Trading in a damaged Z
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Trading in a damaged Z
I have an 03 350z with 83000 miles on it. ive had it for almost 4 years now, got it with 45k on it. I was recently in a wreck and smashed the entire right side of the car. The rear quarter panel, the door, and the fender need replaced as well as the piece above the door that connects to the roof. Im estimating 3k in damages. it still drives but it is very ugly. I was wondering if it is unheard of to trade this in for a big step down to get me through my last 9 months of University. Would a used car dealership even think of trading me like an older 4-5k car to just fix it up and sell this?
I can show pictures but I was just curious if used car dealerships do trade-ins like this? I realize i'd still lose a lot of money if I did this but Im a broke college kid who hit some black ice with only liability.
I can show pictures but I was just curious if used car dealerships do trade-ins like this? I realize i'd still lose a lot of money if I did this but Im a broke college kid who hit some black ice with only liability.
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the dealers would take anything in. but they will give you next to nothing for it
your best bet would be to try to sell it privately or obviously get some sort of insurance claim
your best bet would be to try to sell it privately or obviously get some sort of insurance claim
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Hate to disagree with the other posters but it does happen years ago I traded in a 280 Z for a 300 Z. The 280 had been vandalized. It had a screwdriver taken to the paint with cuts to the metal covering the car and wheels. The dealer gave me the retail minus 50% of the estimated cost for a full pant job.
Besides, what have you got to lose by asking?
Besides, what have you got to lose by asking?
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