Mackay-Louthan-Smith Abridged Phrase Dictionary of Craigslist English

“Fun to drive”
Short distances only.

“Runs great”
Vehicle has electrical issues.

“Runs grate”
Vehicle stalls frequently.

“May need new thermostat”
Blown head.

“Needs minor body work”
The frame is bent.

“Needs tune up”
No maintenance since the Reagan administration.

“Needs work”
Buyer should bring a tow-truck to the point of sale.

“Needs TLC”
Vehicle most recently used as a hen house.

“A little TLC would make it even better!”
Antifreeze leaks into the passenger footwell.

“Priced fairly”
Price is an order of magnitude higher than Blue Book suggested value.

“The breaks are good”
The brakes are not good.

“Recently Serviced”
Overheats after twenty minutes in traffic.

“Won’t Last!”
Vehicle failed to sell last time it was listed.