<< Nope, my brother has sold two cars on Ebay. They pay top dollar there, believe me! You have to give a very detailed description on your car, including any broken-nonworking parts, etc. Second, take a lot of pictures, people love pictures. Lastly, make them come and pick it up, don't get stuck delivering the thing. Specifically state that you will only sell it if the winning bidder picks it up. Sending it on a flatbed sucks.
Hope that helps. >>
Did he get more than the residual value? If not, then I wouldn't call it "top dollar".