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Enthusiast Spends 6 Hours Writing Auction Description For Car Worth $4,200

The 4,800-word listing, which includes a detailed account of every oil change since 2009, a philosophical treatise on the meaning of "garage kept," and three separate paragraphs about the floor mats, has been described by commenters as "thorough," "a cry for help," and "the most comprehensive documentation of a 2002 Corolla in automotive history."

Staff Writer·June 3, 2026·4 min read

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