Trading A4 for MN6
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nassau County New York
Trading A4 for MN6
Ever since the day I bought my '04 coupe i have been regretting the A4.
Long story short:
I surfed around the internet looking for a dealer that had either an '03-04 C5 coupe/MN6. Found one upstate.
They offered 30K trade in for my car ('04 MY coupe/ 1sb - 11kmiles, glass top) for a '04 MY coupe, MN6 3k miles. The only differences between the two cars is the dealers has the cd changer and dual tops. They want 38 for it.
So the math is about a 8k difference between cars. That seems like way to much money to get the same year car. I know mine has 11k on it and this one has 3k but that shouldn't be that much of a diff right?
Long story short:
I surfed around the internet looking for a dealer that had either an '03-04 C5 coupe/MN6. Found one upstate.
They offered 30K trade in for my car ('04 MY coupe/ 1sb - 11kmiles, glass top) for a '04 MY coupe, MN6 3k miles. The only differences between the two cars is the dealers has the cd changer and dual tops. They want 38 for it.
So the math is about a 8k difference between cars. That seems like way to much money to get the same year car. I know mine has 11k on it and this one has 3k but that shouldn't be that much of a diff right?
Racer
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From: Austin, Texas 2005 National Champs in Football and Baseball.
You can do better. Just paid $39.5K for an '03 MN6 AE vert with 2220 miles in your backyard (CT). Coupes usually go $3-4K less and non-AE should be $2-3K less.
I think you should be able to find an '03 low mileage coupe for $32-34K.
The dealer I bought from told me it is really tough to sell vettes this time of year in the Northeast. That should work in your favor.
I think you should be able to find an '03 low mileage coupe for $32-34K.
The dealer I bought from told me it is really tough to sell vettes this time of year in the Northeast. That should work in your favor.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fountain hills AZ
Originally Posted by noran01
Ever since the day I bought my '04 coupe i have been regretting the A4.
Long story short:
I surfed around the internet looking for a dealer that had either an '03-04 C5 coupe/MN6. Found one upstate.
They offered 30K trade in for my car ('04 MY coupe/ 1sb - 11kmiles, glass top) for a '04 MY coupe, MN6 3k miles. The only differences between the two cars is the dealers has the cd changer and dual tops. They want 38 for it.
So the math is about a 8k difference between cars. That seems like way to much money to get the same year car. I know mine has 11k on it and this one has 3k but that shouldn't be that much of a diff right?
Long story short:
I surfed around the internet looking for a dealer that had either an '03-04 C5 coupe/MN6. Found one upstate.
They offered 30K trade in for my car ('04 MY coupe/ 1sb - 11kmiles, glass top) for a '04 MY coupe, MN6 3k miles. The only differences between the two cars is the dealers has the cd changer and dual tops. They want 38 for it.
So the math is about a 8k difference between cars. That seems like way to much money to get the same year car. I know mine has 11k on it and this one has 3k but that shouldn't be that much of a diff right?
You're kidding, right? You do understand that companies that sell things make a profit? The car dealer is going to mark up the car on the lot, discount your car so that they can mark it up and make a profit once it sits on the lot. If you want to make this change - sell your car on auto trader and purchase another. The best way is through private parties because there is no sales commission paid.
Pro
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From: Waipahu Hawaii
You know that there basicly both the same car rihgt??????
mn6 and cd player and top woulda cost maybe 2-3 grand extra brand new..
However used....Theres probaly a 500$ differance between both cars.
I just went to my dealer a month ago thinking about trading in my 04 coupe for a 99 Viper...
They were gonna give me 35,000 for the car....SCREW THAT...30,000 for your car? Heck naaaaa...
Sell it to a private party and get 37-42 grand like you deserve...
mn6 and cd player and top woulda cost maybe 2-3 grand extra brand new..
However used....Theres probaly a 500$ differance between both cars.
I just went to my dealer a month ago thinking about trading in my 04 coupe for a 99 Viper...
They were gonna give me 35,000 for the car....SCREW THAT...30,000 for your car? Heck naaaaa...
Sell it to a private party and get 37-42 grand like you deserve...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nassau County New York
Originally Posted by cenzo
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How many times are you going to post this story?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nassau County New York
Originally Posted by laron
You know that there basicly both the same car rihgt??????
mn6 and cd player and top woulda cost maybe 2-3 grand extra brand new..
However used....Theres probaly a 500$ differance between both cars.
I just went to my dealer a month ago thinking about trading in my 04 coupe for a 99 Viper...
They were gonna give me 35,000 for the car....SCREW THAT...30,000 for your car? Heck naaaaa...
Sell it to a private party and get 37-42 grand like you deserve...
mn6 and cd player and top woulda cost maybe 2-3 grand extra brand new..
However used....Theres probaly a 500$ differance between both cars.
I just went to my dealer a month ago thinking about trading in my 04 coupe for a 99 Viper...
They were gonna give me 35,000 for the car....SCREW THAT...30,000 for your car? Heck naaaaa...
Sell it to a private party and get 37-42 grand like you deserve...
I would do the whole private party thing but its hard to find a buyer for a used car thats worth 35k.
Le Mans Master
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From: Palm Bay FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
What would you pay to drive a MN6? Offer them the difference and see what happens.
The glass top and CD changer would run $1000-$1500 used. You do the math.
The glass top and CD changer would run $1000-$1500 used. You do the math.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by JeepTJ
What would you pay to drive a MN6? Offer them the difference and see what happens.
The glass top and CD changer would run $1000-$1500 used. You do the math.
The glass top and CD changer would run $1000-$1500 used. You do the math.
That's a good way to look at it... figure a hard, real cost for the hardware (maybe compare apples to apples on KBB) and then add in what you're willing to pay for the "desire" factor. Either the dealer will bite or he won't. Good luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Your car is worth more then $30K. If you are patient and diligent you should be able to sell your A4 and buy an '04 MN6 (same options) for the same price. Don't give up $8K just to drive a manual.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by v.vet's C5
Your car is worth more then $30K. If you are patient and diligent you should be able to sell your A4 and buy an '04 MN6 (same options) for the same price. Don't give up $8K just to drive a manual.
Good luck!
Race Director
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by rcs128
That's a good way to look at it... figure a hard, real cost for the hardware (maybe compare apples to apples on KBB) and then add in what you're willing to pay for the "desire" factor. Either the dealer will bite or he won't. Good luck!
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
My thoughts:
$800 for mileage difference @ $.10/mile.
$450 for the extra body-color top.
$600 for the CD changer (generous).
Factor in a few hundred for your desire to own the 6-speed. $2,500 difference - tops.
$800 for mileage difference @ $.10/mile.
$450 for the extra body-color top.
$600 for the CD changer (generous).
Factor in a few hundred for your desire to own the 6-speed. $2,500 difference - tops.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nassau County New York
Originally Posted by scottydog
Is Craigslist hot in NY? The whole world is buying used cars advertised on craigslist.com (for free) out here in Cailfornia.
I'll give it a shot. I am in no rush as I don't have drive the car that much anymore so I'll just try and be patient.
