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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Default not having any luck selling my car on craigslist...

I've heard people have been successful using CL but not me. Anyone have any luck using autotrader or cars.com? Just doesnt seem to be any interest in a 6spd. Maybe ill try the AW classifieds
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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asking too much? I have used cars.com to help sell my friends car.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Default Interest in manuals is usually strong. Place a classified ad on enthusiast websites like this one

Take nice clear pictures. Make sure the car is clean and shiny. Emphasize maintenance and care the car has had, along with good driving habits such as driving gently to warm and cool turbos.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Default I had great luck with craigslist after several weeks with no nibbles on autotrader or cars.com...

...probably depends on what your area market uses, but probably MORE a function of your asking price.

What are other cars being listed for, with similar miles and equipment in your area (use a 75 mile radius)??? Maybe look at that to see if you are in the range. If you are in the upper range, maybe drop your price.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Default I sold my Old C4 A6 1996 quattro on Craigslist.. Autotrader was not much help

Have you put in the photos and other details about the car?? Show us the posting so that we can critique it..
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Default I need to take different photos and it probably wouldnt hurt

if I added some more details to the listing. I need to clean the car up a bit which I will do this weekend.<ul><li><a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/688767110.html">http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/688767110.html</a</li></ul>
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Default cant really find anything in the area to compare it too but I think my price is fair

I think my poor photos and lack of detail have more to do with it.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Default my best sales have been ebay...

giving a 100% positives and negatives of the car.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Default I am in Chicago too and ....

Sold my 1996 C4 A6q in 2005 with 96000 miles on it
It had all options including a 6 disc changer for $7000.
I think you need to put in the details of your car and put some better photos.. some of inside too...
I put in all the features and specifications of the car in details.. I emailed you all the features of our A6 so you can copy and paste.. I had one for 2001 but I think 2000 should be similar
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Default CL has been great in the past. maybe lower your price, but like others have said

you have cars.com, autotrader.com, and ebay.

and you have the classifieds here, and you can place a ad in your sig after listing in the classifieds.
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