negotiating tips when trading car

[aoki]

Hi All,
I currently have a 2009 TSI auto Jetta and am looking at trading for a Tig this year, the car has only done approx 25,000k and in top condition.

I'm not in a rush so have plenty of time to shop around for prices and would like some tips on how to get the best price when trading in a car.

Initially i would like to just email most of the local dealers with the options i'm after and see what pricing i get back however since i am trading in a car would this option still be a better way to negotiate?

thanks!

[anthony]

Sell privately,Jettas are ALWAYS desirable,with good resale value.

Detail it,and put it on carsales.

Good luck .

[ralp2dam]

I agree with Anthony's comment.

[Vince_S]

Detail it,and put it on carsales

I agree with Anthony's comment

+1...

Especially if you are in no hurry - you can negotiate on the Tig to your hearts' content

Plus you'll get way more on the Jetta than a dealer will offer you

[anthony]

Dealer will make a profit on your Jetta,so rather make that profit for yourself.

I have sold many cars EASILY,there is always demand for good,2nd hand cars.

Its not as bad as you think,have some fun at the same time...

[gareth_oau]

remember that the dealer will have to add GST when he resells yours.

so lets say he buys yours for $20k. he must sell for $22k just to cover his cost plus GST, then he needs to add in inspections, warranty, commisions and profit, so you can assume he will be selling for at least $26k or $6k more than he paid you.

As others have said, sell yours on carsales, but you know you have this $6k margin (or whetever is specific to your car).

I sold my GT-P 2 weeks ago on carsales.

I knew it would sell for about $40k if I had the time, but I needed it gone in 2 weeks.

I advertised it for $35, stating that it would sell for $40, but I needed it gone URGENTLY. I also stated "don't let it go to the stealer".

It sold in less than 24 hours, to the first viewer for $34k.

So, to pick a price, establish your trade value, then establish the current asking price of others that are comparable to yours, then dont get greedy and pitch it somewhere in between (remebering that you dont offer a warranty)

[gecko2k]

Dealers will most time give you a price quote on your car without even seeing it, because they know, how much money they can invest into a new car to still make profit from it!

Give it a good detail or pay a detailer and put it on carsales, this will save you $$$

[markwid]

I currently have a 2009 TSI auto Jetta and am looking at trading for a Tig this year, the car has only done approx 25,000k and in top condition.

Looks like it is in good nick and reasonable Kms on it -> sell privately on carsales. It is not that much hassles and you get more of your $ back. Why let the dealer double dip on you.