Trading In. - Page 2

LovePhenom · 10-12-2015, 05:19 AM

Trading in a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT with 42k miles & an outstanding balance of $7k. I can easily get $10k-$11k for her. She's the first new car I bought & if I bring her back to the original dealership of purchase, I have a voucher for an extra $500 on top of the max offer.

classicrockr · 10-12-2015, 05:40 AM

Do dealerships check the GM history? I've had many repairs/visits due to various dealers inexperience with the tops. I shouldn't suffer because the dealers can't fix problems the right way. Mines a 2012 w/ 86k miles. KBB says about$13,500. Hopefully the repair history won't go against me.

xinfamousxi · 10-12-2015, 07:52 AM

I owe $17,000 dealer is offering me $20,000 on a 2014 1LT RS 8,000 miles

Tath34ever · 10-12-2015, 08:14 AM

My experience is always better selling it private. I had bought a brand new 2013 civic 4Dr for OTD $17000 from the dealership, used it for about year and a half, had 18k miles and I just sold it 1 month ago for $15000 to buy the new camaro. So I feel like I didn't really lose money on it. Dealers around me made me offers for trade ins of around $10,000-11,000.

Jakey2SS · 10-12-2015, 08:52 AM

My dealer offered me $22,000 trade in for my 2011 2SS/RS (19,500 miles) to which I quickly said no... found a buyer privately for $25,500 and am currently cruising around my bike waiting for my 6th gen

Waiting46 · 10-12-2015, 08:57 AM

Ive got an 03 Cadillac Seville (STS) and Id be happy to get $4k out of it

hms2488485 · 10-12-2015, 09:12 AM

Yeah here in NY, I'll get a tax break by trading in. I've tried to sell mine locally but no one is jumping on it so I'll end up trading it

mjgocamaro_girl · 10-12-2015, 09:53 AM

The dealer offered me $21,000 for trade in of my 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with under 23,000 miles. I probably can do better selling privately making maybe $1,000 after considering the savings on the sales tax with the trade in and then I think about dealing with the sale and paperwork. In the end I decide to trade in for convenience.

joemosfet · 10-12-2015, 11:56 AM

There are a few dealers around town that will give cash offers for late model used vehicles.

I plan to take my '14 2SS/RS w/ Sunroof, Nav, NPP, LPO lighting to each and every one of them, and take those offers to the dealer when I do the paperwork for '16.

And afterwards, whatever makes for the best deal is what I will choose.

citizennick · 10-12-2015, 12:45 PM

I'm currently trying to sell my car privately but am thinking I'll probably part it out and trade it in for the tax benefits.

stmbtwilli · 10-12-2015, 02:02 PM

I would happily sell my 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition if someone made me a fair offer. It would certainly sell for less than a dealer would charge for it as a used car. Otherwise I will be trading it in and ordering for an April delivery.

Tr6 · 10-12-2015, 04:19 PM

It is extremely rare for dealerships to give you anything fair on a trade in. Nothing personal, it's pure business. They only accept trade in's on their terms, aka being able to flip for profit.

My suggestion is to flat out sell it by owner. Pay the 150 bucks for autotrader, free ad for craigslist, spread the word, etc. Instead of trading in my 2014 evo gsr, i sold it privately and got 6 grand more than I would've trading (modified evo, 408 whp on 91 octane).

Also, keep in mind that check with your State AND county. While I currently live in Wichita, i used to live in Arkansas. In AR, you have 60 days AFTER selling your current vehicle to purchase a new/used vehicle after and STILL get a tax break. You just need to provide your own bill of sale.

mt3130 · 10-12-2015, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tr6

It is extremely rare for dealerships to give you anything fair on a trade in. Nothing personal, it's pure business. They only accept trade in's on their terms, aka being able to flip for profit.

My suggestion is to flat out sell it by owner. Pay the 150 bucks for autotrader, free ad for craigslist, spread the word, etc. Instead of trading in my 2014 evo gsr, i sold it privately and got 6 grand more than I would've trading (modified evo, 408 whp on 91 octane).

Also, keep in mind that check with your State AND county. While I currently live in Wichita, i used to live in Arkansas. In AR, you have 60 days AFTER selling your current vehicle to purchase a new/used vehicle after and STILL get a tax break. You just need to provide your own bill of sale.

In FL, it trade in and sale have to happen in the same transaction, or you don't get the tax break.

i007spectre · 10-12-2015, 06:04 PM

What I don't like is according to KBB a Camaro's value is the same no matter if it is a 1LT or a 2LT. At least for my 2014.

You'd think a 2LT would be worth a little more.

