Trade in Value
09-25-15, 12:24 PM
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Trade in Value
I leased a 2014 IS350 Fsport - Nav, Blind Spot, Premium Sound ( non-ML). I went to the dealer to get trade in numbers on an RC-F. I love my IS but need more power. So, I have 28734 on the clock and the dealer told me the car is worth 31K. I think that a bit low.
Mind you, I have the car modded:
Lowered, spacers, full cat back, intake, etc. The dealer saw the car low and starting *****in a bit. I told them that they would get a stock car back should I decide the numbers work Bolt ons dont void any warranty, etc
The long and short here is the following. My need for speed is not being satisfied with the IS. I need more power!! BUT ( see big but) I love every other aspect of the car. I've invested in a killer sound system which I can remove and other goodies I can sell. I'm trying to see what my car is really worth or if the dealer is dinging me for the mods ( which I think they are ).
For trade, I would get another Lexus RC-F or an F80 M3 4-door or Maybe an AMG C-class 4 door. I'd prefer to get more for the trade via Lexus and keep things with Lexus Financial, but $$ talks and if the trade numbers are low Im taking my business elsewhere.
Mind you, I have the car modded:
Lowered, spacers, full cat back, intake, etc. The dealer saw the car low and starting *****in a bit. I told them that they would get a stock car back should I decide the numbers work Bolt ons dont void any warranty, etc
The long and short here is the following. My need for speed is not being satisfied with the IS. I need more power!! BUT ( see big but) I love every other aspect of the car. I've invested in a killer sound system which I can remove and other goodies I can sell. I'm trying to see what my car is really worth or if the dealer is dinging me for the mods ( which I think they are ).
For trade, I would get another Lexus RC-F or an F80 M3 4-door or Maybe an AMG C-class 4 door. I'd prefer to get more for the trade via Lexus and keep things with Lexus Financial, but $$ talks and if the trade numbers are low Im taking my business elsewhere.
09-25-15, 01:24 PM
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If you have a carmax nearby, get it appraised - their appraisal will be close to what auction value is - that's about what you can reasonably expect for trade value.
09-25-15, 06:12 PM
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I really don't want to remove parts unless I'm trading the car in. A) time B) money C) a waste of both
I think I'm going to go to another dealership. Lexus of Silver Spring is my next stop
I think I'm going to go to another dealership. Lexus of Silver Spring is my next stop
09-25-15, 07:33 PM
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my is350 f sport fully loaded with 6k miles is worth 37k so I think around 33-34k would be fair. IMO
I would wait until your lease is over then get a m3/m4 but that's because I'm personally not a fan of the RCF I feel like its going to feel exactly like an is350 with just an extra punch... unless that is what your looking for.
I just can't justify 70k for the RCF
I would wait until your lease is over then get a m3/m4 but that's because I'm personally not a fan of the RCF I feel like its going to feel exactly like an is350 with just an extra punch... unless that is what your looking for.
I just can't justify 70k for the RCF
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