Who calls the shots when doing a trade in?

Rewted · 05-15-2007, 09:14 AM

I was thinking of trading in my 2003 325Ci (34,500 km) towards a 2008 335i. Two dealers offered me $24,500 (CND), but want the car within 6 weeks (Mid June). My concern is that 2008 production doesn't even start till September and don't want to be without a car till delivery in Oct/Nov.

I understand the dealership wants to maximize their return and sell the trade in ASAP, but who calls the shots when it comes to handing the car over?

At most I'll put 1500 km on over the summer. maybe I'm better off with a private sale?

CPTHALL · 05-15-2007, 11:34 AM

You will get a better return if the market demands it. I traded my 2002 325ci in for a 2006 330i. It had 50,000 miles and I got $19.5K US. DOnt tell them that you are trading in a vehicle until the last minute. This might net you an extra $500-1000.

hotrod2448 · 05-15-2007, 11:39 AM

You call the shots unless it's a lease.

If you really want an '08 just tell them you want an '08 and aren't trading the car until they have the one you want sitting at the dealership ready for pickup.

If you aren't totally hung up on having an '08 just tell them you'll trade as soon as they have your new car.

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Rewted Captain 331 Rep 910 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Who calls the shots when doing a trade in? I was thinking of trading in my 2003 325Ci (34,500 km) towards a 2008 335i. Two dealers offered me $24,500 (CND), but want the car within 6 weeks (Mid June). My concern is that 2008 production doesn't even start till September and don't want to be without a car till delivery in Oct/Nov. I understand the dealership wants to maximize their return and sell the trade in ASAP, but who calls the shots when it comes to handing the car over? At most I'll put 1500 km on over the summer. maybe I'm better off with a private sale?
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CPTHALL Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 224 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	You will get a better return if the market demands it. I traded my 2002 325ci in for a 2006 330i. It had 50,000 miles and I got $19.5K US. DOnt tell them that you are trading in a vehicle until the last minute. This might net you an extra $500-1000. __________________ 2013 535XI M-sport 2012 Cherokee Overland 2010 BMW S1000rr
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hotrod2448 grand poobah 257 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	You call the shots unless it's a lease. If you really want an '08 just tell them you want an '08 and aren't trading the car until they have the one you want sitting at the dealership ready for pickup. If you aren't totally hung up on having an '08 just tell them you'll trade as soon as they have your new car.
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