Love the car so much, I bought two!

Good morning!

In January, I bought a new (used) 2007 Prius and love it. Then in February, I bought another 2007 from a friend. It's a long story…but now I am trying to sell the second one. Many times I have come to this forum and read the posts and the sage advice…also love the humor! Now, hopefully somebody can offer me some good advice.

I am not a car salesman (in fact I'm a girl :cheer2, so would appreciate any suggestions anybody can offer. Currently I have it listed on Craigslist in the SF bay area. Because of restrictions on this site I'm unable to post the link, but if anybody has a few minutes to check it out and then offer input I'd appreciate any comments. FYI - it is the Blue 07 w/104K miles. I put many photos in the ad because I used a web hosting service. Additionally, I think the price is fair because the car is in great condition, but maybe I'm asking too much?

Also, does anybody have an opinion about selling a vehicle on ebay? I've bought/sold many items on ebay, but a vehicle is not one of those items. I think it would be rather costly.

Sheesh…I get myself into pickles sometimes by baling people out of THEIR pickles!

Many thanks.
Jan

 

Thank you Mark. I love being a member of the "Prius" club.

 

Gosh..the posting does, somewhat convey that doesn't it? I didn't mean to imply that girls can't sell cars. I was simply referencing salesMAN…my attempt at humor and nope, I'm not a feminist or require politically correctness either:rockon::rockon::rockon:

Thank you, I hope it will sell SOON. Yep, I have "For Sale" signs in it, but I let somebody "test drive" the car for two days and they took them off! I'll get them back up when it's light out! BTW - A good car salesman does NOT allow somebody test drive a vehicle for two days. This process is toughening me up (or perhaps, making me wiser?).

 

Good morning Stan:

It is listed in Livermore/Dublin/Pleasanton.

Thank you.

Take care.

 

(sorry this posted two times…I can't figure out how to delete a post)
Good morning Stan:

It is listed in Livermore/Dublin/Pleasanton.


Thank you.

Take care.

 

That scenario would have ruined my day! She actually is an acquaintance and "bought" it. She asked to take it w/a $100 deposit and I let her. After driving it a couple days, she claimed the seating configuration was uncomfortable for her (she is accustomed to a SUV). Of course, I wouldn't want anybody to be unhappy with it…Yet, I'll not do that again. And yes, I gave her back her deposit (she did say I could keep it).

 

Apparently it was NOT on CL, but I reposted it.

2007 Toyota Prius - CLEAR TITLE

 

Thank you Jim for your suggestions. I will check the pkg and edit the photos. GREAT idea regarding MFD! Also, while it does have the floor matts, I removed them from the main cabin area. Tried as I may, it was impossible to remove the staining (and I used a rug doctor). That said, I replaced them with non-Prius matts, but of course, I still can offer the new owner the other ones.

Thank you too for the comment about the former "situation". And I agree, I had to adjust my body to driving my Prius as I too experienced pain. My other vehicle is a Lex & the steering wheel comes to me…but I don't even drive it anymore! My Prius rules! BTW - I love the 2010 Prius and even drove a couple. They're sensational. Yet, I resisted. Someday perhaps. In the meantime 2007 Prius is my "doozie".

Take care!

 

Thank you so much. Because I used a web hosting service, it didn't show up on CL…now it's there with just four little photos, but it's there. 2007 PRIUS - CLEAR TITLE

Fantastic advice about reposting frequently! I'll do it.

Good advice on pricing too. I'm going to be firm, but flexible…and I've got time! I'm sure somebody is going to get weary getting 15/20 MPG at $4+ a gallon and spending hundreds mthly to get to work to earn the $ to put in the tank, that sucked the fuel….etc!

Thank you.
Jan

 

Thank you….it is on CL and I am ready to deal with the kooks…Thank you for the feedback re ebay…that is definitely not for me. CL is bad enough!
Take care.

 

The advice I've received has been invaluable. Thank you.

When the ad went "live" on CL, the phone started ringing off the hook…oops, sorry, I don't have a hook . But, it is crazy-making (in a good way). Some people came over and we made a deal, then somebody else came over and since he had never driven a Prius, we took it for a ride. He had concerns because he possess some Goliath DNA: he's 6'.4"+ and guess what? Yep, he fit and LOVED it. A new convert is born. He was a Honda & GMC guy! Yea. He shared w/me a story which happened to his co-worker yesterday, which is..co-worker sold a vehicle, drove it down to So Cal, received a cashier's check and when he went to deposit the check, it was cancelled and the buyer claims he's never met the seller! Was the seller a dummy?!? NOPE…a brilliant scientist at the LLNL! Moral to me: Cash only! I truly believe that the majority of people are good and I will continue to live w/that premise, however, this is not personal, it's business.

If this deal falls through, then at least I know there are copious amounts of potential buyers. And even though I didn't list it for $500 higher than what I wanted to sell it for, I came down $200! We all feel whole!

Thank you so much for the suggestions!

Take care!