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How to successfully negotiate a trade in with an out of state dealership
Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:15 pm
Is there anyway that it is possible to negotiate trade in value with an out of state dealership and hold them to their word.
Driving 10 hours to get a vehicle only to have a dealer reneg on their value by 5-8k would not work.
Driving 10 hours to get a vehicle only to have a dealer reneg on their value by 5-8k would not work.
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Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:18 pm to geauxcats10
I didn't drive that far but I negotiated my last trade in via email. I just took about 10 pictures of my vehicle and they told me that their offer was good unless they discovered something major that I wasn't disclosing.
Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:26 pm to geauxcats10
Where are you buying?
Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:34 pm to geauxcats10
I'd want a agreed invoice where the deal was done pending signature in person before I'd drive that far. As long as you're truthful about the condition of the trade in.
A guy I know says the dealership where he works went from avg weekly sale of vehicles of 15-25 said they've only selling one or two a week. I'd imagine they'd want to deal right now.
Good luck!
A guy I know says the dealership where he works went from avg weekly sale of vehicles of 15-25 said they've only selling one or two a week. I'd imagine they'd want to deal right now.
Good luck!
Posted on 5/1/20 at 5:37 pm to geauxcats10
Sorry you are upside down because of poor choices
Posted on 5/1/20 at 6:10 pm to bamabkj
I own my trade in outright, looking to get a telluride and there is limited supply here
Posted on 5/1/20 at 6:26 pm to geauxcats10
I did this a month ago. I took about 10 pics and was very honest about the condition of the vehicle (inside was immaculate, but exterior had several dings and scratches, which I took pictures of) I also told them I didn't want any surprises on their offer price of trade b/c I would walk away no matter how far I came. They had the new car ready to go as soon as I got there. I just signed the paperwork and they gave me exactly what they said they would.
This post was edited on 5/1/20 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 5/1/20 at 6:27 pm to geauxcats10
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Posted on 5/1/20 at 7:47 pm to bamabkj
quote:But yet I know a young salesman that works at a local Ford dealer. He sold 22 cars in April.
A guy I know says the dealership where he works went from avg weekly sale of vehicles of 15-25 said they've only selling one or two a week. I'd imagine they'd want to deal right now. Good luck!
Posted on 5/1/20 at 8:06 pm to geauxcats10
Don't drive to their dealership 10hrs away..they have no skin in game if you do that.
When I did mine we met halfway. They sent a hotshot guy with paperwork filled out.
There will always be a degree of trust required, but if your arse drives 10hours to pick it up you are already telling them to screw you
When I did mine we met halfway. They sent a hotshot guy with paperwork filled out.
There will always be a degree of trust required, but if your arse drives 10hours to pick it up you are already telling them to screw you
Posted on 5/1/20 at 8:07 pm to achenator
Because ford is doing 84 months at 0%
Posted on 5/1/20 at 8:09 pm to fallguy_1978
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I negotiated my last trade in via email. I just took about 10 pictures of my vehicle and they told me that their offer was good unless they discovered something major that I wasn't disclosing.
I did the same but ended up flying in and driving back. You'll get more for your car selling it.
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:02 pm to eScott
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You'll get more for your car selling it.
Only if the cash value exceeds the trade in offer by more than the tax savings you get by subtracting trade in value from new vehicle price and only paying tax on the difference.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 12:13 pm to geauxcats10
The key is your honesty in describing your vehicle. If the windshield is cracked, tell them. If you have a whiskey dent, send them a picture. If you’ve had paint bodywork done, disclose the extent. If you know of maintenance issues you would address in the next six months, if you kept it, disclose that.
If you do that, you should be fine.
Also, talk to the used car manager, not just the salesperson or internet person. Ask them if there is any equipment (sports pkg, sunroof, two working keys, etc.) or issues that would affect his appraisal.
Good luck.
If you do that, you should be fine.
Also, talk to the used car manager, not just the salesperson or internet person. Ask them if there is any equipment (sports pkg, sunroof, two working keys, etc.) or issues that would affect his appraisal.
Good luck.
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