I thought I recalled a thread with someone posting that they may have access to the software/site that dealerships use to determine trade-in values. If so, can anyone who does hit me up with a PM to see what I should be shooting for in trading in my vehicle?

Thanks,

Sonny

 

they use what they call the "black book" just go off of kelley blue book and knock off a bit...

 

Yeah, that was the ballpark figure I was going with, but I was hoping for a more accurate number to ensure I was getting the true value for the car. I may just take my time and sell it as a private party.

 

it's all up to the used car manager when he appraises it, if he is a good one and he knows how much he can make on the car

 

i went to go look at a bmw dealer, and they offered me only 19k for my 2007 z with 7k miles on it....so i kept the z, which i was gonna do anyway, but just wanted to know...lol

 

I was told they use www.nada.com

 

Auto pros have access to sales data that is well beyond Kelly Blue Book. Information such a current sales in the region. I do not.

 

+1 they use black book which is generally not available to the public unless you are in the business. This publication gets updated every month and the value is also affected by the market zone and demand of your area.

 

That is so ridiculous. Ah well, late model cars before the new version generally get raped in value. I wonder where the price of used Z's will stabalize after the new model is released.

 

Thanks for the input guys, I might as well just refinance it and keep the sucker along with the new car. I hate buying new cars, but unfortunately cars are my one addiction. I should just buy a classic instead of always going for the new trend.

 

thats what i did.

i was offered 17k for my 06 w/ 11k miles.

 

edmunds
KBB (you can access from Yahoo Auto)
Also, go to carmax, their trade values are usually pretty accurate and you will have leverage when you talk to a dealer if you know your value up front. Almost all dealers will try to low ball you.