critique my CL ad?

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle) 07/07/2017 at 16:07 • Filed to: this is really just free advertising isn't it monkee?

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oppo is good at finding CL listings that suck, so pick mine apart, what’s missing or crap?

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DutchieDC2R > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:09

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The fact that youre selling it.....sooooo....remove the ad.

DutchieDC2R > DutchieDC2R 07/07/2017 at 16:12

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Its for a friend, I commented without reading, ill go stand in a corner now.

Nibby > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:13

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how much hp do those red zipties add

CalzoneGolem > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:13

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This is some funky formatting but looks good otherwise.

MonkeePuzzle > Nibby 07/07/2017 at 16:15

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0.7hp each!!!

Honeybunchesofgoats > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:15

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You didn’t mention whether it ran when parked.

You’re missing the following tags: Merc, Benz, Jag, SLK, Miata, S2000, BMW, M, Cadillac, Lexus

You used more than three digits for the odometer.

You accidentally called the engine a “6 cylinder” when it’s a V8.

The price isn’t $1

Honestly, even if this is your first try using Craigslist, it’s really bad and you should feel bad.

MonkeePuzzle > CalzoneGolem 07/07/2017 at 16:15

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harumph. thanks, shall correct

edit: corrected. something about the copy and paste from word me thinks

MonkeePuzzle > Nibby 07/07/2017 at 16:17

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seller would like to note they are pink, not red, so as to match the sticker on the rear window

CalzoneGolem > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:17

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Don’t harumph me mister!

MonkeePuzzle > Honeybunchesofgoats 07/07/2017 at 16:19

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*hangs head in shame*

yur mom’s a v8!

OPPOsaurus WRX > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:20

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i’d take out the first paragraph. It makes you sound shady, and if its on CL its obviously for sale. I wouldn;t bother explaining why or by who

itschrome > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:21

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I dunno.. seems like its a little ahort on detailed information..

benjrblant > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:21

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More photos would be good, otherwise it looks like there’s sufficient detail and information in the text. I can come and kick a tire just to make sure it still has air.

MonkeePuzzle > benjrblant 07/07/2017 at 16:22

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concur. I’ve requested additional photos, and I’ll have the car at my place tonight so I can supplement as needed.

404 - User No Longer Available > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:28

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i am very interested in your 2000 Audi S4 B5, however i am trying to buy this for a coworker working overseas.

i think it excellent condition, and lookign for immediate purchase

will you take PayPal? i am willing to pay $1000 over asking for your trouble.

looking to hear back soones.t

Wagonlife740 > Honeybunchesofgoats 07/07/2017 at 16:32

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You should make a satirical craigslist ad that is the most “craigslist ad” of all craigslist ads. It will be a 2001 Volks Wagon, with a 4 cylinder. With a crappy picture of it still in a very packed garage during an entirely different season than the current season. Then of coarse you will have all the things you mentioned above too. seriously, I spent 10 seconds looking for this masterpiece . “Before that happened, it ran well.” lol 

MonkeePuzzle > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/07/2017 at 16:32

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this is acceptable to me. I have removed my ad and await your further instructions.

also, I am a nigerian prince

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:35

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Ayyyuuuuuuuuuuuppp, found the problem, it’s an Audi S4.

Good luck with people who want to buy a B5 S4. They’re either a) overly anal retentive, b) delusional, or c) broke.

MonkeePuzzle > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 07/07/2017 at 16:44

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such reasons are why i was enlisted to deal with the CL trash as the owner was nonplussed about that aspect of selling the car

Chariotoflove > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 16:52

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Seems thorough and well written. Hope you get serious buyers.

Nibbles > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 17:03

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I’ll trade you the Dakota

MonkeePuzzle > Nibbles 07/07/2017 at 17:09

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cmill189 - sans Volvo > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 17:13

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I used to want the wagon version of this so bad. They were too expensive to buy and maintain for me at the time. Still want one, actually.

Your ad looks nice. Like others have mentions, more pics.

EL_ULY > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 17:28

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Good CL ad:

year, make model

mileage

title

condition in one word/small details only about the car (things not working)

price

20+ great photos

Nibbles > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 17:29

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Can’t fault me for tryin’

Cherry_man1 > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 17:40

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I actually kinda want your car but can’t due to financial reasons...but I’m actually not far away...I’m in Olathe, KS......

xyzabc > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 19:03

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You’re better off to list it on “ Bring a Trailer ” or “ Audizine ”.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > OPPOsaurus WRX 07/07/2017 at 20:26

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I don’t know, it’s nice to know why a person is unloading their recent money pit after they dumped a couple grand in engine work only to leave other leaks. ;). But seriously, I like to know why someone is selling. So if they’ve truely replaced it with another vehicle, it good to know that.

pip bip - choose Corrour > MonkeePuzzle 07/07/2017 at 21:54

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no finger/thumb or other body parts in ad

not on a crazy angle

they’re in focus

“no LoWBallERZ i know what i got”

benjrblant > MonkeePuzzle 07/19/2017 at 10:56

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woah, flagged for removal?!

MonkeePuzzle > benjrblant 07/19/2017 at 11:01

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yeah, multiple times :S

seems to be a game played, if I had to guess it is competitor ads for similar vehicles, or that mine appear to be from a dealer what with having gud speling and aktual deetales

but, sold now, so all is good :D