Any way to set up those board areas so that when someone goes to make a new thread, it is not just a text box?
For example, when you register on many sites, they have pre-defined fields you must fill in or you cannot register. Does the software have the capability to do the same thing with posts? Make lines for year, model, vehicle location, price, etc., that MUST be filled in to post. Then have a window, like a normal post, in which to type a description, and a slot for picture files, like a normal post.
This way, there is a standardized information box at the top of the first post of the thread, then description, pictures, etc. Also, the information put in those fields could be used to generate a thread name. Makes navigation easier for both buyers and sellers.