Hey Rocket, from my personal experience it has always been more worthwhile selling privately than trading in. I have gotten at least $4k to $8k more selling privately with the purchaser receiving similar savings. Yes there are disadvantages (eg less convenience) but worthwhile if patient. Rocket your price is great, should advertise on carsales "R36 owned by the famous Rocket....". Hope u keep in touch with us when u go Europe. Site may get a tad boring if u don't lol. BTW the C63 is an awesome car but I bet that u will appreciate how good the R36 was when u get one! (eg hate the C class dash and GPS).