in today's market you'll do better selling it yourself than trading in and letting the dealer make the money.
2019 GS 2LT Package
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2019 GS 2LT Package
2019 Grand Sport Coupe 2LT 1530 miles on odometer. (this car is for sale)
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by tonyclark1; Jan 7, 2022 at 07:54 PM.
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That's a bad deal in my opinion. I think their ask on the GS is about $4k high, and their trade offer for yours is a bit low. When buying a car with a trade in, remember there are two deals that you're making at the same time. I think that it's at least $5k off from being a deal that I would make if I were you. The difference is $35k after taxes and fees and I'd be trying to get that under $30k.
Last edited by vbb; Jan 7, 2022 at 08:34 PM.
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There are no deals on GS in my area and the ones I have looked at have been over priced. I know that when dealing with dealerships they are not your friend and they are out to get the most money they can. This was the first quote I had on this GS and I was thinking if I could get them to go 3000.00 lower it would be close and maybe I would do the deal. I have also had my car up for sale on car gurus for some time now but haven't had any luck. Don't know why but it's not selling. I do have it priced right and I'm not asking too much. I will try carvanna and zoom like you suggested. Thanks.
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I have a 2019 GS 2LT with 2650 miles and the Vroom price last week was $68K just to give the op a idea. The Carvana price was $59.5K . Don't know why the big discrepancy.
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2019 Grand Sport Coupe 2LT 1530 miles on odometer. (this car is for sale)
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
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I just looked up some 19' GS's and that price is better than most right now and also has much lower miles. You are basically getting a new car.. It's the trade-in value they are getting you on. I'd negotiate more for the trade. If they oblige and everything checks out and it's the one you really want, I say go for it.
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It looks like Georgia does what TX does which is tax you on the difference of the trade/purchase. If you sell it yourself in TX, you need to get 6.25% more than the dealer offers to break even if you add in the dealer's tax advantage. So in your case it would be about 2600 in TX. I don't know the GA rates.
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Go online and shop both cars and see what their asking price is. That's what I'd do. Last time I checked the 2019 GS 2LT's (with less than 7000 miles) were going for low $70's not sure about today. That's a very low mile GS and it's a 2019. The 2017, 2018 years with more miles obviously will be less.
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2019 Grand Sport Coupe 2LT 1530 miles on odometer. (this car is for sale)
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
2015 Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT 34300 on odometer (this car belongs to me)
GS selling price 74,605.00
Discount 1,500.00
Adjusted price 73,105.00
Trade allowance 41,000.00
Trade Difference 32,105.00
Taxable Fees (Estimated) 698.00
GATAVT 2,165.00
Non Tax Fees 23.00
Balance 34,991.00
Good Deal or Bad Deal ??? What do y'all think ????
Thanks in advance.
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The problem with going with an online dealer is you're going to get a trade-in price. In the end it may not end up being any better of a deal than the dealer who's selling the GS. In fact, with the loss of trade in tax credit, it could be worse. You'd have to get a pretty good private party price, and then maybe the dealer will change the deal since they're not getting your trade-in. If it were me, and I loved that car, I would do it.
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I just looked up some 19' GS's and that price is better than most right now and also has much lower miles. You are basically getting a new car.. It's the trade-in value they are getting you on. I'd negotiate more for the trade. If they oblige and everything checks out and it's the one you really want, I say go for it.
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The GS price seems on par considering the mileage but your trade in is low. If a Grand Sport is something you are interested in I'd sell your Stingray privately then look for a GS, this is probably worth about 5k more in your pocket.
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Totally agree, never buy a car with a trade in.....
Buy your car, and then sell your car separately. Even If it means sell to them, the prices of cars being bought from dealers to have something on the lot - they are paying more then normal trade in value.
Never ever put the 2 together !!!
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Never been a fan of selling cars myself as it was always a PITA and never made much of a difference when factoring in the tax savings with a trade (not every state). Certainly shouldn't be an issue now as Carmax is giving more money on trades now than I've ever seen. I would get their value to see if you have a good deal. Either way you better move fast as Vettes aren't lasting long.