Sorry, I enjoyed a bit of hyperbolic humor with the "wait to sell until gas is $4" remark.

If you're only driving 500 miles per month, sell it right away. In order for a hybrid to have any value, you have to drive at least 1,500 miles/mo. So the sooner you sell, the better off you'll be.

Fortunately, hybrids retain enough of their value that you should be able to sell for more than the $13,000 the dealer offered. Autotrader.com is a good place, and be sure to post lots of good photos.
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