody wants to take over your payments
If we wanted a car payment we would be at the Toyota dealer. Remember: THIS IS CRAIG’S LIST not the DuPont Registry.

Quit trying to convince everyone that somehow ‘highway miles’ are better than other miles
Unless you’re a 70+ year old in a gold colored car, you drive too fast. Especially on the freeway.

You don’t need to YELL
Take the caps lock off and be cool man.

That is all

peace

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