Hmm, time to trade?

[Snacky]

Was looking at and thought about trading in for a 2003 Chevy Impala LS.

 

Cost was 24115 minus 3000 rebates and my 1000 gm card cash.  Kinda miffed at my trade in offer, 9115 for a cost of $12,000 +ttl.

 

Thought about just keeping my truck and selling it myself or keep it esp since I just got new tires for it last month.

 

 

Opinions?

[General Lee 01]

I'd keep the Truck if I could, but if you can't, you can't.

 

 

[WEFs99]

I'd keep the Truck if I could, but if you can't, you can't.

 

 

I agree...If you can't keep it,  sell it yourself.  I just did a kbb.com on my '99, it was $16,885  low miles, excellent condition private party sales.  Trade in value was $12,823.  Sounds like your dealer was trying to take back all your incentives.

[ShimanoFisherman]

I think it all depends on the situation.  I traded a '99 F150SCab 4x4 Lariat with 70k miles for $14k.  But I didn't mind b/c it had had an engine replacement due to a psgr side head gasket failure, needed new tires and I got it for $6500 off MSRP originally.  So to get the  

 

What I'm getting at, is that it's hard to make a determination strictly by numbers.  If you do decide to go private party and have time, do an in-and-out.  Most dealers will charge you a $200 document fee but you get closer to the retail price for your vehicle and the tax deduction of a trade.

[chevy4x4trucks]

Do you have your heart set on an Impala?  Just saying because I'm a chevy truck guy, but when it comes to cars I've always felt pontiac gives you just a little bit more than chevy does.  Personally I'd see what it would cost you for a bonneville ssei w/ a supercharger and heads up display.  Trust me, you will never want a car w/o heads up display once you've had it.