What to realistically expect for trade in

I got about $12k for my '06 with 175,000 on it when I traded it a couple of years ago, but times have changed, I only paid $24k for it when I bought it. Keep in mind if trading it at a dealer, you only pay sales tax on the difference of the two prices, at least here in PA. I'd say make sure that your dealer is offering an honest price and consider the tax too.

When it comes to a fairly valuable vehicle, some times it's hard to get a buyer that can come up with the money. Selling outright is always the best way to bring all the money, but it can't always easily be done.

 

That's what I'm thinking I might do. Just don't know what to ask for it. 2015 4X4 TRD Sport 25,579 for mileage. 3 inch lift consisting of OME 887's on 5100's with a rear ICON 1.5 Progressive AAL with rear ICON 2.0 Shocks. Camburg Ball Joint UCA's. Clazzio leather seat covers, complete audio update. 5 TRD Fake Beadlock wheels with 5 Cooper ST/MAXX 265/75/16 tires. OEM Roof Rack, Powdercoated Nfab Predator steps. Tonneau Cover, updated Homelink studio dim mirror. I know mods don't do much for trade in, but private I might do better.

 

What did you expect with junk dated wheels bro. Truck looks like it stepped out of a 2011 brochure. So dated bro.

 

I know brother, I need to just take off those ugly wheels, and maybe put some Turd Gen Sport Wheels on it before trading it or selling it. Anybody want to trade for my shit wheels.

 

Yeh, mods don't bring much value at the dealer, they are too owner specific. As a friend was told about listing his house, "you over improved" lol.

 

dealer offered me 7500 for my regular cab put it on craigslist and sold the next day for 9500. Every time I've sold a tacoma private party it sold fast and was always above blue book.

 

Private sale I will definitely do better

 

Cory02taco, sounds you were dealing with the typical scumbag salesman.... And I say that with peace and love having many of those scumbag salesmen in my own family. That book is for jamming up his ass to keep the seller happy.....lol.

 

Exactly. If you trade, you're better off stripping it out and trading it in stock. You could argue that even selling it privately, unless you find someone who wants your exact truck.

 

So went to a dealer today, they offerd me 11k, kinda what I was expecting. I'll be happy if they offer me that 4 years from now but its not persuading me to do anything

 

Went in a few months back acting like I wanted to trade in my '15 with 8k on it for a new 2016 that way they would let me test drive one. They had the paperwork ready with 33,000 trade in ready to be signed when I got back.. Told them I had to go home and "think about it" haha

Why you selling unchained? Are you leaving us?!?!

 

I don't know if I will sell unless it is really a good deal. Thinking 4Runner maybe

 

Last April while doing the frame recall I had them assess my truck for a trade-in.
My 05 DCLB TRD Sport with ~180K km(120K mi)- they offered $12K.

The same truck with another 10K km was on their lot for $19K..

 

you won't get what you think it's worth

 

I took my last car to Carmax to get a quote before going to the dealership the next day, Carmax told me $8500...I brought the printout of the quote to the dealership and they still only offered me 7, bastards. I eventually got them up closer to 8.

 

Same as me. I'm not pleased with the look on the 16s Tho.

 

Not for almost 40,000 for something actually decent.

 

I bought mine new with 1mil on it. It's a 12 with 34k miles. More due cuz I'm a truck driver so I don't see my taco much

 

When you owe on a vehicle the remaining amount that you owe is factored into the overall cost to finance the vehicle you're purchasing...I don't think it has any effect on what they offer you for your trade-in. At least it shouldn't. I wouldn't tell them that you owe anything on it until after they give you a trade-in quote that you both agree on.