Car Trade-In issue

metaphor
By metaphor

I was planning to dispose my Toyota Land Cruiser 2004 GX automatic gear due to a possible change with the latest model.
What is the best way to do it, selling it thru a direct buyer or have it Trade-IN in toyota itslef....

By metaphor• 28 Feb 2011 14:03
metaphor

i don't have accurate demand yet, but for sure a little bit higher than the market value....

By RefinedSoul• 28 Feb 2011 13:31
RefinedSoul

btw, what much is ur demand for lc 2004 model?? would you like to share with us here..

By Smoked.Salmon• 28 Feb 2011 13:30
Smoked.Salmon

As others are saying, a Trade-in is less hassle for you, but you'll get much less money for the vehicle. Selling it to a private buyer will get your more money but it will be much more of a hassle and potentially take a long time.

By just1s• 28 Feb 2011 13:17
Rating: 5/5
just1s

Yes. Trade in is less problem/head ache BUT less cost.

Sell it to direct buyers will earn you little sum of money compare to trade-in but you have to deal with different types of people.

By metaphor• 28 Feb 2011 13:13
metaphor

I'll try to get an appraisal in Toyota trade-in section. If their offer will not suits my expectation, then probably this goes for an auction to direct buyers…

Anyone knows how much the market value for this model?

By leoj_fockers• 28 Feb 2011 12:40
Rating: 5/5
leoj_fockers

trade-in is less of a problem..

By metaphor• 28 Feb 2011 12:36
metaphor

Thanks for the advice...

My previous posting yesterday were block. QL wants it to be posted in classified. QL just don't understand that im not selling it yet. It's only a plan, hoping to made up my mind:)

By oirog• 28 Feb 2011 12:36
Rating: 5/5
oirog

Sell it outside, there is no way that toyota dealership will pay you fair. Definitely much lower than market price so they can have profit for re-selling.

By King Edshel• 28 Feb 2011 12:20
Rating: 5/5
King Edshel

to buy another land cruiser or Toyota, then trade-in with Toyota and use that money as your down payment. Trade-in works if you are getting another Toyota car from Toyota, otherwise it won't work and you have to directly sell it. Did you try advertising that on QL?

By baldrick2dogs• 28 Feb 2011 12:14
Rating: 4/5
baldrick2dogs

Try both and see who gives you the best price!

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