Question About Trade In
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Tuned
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Question About Trade In
Guys, I'm looking to trade in one of my current trucks for a 6.7. My truck will have to be ordered. I have dealers telling me 4 weeks and others telling me 12 weeks.
What do you guys do about your trade in value? The dealer may tell me that my trade is worth $20K now, but then when the truck actually comes in they may tell me it's worth $18K. How do you guys work this deal out?
I only have a few vehicle purchases under my belt so I'm no expert on these things.
Thanks...
What do you guys do about your trade in value? The dealer may tell me that my trade is worth $20K now, but then when the truck actually comes in they may tell me it's worth $18K. How do you guys work this deal out?
I only have a few vehicle purchases under my belt so I'm no expert on these things.
Thanks...
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From: North of Salt Lake City
It's all about getting the quote in writing. A good dealer will pre-print a buyers order with all fees and trade-in value clearly stated before you commit to the deal. If your dealer is unwilling to do that, find another one.
You might also consider a private party sale. Here in the Salt Lake City area, we have a free local online classified service much like Craigs List. You can sell anything fast at maximum value. That's a little tougher because you may be without a vehicle if you sell yours too early. Regardless, you can almost always get a couple of thousand dollars more when you sell on your own vs. a dealer trade-in.
You might also consider a private party sale. Here in the Salt Lake City area, we have a free local online classified service much like Craigs List. You can sell anything fast at maximum value. That's a little tougher because you may be without a vehicle if you sell yours too early. Regardless, you can almost always get a couple of thousand dollars more when you sell on your own vs. a dealer trade-in.
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Around here, most dealers only have 5-6 2011's on the lot. Are they selling them or are they being limited on stock?
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I'm looking for a Sterling Gray, F350, XLT, SRW, Crew, Long Bed.
I'm in Indiana. If anyone has seen one close let me know please!
I wish I had access to that dealer connection site that they use at the dealership.
I'm in Indiana. If anyone has seen one close let me know please!
I wish I had access to that dealer connection site that they use at the dealership.
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As far as order times, I was told 6-8 weeks and right now it is looking like 7-7.5 weeks right now. Went to a local dealer the other day and just told him I had one on order and needed a 'fix' of seeing one. He told me between the shut down and increased orders they are up over 12 weeks right now.
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