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A Trade In Question

  • 15-07-2009 7:45am
    #1
    Phoole
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭


    Guys,

    I have a 03 BMW 525d Sport (77k) and I was thinking of getting rid of it. I spotted a really nice 03 Mini Cooper S (45k) at a dealer near me and have really taken a fancy to it. Judging by current market values online, it seems both cars would be worth around the same amount. Anyone any suggestions how I'd get the best deal in a trade in?


Comments

  • #2
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    I'd be surprised if the dealer will give you a straight swap being honest. It will be alot easier for him to shift the Mini than it will be to sell the BMW IMO.


  • #3
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Sell privately, buy privately would be the cheapest way. Or you could see what the garage want to change and decide whether it's worth the convenience to you.


  • #4
    Phoole
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Phoole


    Yeah was thinking both of the above. My car has a couple of 'issues' with it so I'd part with a little bit but not too much. Selling my car privately may take some time, time in which the Mini will probably be gone! :(


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Phoole wrote: »
    Yeah was thinking both of the above. My car has a couple of 'issues' with it so I'd part with a little bit but not too much. Selling my car privately may take some time, time in which the Mini will probably be gone! :(


    I think you just answered your own question there. It will be the exact same situation for the dealer. Plus he has to reapir your car, service it and give a warranty with it to sell it. Also the fact that it is >2.0 litre means most Irish buyers will shy away from it.


  • #6
    Phoole
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Phoole


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I think you just answered your own question there. It will be the exact same situation for the dealer. Plus he has to reapir your car, service it and give a warranty with it to sell it. Also the fact that it is >2.0 litre means most Irish buyers will shy away from it.
    So any suggestions what I should do? Take a hit on the value of my own car?


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  • #7
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Phoole wrote: »
    So any suggestions what I should do? Take a hit on the value of my own car?
    Either that or sell your own car privately and find another MINI. It's really down to cost vs convenience.


  • #8
    briana7214
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭briana7214


    it doesnt hurt to ask the dealer what deal he will make, you could be suprised ! and it wont cost you


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