10-12-2015, 05:19 AM	#15
LovePhenom I am a UAW/GM employee. Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tonawanda, New York Posts: 467	Trading in a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT with 42k miles & an outstanding balance of $7k. I can easily get $10k-$11k for her. She's the first new car I bought & if I bring her back to the original dealership of purchase, I have a voucher for an extra $500 on top of the max offer. __________________ *Pearla* Summit White 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS V6 Auto w/ Adrenaline Red Interior, Red Hash Marks, 20" Machined Face Aluminum Wheels, Convenience & Lighting Package, Performance Exhaust , 8" MyLink w/ Navigation, Sunroof, RS Wheel Caps, GlowTie, Splash Guards, Red LGX Engine Cover, All Weather Premium Floor Mats, Cargo Mat, Red Knee Bolsters, Black Front Fascia Extension, RS Floor Console Lid, Red MGP Caliper Covers, ZL1 AddOns Tow Hook, 2017 ZL1 Spoiler. Coming Soon:

10-12-2015, 11:56 AM	#23
joemosfet Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,006	There are a few dealers around town that will give cash offers for late model used vehicles. I plan to take my '14 2SS/RS w/ Sunroof, Nav, NPP, LPO lighting to each and every one of them, and take those offers to the dealer when I do the paperwork for '16. And afterwards, whatever makes for the best deal is what I will choose. __________________ SOLD: 2014 Camaro Coupe 2SS/RS M6 Blue Ray Metallic, NPP, Nav 2014 Stingray Premiere Edition Coupe #142/500 Z51 3LT M7 Laguna Blue, Magride, NPP, Exposed Carbon Fiber Roof, Carbon Fiber Dash, Suede Wrapped Interior Canceled: 2016 Camaro Coupe 1AK37 2SS Coupe, G7E Garnet Red, BRJ Adrenaline Red Trim, F55 Magnetic Ride, NPP Exhaust, CF5 Sunroof, 56R Gray Split spoke w/ machined face, RN2 LPO Illuminated Bowtie, VYW Premium Floor Mats, W2D LPO Cargo Net

10-12-2015, 02:02 PM	#25
stmbtwilli Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 723	I would happily sell my 2012 2SS/RS 45th Anniversary Edition if someone made me a fair offer. It would certainly sell for less than a dealer would charge for it as a used car. Otherwise I will be trading it in and ordering for an April delivery. __________________

10-12-2015, 04:19 PM	#26
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	It is extremely rare for dealerships to give you anything fair on a trade in. Nothing personal, it's pure business. They only accept trade in's on their terms, aka being able to flip for profit. My suggestion is to flat out sell it by owner. Pay the 150 bucks for autotrader, free ad for craigslist, spread the word, etc. Instead of trading in my 2014 evo gsr, i sold it privately and got 6 grand more than I would've trading (modified evo, 408 whp on 91 octane). Also, keep in mind that check with your State AND county. While I currently live in Wichita, i used to live in Arkansas. In AR, you have 60 days AFTER selling your current vehicle to purchase a new/used vehicle after and STILL get a tax break. You just need to provide your own bill of sale. __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

10-12-2015, 06:04 PM	#28
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	What I don't like is according to KBB a Camaro's value is the same no matter if it is a 1LT or a 2LT. At least for my 2014. You'd think a 2LT would be worth a little more. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

10-12-2015, 05:40 AM	#16
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Do dealerships check the GM history? I've had many repairs/visits due to various dealers inexperience with the tops. I shouldn't suffer because the dealers can't fix problems the right way. Mines a 2012 w/ 86k miles. KBB says about$13,500. Hopefully the repair history won't go against me.

10-12-2015, 07:52 AM	#17
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	I owe $17,000 dealer is offering me $20,000 on a 2014 1LT RS 8,000 miles

10-12-2015, 08:14 AM	#18
Tath34ever Drives: Soon Yellow 16 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Northern Va Posts: 155	My experience is always better selling it private. I had bought a brand new 2013 civic 4Dr for OTD $17000 from the dealership, used it for about year and a half, had 18k miles and I just sold it 1 month ago for $15000 to buy the new camaro. So I feel like I didn't really lose money on it. Dealers around me made me offers for trade ins of around $10,000-11,000.

10-12-2015, 08:52 AM	#19
Jakey2SS Drives: 15' Scat Pack Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 281	My dealer offered me $22,000 trade in for my 2011 2SS/RS (19,500 miles) to which I quickly said no... found a buyer privately for $25,500 and am currently cruising around my bike waiting for my 6th gen

10-12-2015, 08:57 AM	#20
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	Ive got an 03 Cadillac Seville (STS) and Id be happy to get $4k out of it

10-12-2015, 09:12 AM	#21
hms2488485 Drives: '17 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 335	Yeah here in NY, I'll get a tax break by trading in. I've tried to sell mine locally but no one is jumping on it so I'll end up trading it

10-12-2015, 09:53 AM	#22
mjgocamaro_girl Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS mosaic black Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: orlando Posts: 416	The dealer offered me $21,000 for trade in of my 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with under 23,000 miles. I probably can do better selling privately making maybe $1,000 after considering the savings on the sales tax with the trade in and then I think about dealing with the sale and paperwork. In the end I decide to trade in for convenience.

10-12-2015, 12:45 PM	#24
citizennick Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hastings, NE Posts: 318	I'm currently trying to sell my car privately but am thinking I'll probably part it out and trade it in for the tax benefits.

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