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02ztsian,Oct 17 2008, 07:19 AM Wrote:I hear rumours around these parts that dealers won't even accept certain vehicles on trade as they can't sell them.
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Yes, this is VERY true. Malia and I took 6+ months to find a dealership even willing to take my last car on a trade. Campbell Ford was the ONLY acutal automotive dealership that was interested in a 2005 Mustang GT Premium to trade on an Escape. I couldn't understand it, the car was black on black leathers, dealer installed tint, 5spd, optional wheels, optional interior, and a partial aftermarket Infinity stereo installed. It was late spring, and I had the car detailed a LOT, and it was the prime time of year for that kind of car to be on the road, and everyone said that Mustangs weren't moving (funny how the ones "Not Moving" were 2001-2004's).

I ended up losing my shirt on my trade and sold it to them at least $3K under it's actual value, but we were so fed up with looking for a vehicle and wanted to get it done and overwith.

Just be careful, and make sure that you owe less than what your vehicle is worth (which almost nobody can say).

L8tz