I'm going to trade my Evo IX(GSR) to another brand new Evo IX(SE) or possibly the MR or another (GSR) soon. I know that there is no way I won't lose any money from the trade.

This is my first time trading a car. I need some tips and tricks on how I can beat the car salesman without losing too much money after the trade.

- 2 yrs old
- Car still owes 25k
- 17k miles
- Stock
- As far as my accidents, someone rear ended my Evo but only the rear bumper was damaged and dented my driver's side door.


Thanks in advance



ADDED: seems like I've been misunderstood here by many that Im a "spoiled rich kid". See post #22.

 

good luck finding a NEW ix....... and they dont call them stealerships for no reason... buyer beware! haha

 

Don't trade it in unless you know the owners of the dealership and they give you a good deal. The only way you are really going to make any kind of money is if you sell it private. Its a high demand car and it shoudl sell rather quickly. That is the only true way to "beat" the dealer. They will do NOTHING but lie to you and give you jack for your car, you cant go wrong selling private.

 

This is your trade in value on ur car.. dealerships use nada so if you want go buy a nada book from bp gas station or w\e http://www.nadaguides.com/usedcars.a...024&da=-1&nx=1
or you can use the website the book is more accurate cause it gives you more options .... but trade in is 23550... and go to a few dealerships... get the deal on a sheet of paper by them and take it else where...

 

sell private if its a option... I use to work at the dealership and they still wanted to charge me 2000 over invoice... on a blue GSR ... so i went to another dealership and got a better deal... and they were given me 9000 for my prelude 2001 56k which i sold private for 13500

 

Yes, private selling is my second option if I can't get a decent deal from the dealership. Youre right, it should sell quick since its stock.

 

why are you trading in? keep the gsr who needs red stiching and a aluminum roof anyway. and for the MR the tranny is fubar if you track the car at all.

 

I see. What do you mean by "take it else where"?? Take it else where to find a better deal you mean??

 

Why would you do this? What a waste of money! And from the sounds of your current loan, you aren't exactly swimming in $$$.

 

there are bunch of reasons and its not because i want it brand new or new seats, tranny, etc... I have other reasons why I want a new one.

 

thanks for the advice but im already aware that i will lose money from this.

 

tell them what you want and stay firm- If they want to move a car then they'll try to meet you in the middle somewhere, but don't give in until after a few tries. Say you want $27k for the car and you won't take anything less. let them think they are finessing you but in your mind stay solid- if they give in to $27k you gained, although in your mind think $24k. If they won't play ball then walk. Simple as that. And don't think that you're being a d!ck when you point it out to them too. Say "well I really like this car, but if you won't meet my demands then I'll go somewhere where someone will" and leave. You'll either get "whoa wait a second, we might be able to work something out. Let me talk to my sales manager" or "I'm sorry that we weren't able to work this out". Remember, you hold the check and the keys, they have to serve you. It also doesn't hurt to take webpages you printed showing values of your car and offers at other dealers, if you can find them.

check this out- dealer invoice

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/model...3?modelId=4708

used this same site on the wife's Jeep and basically bent the dealer over the table and said, "Now, just try and relax"

 

thanks man. I'll keep that in mind.

 

So why do you want a new one then?

 

I read the thread title "How to beat the Car Salesman?" and all I could think of was WITH A BIG STICK TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDERS!!!

Good luck.