is250 --> is350
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Nice... but I would try to sell it privately to get the most cash. Then put that cash down for a IS350.
Dealers will low ball you on the trade-in. Like what Fizzboy7 said, this is where they make money. They appraise your car for $2000 less than market value and then sell it a little higher than the market value to the next guy. They claim that the need to knock off the value on your car in order to prep and inspect.
My friend traded in her car for $2000 when she can easily have sold it for at least 4-5K. I sold mine privately and got $7000 ... the dealer wanted 5 grand for trade-in.
Dealers will low ball you on the trade-in. Like what Fizzboy7 said, this is where they make money. They appraise your car for $2000 less than market value and then sell it a little higher than the market value to the next guy. They claim that the need to knock off the value on your car in order to prep and inspect.
My friend traded in her car for $2000 when she can easily have sold it for at least 4-5K. I sold mine privately and got $7000 ... the dealer wanted 5 grand for trade-in.
Hope that makes sense haha
You should just inquire the price of the 350 and never mention about the trade in. Once you and dealership agree on the final price then mention the trade in...that way they can't make any adjustments on the 350. If they do, just walk away.
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Wow 13k for your car I think that is low...I mean look for a better deal if you want a ride in my 350 to help you decide let me know jejeje...good luck with everything....BTW never met up @ the hellaflush remix
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