Craigslist Challenge: "My loss"...

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/23/2016 at 21:08 • Filed to: craigslist

... Is certainly not my gain, though so many people claim it to be.

$8500.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/5887141801.html

Suspiciously cheap SR5 T100 with dubious story...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5915715474.html

“The price is low because I want to stop paying insurance on a car I don’t drive.”

I’m sure, I’m sure...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5893637581.html

Documented 115K Invested (My Loss Your Gain)!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5906419286.html

Needs new piston rings in order to run right.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5859819529.html

DISCUSSION (24)

MonkeePuzzle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:12

lol, invested 6 figures. umm buddy, you are not understanding the meaning of invested.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:12

At least none of them say in the ad “your loss, my gain.”

Flavien Vidal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:14

I used to live in Edmonds :)

MonkeePuzzle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:14

“I’ve made a Few 1320's in it...Not its sole purpose of the Build....But It’ll run in the 10's all day long! “

10s in the 1320 isnt that amazing is it?

E90M3 > MonkeePuzzle
12/23/2016 at 21:15

I think I might have to start trolling these people, send them things like this:

Kinja'd!!!

MonkeePuzzle > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:18

negative returns. 0% return would be incredible

E90M3 > MonkeePuzzle
12/23/2016 at 21:19

Yeah, I edited it after you made that comment realizing 0% return would mean that he didn’t lose any money.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:19

In this case, likely -300% return

E90M3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:21

I edited it after I realized that

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:21

That Challenger reflects some poor life choices ... to dump what? 60 grand into a Chrysler product that’s not a Super Bee is not a choice a sane person makes. And the wheels are awful.

MonkeePuzzle > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:24

my “investment” in my civic is probably ~$17k over 12 years. but I’d never think to call selling it for less than that “a loss”.

but holy cow 100,000 on that thing, yeah, THAT is a hell of a loss. He should have just snorted cocaine

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:28

Oh, I wasn’t being snarky. I just just doubling down on the pointing-out-bad-ideas thing.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:28

Oh, I wasn’t being snarky. I just just doubling down on the pointing-out-bad-ideas thing.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:28

I’m so confused, so is that Challenger an R/T or an SRT. Because I remember having ambitious dreams in 2012 and wanted my dad to get me what then was a 2008 SRT8. EVEN THEN $41,000 was idiotic in my mind.

E90M3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:29

Kinda figured that, there isn’t a common modern car that is an investment.

Probenja > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 21:33

That Challenger with over $100k invested but with cheap Corolla logos front and back.

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Probenja
12/23/2016 at 21:34

lol nice catch

Would probably sell faster if it were a Corolla S too

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
12/23/2016 at 21:34

As pointed out by another oppo, it’s an R/T with an S badge next to it off of a Corolla...

daender > E90M3
12/23/2016 at 21:51

*cough*

Kinja'd!!!

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 22:20

I’ll compile a small list here, of the Houston area, to avoid starting a theme.

Actually seems legit.

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5915602254.html

Idk what’s with the first pic lol

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5928493279.html

Seems worthy for a NPCP debate

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5914218560.html

This guy gets it. “Investment” wise

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5917834778.html

I’ll say NP

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5919066811.html

Overall fairly fair collection, because Houston>PNW

:Cries into pillow:

I actually miss Washington :(

Edit: Screw it. I’m gonna make it it’s own post since the links are just links.

Steve in Manhattan > MonkeePuzzle
12/23/2016 at 22:30

My real estate (and law) background tells me that, in some states, a pool increases the value of your house by a bit (CA, FL). But in other states, putting a $50,000 mountain lake pool in your backyard does not increase the value. It might even decrease it, because people w/ young kids don’t want them to drown. But in the automotive world, you’re not going to get anything close to a dollar-for-dollar payback.

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/23/2016 at 22:37

nice touregg

I’d totally rock that Toyota van! Fix the piston rings, or better yet, a swap :o)

Jack Does Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/24/2016 at 00:19

Regarding the T100, why would anyone just sell a car for someone because, “they don’t like it.” That’s stupid. When I got the TrailBlazer back in July, I complained about it but, to which my mother’s reply was something like, “ok whatever nerd,” so I realized that I would have to deal with it...until I crashed it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jack Does Cars
12/24/2016 at 00:24

The answer is that it’s just a CL lie. I see that line used all the time, just with the family member being either “son/wife/daughter.” Usually used when the price is a little too low. “Hmm this price seems a little — OH he’s selling it because he just wants it gone and hates money. And he’s only owned it for a few weeks. Sounds legit!”