Trade Value
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Instructor
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From: Chowchilla California
Trade Value
I stopped by my dealer to explore the possability of trading my 05 C6 for an 06 C6. I bought the car in August, 2005 and as of today they tell me it's trade value is $40,000 even.
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago Illinois
You didn't mention how many miles you have?
Did you pursue this by 'just getting an idea' or were you really ready to pull the trigger? They probably had more room if it was the latter.
Did you pursue this by 'just getting an idea' or were you really ready to pull the trigger? They probably had more room if it was the latter.
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From: Hamburger Hill...MAY 69
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by mswaim
I stopped by my dealer to explore the possability of trading my 05 C6 for an 06 C6. I bought the car in August, 2005 and as of today they tell me it's trade value is $40,000 even.
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by mswaim
I stopped by my dealer to explore the possability of trading my 05 C6 for an 06 C6. I bought the car in August, 2005 and as of today they tell me it's trade value is $40,000 even.
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Just FYI - Mine is pretty well equipped; Polished wheels, Magnetic ride, Navigation, 3.15 rear axle, both tops and premium paint (VY).
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
selling.
That's essentially a meaningless number since you asked the wrong question. The right question: How much will you pay me for my car? You should always keep the selling of your car and the buying of a new car as separate transactions. The Dealer on the other hand loves to combine the two transactions.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Your almost always better off to sell it yourself. If they give you a fair trade in then they mark up the new one to make up the difference. The only way to know the price your getting for your C6 is to sell it your self and then negotiate the price of the new one.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
deals...
Your almost always better off to sell it yourself. If they give you a fair trade in then they mark up the new one to make up the difference. The only way to know the price your getting for your C6 is to sell it your self and then negotiate the price of the new one
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From: Chicago Illinois
Originally Posted by VET4LES
Your almost always better off to sell it yourself. If they give you a fair trade in then they mark up the new one to make up the difference. The only way to know the price your getting for your C6 is to sell it your self and then negotiate the price of the new one.
I think the few bucks you lose at the dealer (yes, they do stick it to you) is worth not having to babysit and waste all your time screening a bunch of people you never met.
Instructor
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From: SW Florida
I always found Kelly Blue book real close to the price you'll get. I did a quick check and it looks like $43k private party and $39k trade in value for a 2005 with all options using "good" condition.
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From: Manhatten Beach, California
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '11,'18,'20,'21,'24,'25, '26
Originally Posted by Short-Throw
Private sales usually do bring more $$$, but remember you lose the tax credit difference not trading at the dealer.
I think the few bucks you lose at the dealer (yes, they do stick it to you) is worth not having to babysit and waste all your time screening a bunch of people you never met.
I think the few bucks you lose at the dealer (yes, they do stick it to you) is worth not having to babysit and waste all your time screening a bunch of people you never met.
Melting Slicks
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From: Belleville Illinois
Originally Posted by Short-Throw
Private sales usually do bring more $$$, but remember you lose the tax credit difference not trading at the dealer.
I think the few bucks you lose at the dealer (yes, they do stick it to you) is worth not having to babysit and waste all your time screening a bunch of people you never met.
I think the few bucks you lose at the dealer (yes, they do stick it to you) is worth not having to babysit and waste all your time screening a bunch of people you never met.
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Boy dealers sure make allot on used. Just checked where traded
my 2 vehicles in they are asking 8K each more on the two cars
traded in on the vette. So what they made on the new vette
and 16K on the sale of the used cars, they arent doing bad at all
my 2 vehicles in they are asking 8K each more on the two cars
traded in on the vette. So what they made on the new vette
and 16K on the sale of the used cars, they arent doing bad at all
Le Mans Master
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by sly1
That's essentially a meaningless number since you asked the wrong question. The right question: How much will you pay me for my car? You should always keep the selling of your car and the buying of a new car as separate transactions. The Dealer on the other hand loves to combine the two transactions.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
heres my 2700 mile 05...KBB
Condition Value
Excellent
$40,525
(Selected)
Good
$38,430
Fair
$34,670
Next steps
Sell Your Coupe
Get Pricing on New Vehicles
Vehicle Details Change Equipment
Engine: V8 6.0 Liter
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Mileage: 2,720
Selected Standard E
Excellent
$40,525
(Selected)
Good
$38,430
Fair
$34,670
Next steps
Sell Your Coupe
Get Pricing on New Vehicles
Vehicle Details Change Equipment
Engine: V8 6.0 Liter
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Mileage: 2,720
Selected Standard E
Le Mans Master
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From: Parkland Florida
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by texvette2
Boy dealers sure make allot on used. Just checked where traded
my 2 vehicles in they are asking 8K each more on the two cars
traded in on the vette. So what they made on the new vette
and 16K on the sale of the used cars, they arent doing bad at all
my 2 vehicles in they are asking 8K each more on the two cars
traded in on the vette. So what they made on the new vette
and 16K on the sale of the used cars, they arent doing bad at all
Used car buying is way different then new. If they're asking 8K more then U traded them for, be confident that a smart buyer will be able to negotiate that # waaaay down....depending on the car of course. There's tons more negotiating room in used then new.
Race Director
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From: 96598
16K is allot of negoliating room. I have always gotten a call in the past
from buyers asking about the car. Hope they call before make a final
deal and tell what they gave for the car and maybe help them get it down further. Have told a couple of clubs and vette people know
from buyers asking about the car. Hope they call before make a final
deal and tell what they gave for the car and maybe help them get it down further. Have told a couple of clubs and vette people know