Could use a hand with my trade in..

vampiir · 12-14-2006, 09:22 PM

Ok car arrives on the 27th, stealership wants to give me 500$ for my '97 jetta in good condition. Kelly Blue Book lists it at 2k fair 3k good $USD.

Anyone know a good used car dealership, spare parts depot, or private buyer that might be interested? Im guessing some of you recently traded in your previous rides. EZ

Black '97 Jetta GLS
115k mi
leather
no accidents

***Special Ringpop*** · 12-14-2006, 09:39 PM

500 dollars? Jesus, are you kidding me?

I don't know much about VW resale (is it good or bad?) but that's outrageously low, it seems.

But all in all, it is ALWAYS more profitable to sell privately.

**Yodums** · 12-14-2006, 11:47 PM

You might want to try AutoTrader. I'm not sure how big it is down there in the GTA, but it's a fairly resourceful site for people in Ottawa looking for cars. Selling it at the dealership would be the worst way to go. The dealership is probably going to end up selling it at 2K.

mattSi · 12-15-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodums

You might want to try AutoTrader. I'm not sure how big it is down there in the GTA, but it's a fairly resourceful site for people in Ottawa looking for cars. Selling it at the dealership would be the worst way to go. The dealership is probably going to end up selling it at 2K.

Yeah..I sold my 2000 Si in autotrader in like a week..I actually sold it much quicker than I wanted to..it cost $50.

vampiir · 12-15-2006, 12:23 AM

Cool, thanks for the feedback. I just listed her on craigslist, and noticed people were asking even more then me for older models with more mileage and less features.

Zesti1 · 12-15-2006, 07:40 AM

Even try taking out an add in say the Toronto Star or Sun.

Definitely stay away from the stealerships, they rip you off BIG time!!!

GL with the sale.

PoLiShPrInCe · 12-15-2006, 10:21 AM

i think its worth more than that... did the dealership give you a discount on your car? Cuz they may be taking it out of the trade in value so you think you got a deal

Black Si · 12-15-2006, 11:39 AM

I could just buy the Si without a trade in... and sell the car out right

CHRIS · 12-15-2006, 11:54 AM

i'll give you $600

TheOne · 12-15-2006, 12:06 PM

Put a sign on your windows “For Sale” and phone number and park your car earlier at a good spot at the mall. It is free and it guaranties you that people will se it… good luck!!

Zesti1 · 12-15-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOne

Put a sign on your windows “For Sale” and phone number and park your car earlier at a good spot at the mall. It is free and it guaranties you that people will se it… good luck!!

Makes for a good theft advertisment too....

vampiir · 12-15-2006, 06:02 PM

thanks, plenty of good ideas, so far craigslist is really working out. I have more people interested in coming by for test drives then I know what to do with. And I only put the add up last night around midnight. EZ

Zesti1 · 01-03-2007, 01:16 PM

Did you sell your car yet???

vampiir · 01-03-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zesti1

Did you sell your car yet???

Why have someone interested? I'll cut you guys a good deal.

For the time being I'm letting my older sister use it. This weekend I need to open the dash and fix some small electrical stuff(speedometer is cutting in and out), and then get it inspected and e-tested. Should net close to a $2.5-3K Canadian, in the worst case scenario I allready had a wholeseller offer to take it off me as is for 1g.

Zesti1 · 01-03-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vampiir

Why have someone interested? I'll cut you guys a good deal.

No. Just wondering how posting the car on craigslist worked out for you. I guess it didnt yet....

vampiir · 01-03-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zesti1

No. Just wondering how posting the car on craigslist worked out for you. I guess it didnt yet....

Its actually working out really well, but with my sister suddenly needing a car im in no rush to sell now. She is having issues because her x and her split payments on a new mini cooper s. Now there in like a car custody battle lol..

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vampiir Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Could use a hand with my trade in.. Ok car arrives on the 27th, stealership wants to give me 500$ for my '97 jetta in good condition. Kelly Blue Book lists it at 2k fair 3k good $USD. Anyone know a good used car dealership, spare parts depot, or private buyer that might be interested? Im guessing some of you recently traded in your previous rides. EZ Black '97 Jetta GLS 115k mi leather no accidents

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vampiir Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cool, thanks for the feedback. I just listed her on craigslist, and noticed people were asking even more then me for older models with more mileage and less features.

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PoLiShPrInCe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GTA, Canada Age: 26 Posts: 3,148 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i think its worth more than that... did the dealership give you a discount on your car? Cuz they may be taking it out of the trade in value so you think you got a deal

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Black Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gay town usa Age: 72 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I could just buy the Si without a trade in... and sell the car out right

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CHRIS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Big Apple Age: 23 Posts: 5,361 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i'll give you $600

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TheOne Junior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Put a sign on your windows “For Sale” and phone number and park your car earlier at a good spot at the mall. It is free and it guaranties you that people will se it… good luck!!

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vampiir Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks, plenty of good ideas, so far craigslist is really working out. I have more people interested in coming by for test drives then I know what to do with. And I only put the add up last night around midnight. EZ

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Zesti1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brampton, ON Age: 28 Posts: 4,559 Joseph iTrader: 8 / 100%	Did you sell your car yet???