Originally Posted by jcat_GS3

magnetic ride control or no? that's a big option in those cars.

without the MRC, i have an average trade in of 34,600. With MRC, i have an average trade in of 35,500.

now, its easy to say the market for these cars has gone down with high gas prices, but I actually think the opposite. these cars are obviously not bought for fuel efficiency, and are only used on weekends predominantly. The vette is one of the more popular weekend cars and there will always be a buyer, especially in your color because it's so rare. You've taken very good care of it by the sound of things, but honestly for a vette, the mileage is a bit high for an 06.

my opinion, if you were going to trade it, the dealer is going to offer you a foolish number based on the small market segment for the vette, probably around 25-27k. This is so they can turn around and put it back on the lot for 38k and work their way back down and make their money. That being said, i would never take less than 30k for a trade in with this car. Selling it outright, I'd say hold off like you're planning, try to keep the mileage down, and in a few years when you're ready, dump it for 30-35k based on rarity and condition..

Originally Posted by jcat_GS3

nav? heated seats? sport package? these will help me be a bit more accurate.

ok, its still a bit too soon for the 08's to have good information about them, but i can infer it based on an 07.

if it does have all those options, i'm getting a clean trade in of 32,075 (1k more than an 07).

that's a pretty decent number, considering depreciation these days.

a dealer would again offer you a ridiculous number, probably in the neighborhood of 25k. I wouldn't trade it for any less than 29k.

selling it outright, i wouldn't take less than 33k. The car gets excellent mileage, obviously holds its value, and lexus is one of the brands to buy right now for their excellent reliability.

cheers