Questions for the masses

honesty, because if I find 1 thing that was lied about (hidden), my offer just went down. if I find 2 things 'hidden', I walk, no offer at all, because I don't want to find the others, then.....or when I get it home. agree with a lot of others thinking from above. don't put money into it if you can't get it back, you're throwing good after bad. if it's time to go, it goes "as is", with an honest description, conversation, all inclusive. the more bare bones it is, the more I can see (fresh paint scares the hell out of me, unless it's a high dollar vehicle with lots of documentation, pictures and receipts, all verifiable). clean it up? if it doesn't cost a lot of time, you bet. you know what you have, and a basic knowledge of what it's worth. price it accordingly for what it is, or you won't get interest in the vehicle. if it's a basket case (parts in boxes and in the trunk) sell it as it is, or you will put time and money into it and price yourself out of a sale. price it accordingly for what it is, and most of all, be honest. to be blunt, it's like buying a home. if you paint it and put carpet in it......I might not like those colors, I'd rather do it myself and buy it for a little less, so I can.
just my 2 cents here.
oh, and I just purchased a car 2 weeks ago. guy was nice, and honest. I looked the car over/under/sideways, then drove it. talked with the owner about what I found (not downing his car) and that it would need some work. shot him an offer with cash, we found the number he would take, and I would pay. it's in the garage now :)