[VaSteve]

Originally Posted by biosurfer1

tree crap and being dirty shouldn't play into this at all. A good detail takes all that away in an afternoon. In fact, I like when a seller doesn't clean the car or floor mats, etc. Bargaining tools right there just because they are lazy.

Mechanical items are the only ones of concern to me.

Yes, if I was buying it off someone's front yard, I agree. I've bought a motorcycle and 3 Porsches this way.

This was from two separate dealerships (corporate and indy). I just didn't feel "good" about them and I don't think either was such a smoking deal that I was happy to put a bunch of my own labor in.

I have to laugh at guys like Matt, he LIKES detailing cars. I dislike even detailing my owned since new cars. But I sure like it when it's done.