trading in car, what does dealers look for?
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trading in car, what does dealers look for?
Hey everyone, I'm might be in the process of trading in my '98 GXE for a SE-R spec V, if my loan gets approved. But anyways, I'm wondering, what does the dealers usually look at when they appraise the car. Do they actually go out and take a spin and check for things? Or do they just check the basics, body damage, paint, interior, etc. Cause I looked up my car at KBB and with the description I gave them, it said a trade in value of about $11,500. I have a minor dent on the door and a few dings and scratches, but the paint is still glossy and the car is also lowered. So in the option at Kelly Blue Book, I said that the car had altered or worn shocks. I have about 43,000 miles. Other than those dings and stuff, the car is perfect, just the usual rattling noise in the car, not too many though. And the interior is mint. And brakes are a little squeeky. Well, just want to get your options. And knownledge about trade-in's. Thanks.
well the dealer will always low ball you , so remember that. But if your car is lowered that not good, they always give you less if your car has stuff on it. They also look at the options you have and how many miles.
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Re: trading in car, what does dealers look for?
Originally posted by danny's_max
Hey everyone, I'm might be in the process of trading in my '98 GXE for a SE-R spec V, if my loan gets approved. But anyways, I'm wondering, what does the dealers usually look at when they appraise the car. Do they actually go out and take a spin and check for things? Or do they just check the basics, body damage, paint, interior, etc. Cause I looked up my car at KBB and with the description I gave them, it said a trade in value of about $11,500. I have a minor dent on the door and a few dings and scratches, but the paint is still glossy and the car is also lowered. So in the option at Kelly Blue Book, I said that the car had altered or worn shocks. I have about 43,000 miles. Other than those dings and stuff, the car is perfect, just the usual rattling noise in the car, not too many though. And the interior is mint. And brakes are a little squeeky. Well, just want to get your options. And knownledge about trade-in's. Thanks.
Hey everyone, I'm might be in the process of trading in my '98 GXE for a SE-R spec V, if my loan gets approved. But anyways, I'm wondering, what does the dealers usually look at when they appraise the car. Do they actually go out and take a spin and check for things? Or do they just check the basics, body damage, paint, interior, etc. Cause I looked up my car at KBB and with the description I gave them, it said a trade in value of about $11,500. I have a minor dent on the door and a few dings and scratches, but the paint is still glossy and the car is also lowered. So in the option at Kelly Blue Book, I said that the car had altered or worn shocks. I have about 43,000 miles. Other than those dings and stuff, the car is perfect, just the usual rattling noise in the car, not too many though. And the interior is mint. And brakes are a little squeeky. Well, just want to get your options. And knownledge about trade-in's. Thanks.
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Re: trading in car, what does dealers look for?
Originally posted by danny's_max
Hey everyone, I'm might be in the process of trading in my '98 GXE for a SE-R spec V, if my loan gets approved. But anyways, I'm wondering, what does the dealers usually look at when they appraise the car. Do they actually go out and take a spin and check for things? Or do they just check the basics, body damage, paint, interior, etc. Cause I looked up my car at KBB and with the description I gave them, it said a trade in value of about $11,500. I have a minor dent on the door and a few dings and scratches, but the paint is still glossy and the car is also lowered. So in the option at Kelly Blue Book, I said that the car had altered or worn shocks. I have about 43,000 miles. Other than those dings and stuff, the car is perfect, just the usual rattling noise in the car, not too many though. And the interior is mint. And brakes are a little squeeky. Well, just want to get your options. And knownledge about trade-in's. Thanks.
Hey everyone, I'm might be in the process of trading in my '98 GXE for a SE-R spec V, if my loan gets approved. But anyways, I'm wondering, what does the dealers usually look at when they appraise the car. Do they actually go out and take a spin and check for things? Or do they just check the basics, body damage, paint, interior, etc. Cause I looked up my car at KBB and with the description I gave them, it said a trade in value of about $11,500. I have a minor dent on the door and a few dings and scratches, but the paint is still glossy and the car is also lowered. So in the option at Kelly Blue Book, I said that the car had altered or worn shocks. I have about 43,000 miles. Other than those dings and stuff, the car is perfect, just the usual rattling noise in the car, not too many though. And the interior is mint. And brakes are a little squeeky. Well, just want to get your options. And knownledge about trade-in's. Thanks.
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/
and a section on trading in your used car ( or selling it ):
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/sellused.htm
I know it doesn't specifically say what they look for, but it may help you in the long run.
Otherwise, there's some useful info on the sight...
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Kashoggio
well the dealer will always low ball you , so remember that. But if your car is lowered that not good, they always give you less if your car has stuff on it. They also look at the options you have and how many miles.
well the dealer will always low ball you , so remember that. But if your car is lowered that not good, they always give you less if your car has stuff on it. They also look at the options you have and how many miles.
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