I'm just curious, do people trade there cars in with there mods intact or take them out prior to trading them in, lowering springs or bars or any suspension mods, I have a 2010 with mods and was considering a new 2014vwith all the incentives and rebates right now before the new model comes out . Or do people go not thru the trouble of bringing it back to stock

 

Why give them free parts?
Put the stock stuff back on.

 

Seriously? Lol sorry just had to get that out.

No if it was mine i would return this back to stock as much as possible. Its worth the effort because theyre not going to give you more because you have this done, or that done. They might even charge you more to return it to stock because mods do not appeal to the masses. Plus theyre your mods so why not get them back? Thats why i keep all stock parts in the garage, but then again i own mine and plan to keep it for life.

 

I agree....return it to stock. You will not get more money for it. Just sell them and get some of your money back.

 

You can most likely use most of your aftermarket stuff on your 2014 maxima as they're the same bodystyle. Thr labor on your springs might make it more practical to leave them on the car unless you can DIY the job or can get a hookup.

 

Ya I figured this, thought maybe the dealer would find these appealing for the next buyer and offer a few more bucks....I know the answers to my own questions, just curious what others have done in the past

 

My rule of thumb is this, if I can easily put it back to stock I remove it if not it goes with the car. Point in case, my 03 Maxima, I added a double din radio/DVD player, Cosmo CAI, Stillen FSB and 10mm wheel spacers.

The radio and CAI were left on because it would have cost money to return to stock form. I put the stock air box in the trunk though. I sold the FSB and wheel spacers to members here.

 

Yes this exactly, the reason I brought this up is I keep getting trade offers in the mail for a new 2014 maxima. I'm not looking to trade but if the deal was right I would. The suspension mods I've done, the shop that did them isn't exactly down the street. If the deal was right maybe the dealership would swap my parts for me as part of the deal...wishful thinking

 

That IS wishful thinking. No way they would touch those parts from liability and you probably don't want them doing it either!!!

 

So I have a deal in place to lease a 2014 with tech and sport package. White of course, however there trying to low ball me on the trade in because it's lowered etc. I'm tempted to try and swap the springs myself, but not having all the proper tools is stopping me and the shop I had them installed at is very far from me...so if someone was willing to help with the swapping of the springs I'll give them the springs as payment. Or I'm just going to trade it in as is. Probably not a very enticing proposition to someone, but just throwing it out there for someone with the tools and knowledge that could use these springs, only about 4k miles on them. I'm located in Boston, ma

 

I would sell the car personally, you can get maybe $1k to $2k for it versus trading it in.

 

Cars not paid off otherwise I would

 

I would sell the car paid off or not, especially if the dealership is low balling on the trade in. A couple thousand extra for about a weeks work makes more sense than giving it away. Seems to me with the information provided the dealership has you exactly where they want you instead of the other way around.

 

Yeah, Tommy. Put that b*tch on Craigslist, Offer Up, Auto Trader and in the classifieds section here and you'll be fine.

Granted, you'll most likely deal with a tire kicker or two and some haggling along the way, but I have to agree with everyone else saying to sell it privately. Goes without saying but just make sure to keep up with the payments until it's sold and you're able to pay off the remainder of the note with the issuing bank!! Good luck bud.

 

I would totally do this, however I'm not familiar with how it would work exactly. How do you go about selling it to someone when I don't have the title? Call the bank and transfer loan? And so people understand what the dealership offered, I owe 12k, book value give or take is just under 17k clean trade in, 20k retail. The dealership offered me 10k, I flipped out this would be my 3rd car I would be buying from this dealer and they offer me such a low ball...at least pay this thing off!!!

I do realize kelly blue book is not 100% accurate but it can't be that far off

 

KBB isn't that far off. The dealership is trying to gouge that 8K equity away from you by offering 10K where you could sell it for 18-20K. Trade in convieniance is nice but this is highway robbery in the first degree.

 

OK 18-20K might be a little high but anything over what you owe is money in your pocket and not the dealership. If you accept the 10K offer the difference in what you owe is just going to get rolled into your new contract which translates into higher lease payments for you.

Don't be in a hurry to sign away all that money.

 

I totally agree, now let me explain the situation....there is 100% nothing wrong with my current car(knock on wood), I got an email from the dealer about the rebates and low payments, etc etc...am I crazy for even considering the new car, ive put a decent amount of money into my car, give up the extended warranty on the cvt, which has been proven reliable. Newer car always a thumbs up, or is it? Someone just tell me to keep my car and stop second guessing myself all the time? If you go thru one of my threads you'll see I'm very indecisive and can never make up my mind. Second thought, a new car is nice....you see what I'm talking about, lol.

 

No you are not crazy about wanting a new car. I for one never buy a new car. I look for a 1-2 year olds with low miles, far better value by not taking the depreciation hit.

In your case I believe you listed more and better reasons to keep what you have, than to get a new one. Just remember one thing, anything that a dealership offers to you will always be to their advantage. They make it sound good initially but you have to read between the lines so to speak. When they say low payments, might be true, but they will make more money that way. When you negotiate monthly payments they know they have you. Always negotiate price whether it is trade in value or purchase price.

Good Luck

 

Your completely right, thanks for the advice Richard...it's good to hear another car persons perspective, unlike my gf "what are you doing now to the car?" Or " what are you going to look at a new car for?"....that sound goes thru ya sometimes, wish there was a mute button

 

Paying great attention to details over the last few decades is my button, if you know what I mean.

Good luck

 

Sell it to carmax. Carmax will cut u a check that is usually way higher than what a dealer will give you on trade. Then take the check to the dealer

 

TRue! Carmax does pay well for cars. You can always take the check to your dealer. I would keep the car though.

 

100% correct!!!!!!!!! Never buy a new car...Let someone else take the depreciation hit and you pick it up with 20k on the clock 2-3 years later. Even if you drive it for 2 years and get rid of it you'd come out ahead rather than lease.

 

YA but then u have to sit in other peoples farts ��

 

Lmao