Advice on trading her car in....

MattwantsSpeed · 01-02-2003, 09:12 PM

My girlfriend brought to my attention today that she is considering trading in her 2000 Mustang V6 Convertible. There are a couple reasons behind this. First off, she wants a 5.0, I told her I prefer her to get a 94-95 GT mostly because of the ABS, I want her to be safe! She really likes the Foxes though, so if she gets a Fox, I want it to be a 90-up cuz of the airbag. The second reason is we need cash. She and I figure she could trade her car in and get a 5.0 with some cash back.

I think this is great and would love another 5.0 in the family, but I am not sure how we should go about doing this. What do you guys think? And do you have any advice? Thanx alot

Matt

Maroon 5.0 LX · 01-02-2003, 09:47 PM

Your best bet probably would be to sell the 2000 outright, and then buy the other car. If you go to a dealer and trade down, you're gonna really get smacked.

tireburner163 · 01-02-2003, 09:50 PM

I agree

Don't trade down at the dealer you'll get it up the ***. Just sell it yourself.

01-02-2003, 10:06 PM

Yep...... Sell it first..Even if you have to borrow a car or get a rental for a little bit....The dealer will bend you, and the Girlfriend, over and have their way with you..... LOL....

Sell, then buy....I have gone through these options about every 2 - 3 years...So after being well screwed, multiple times....Umm... owie..Sell first, no trade in...Unless you have "disclosure" issues with the existing car...

Good Luck either way.... ~Jenn~

01-02-2003, 09:12 PM	#1
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Advice on trading her car in.... My girlfriend brought to my attention today that she is considering trading in her 2000 Mustang V6 Convertible. There are a couple reasons behind this. First off, she wants a 5.0, I told her I prefer her to get a 94-95 GT mostly because of the ABS, I want her to be safe! She really likes the Foxes though, so if she gets a Fox, I want it to be a 90-up cuz of the airbag. The second reason is we need cash. She and I figure she could trade her car in and get a 5.0 with some cash back. I think this is great and would love another 5.0 in the family, but I am not sure how we should go about doing this. What do you guys think? And do you have any advice? Thanx alot Matt __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

01-02-2003, 09:47 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Your best bet probably would be to sell the 2000 outright, and then buy the other car. If you go to a dealer and trade down, you're gonna really get smacked. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

01-02-2003, 09:50 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I agree Don't trade down at the dealer you'll get it up the ***. Just sell it yourself. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-02-2003, 10:06 PM	#4
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	I concur! Yep...... Sell it first..Even if you have to borrow a car or get a rental for a little bit....The dealer will bend you, and the Girlfriend, over and have their way with you..... LOL.... Sell, then buy....I have gone through these options about every 2 - 3 years...So after being well screwed, multiple times....Umm... owie..Sell first, no trade in...Unless you have "disclosure" issues with the existing car... Good Luck either way.... ~Jenn~

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