Options in trade 2 cars for one car

By eliminating two vehicles and moving to one it puts us in a much better situation, decreases the debt to income ratio, etc. Here is where I am struggling. How many cars do you need, can you make do with one car for now? What options do I have since banks seem to just focus on the fico score and not the situation at hand? Honestly, if I had it I would but outside of this issue, there are pressing matters where the cash would be better used. The other vehicle is a truck and the lease is about to end. This is my first time posting here after reading so many helpful threads. And then you are looking to purchase another one to get back to 2 vehicles?

Everytime you trade you dig a deeper hole. Correct, we have three vehicles and looking to go back to two. Is the BMW a lease or are you purchasing it? One has approx 2k positive equity, the other has approx 8k negative equity. It is only that far upside down because you are looking to trade it. Edit to finish my thoughts: You would be better off selling it private party. Not to mention trading them in will result in losing a decent portion of money. The one with the highest payment and most negative equity is a BMW M3. We have solid income, solid employment but at this rate we will never get caught up with these type of expenses. The balances of the two vehicles are approximately 75k.

Like so many others here, my wife and I have fallen upon hard times over the past two years. Hopefully by then what you owe is close to trade in and you could swap it out for another vehicle. Going the get rid of both route will result in some insanely high interest rate which means most of what you pay in the near future would go to interest. What is the private party value of the BMW rather than the trade value you have been pricing? Van Thompson is an attorney and writer. He is the recipient of numerous writing awards, including a 2009 CALI Legal Writing Award. Westchester University, and a juris doctor from Georgia State University.

Yeah, this is the first thing that pops into my head. KBB or any price guide lose their relevance as cars age. Wasting time lining up potential buyers, wasting time arranging test drives. Second is risk of payment fraud. Not asking if finance or buy cash. But like you said, there may be very little similarity between what I research online and what a dealer uses for values, however accurately I describe the condition of vehicles on kbb. Its a shady practice and I only know it from working in a few dealerships over the years. Biggest thing that will help when trading in a vehicle is the sales tax. Depending of the dealership they might not even take the Lexus on trade due to its age.

Wasting time corresponding with people who end up noncommittal. As I mentioned, no interest spending time trying to sell privately even if it means less money for each car. OK with newer car and low miles, but you have a 9 yr old with damage and a 12 yr old car with low miles. Just how to maximize the trade in value of both cars as this is a new thing to me. Do you mean, we should have a total value range in mind for our trade ins, a total new car budget, and a total cash budget, and just to make sure all of our own numbers work out rather than trying to match some online kbb value for each trade in car? You need to know where the real money is on these cars. Keeping the process simple makes for a less stressful, happier transaction on both sides.

When looking at KBB make sure you are using the trade in value and not the private party. It also makes negotiations easier for you, since you are not the person working the numbers on each car. My gut says that the total trade in value a dealer will give for both simultaneously is theoretically less than if you traded each separately, because the dealer is getting less net cash for the total purchase. Figure out what CarMax would sell it for and then see what you think you could reasonably sell it for private market. So many dealers will tack on extra cost to a vehicle to make up for the difference in the trade in so really you arent saving much of anything or getting any real deals. Just trying to gauge what to expect from a dealer based on lookups, which can have a very large disagreement. Maybe they will overallow you on the Lexus because they have a buyer for it. Take the middle of those two numbers and sell it fast.

KBB as a price guide. We want to trade in both toward the purchase of a new Prius. Tires will be a big hit if they are worn down. This also allows the dealer to work the numbers and make a deal happen. CarMax, Auto Trader, Edmunds. The next dealership we went to offered us blue book for both. We also had financing lined up ahead of time and they were able to beat that APR.

One for he new car, then one for each trade. First is time investment. Is our appropriate to be able to get the true kbb trade in value for each car, or should I be ready to accept a certain percentage, and what percent might that be for a decent value? This is easier math than trying to juggle the values of three cars. Give the cars a quick wash and vacuum before taking them in. Get your financial house in order, learn how to better manage your money, and invest for your future. No matter what you need to treat this as 3 separate negotiations.

Negotiate the new 1st to get the actual purchase price, then the individual trades to act as cash off the purchase price of the new car you have already settled on. Let the dealer figure out the rest. There should be no difference in your method if you have 0, 1, 2 or 7 cars. Graduating next year and will need significantly better score to rent a place, etc. Nothing crazy, but enough to show you care for your vehicles. We mainly just want to be rid of the two cars while buying a new vehicle; trading in will make that happen much faster with less risk than selling each car separately to private parties. Once you have let them know you have vehicles to trade in. If you put a good price on a car you can move it pretty fast. DO NOT let the dealer know you have ANY TRADE INS until after you have negiotiated a final sale price. Treat each thing as a seperate transaction Eg trading in car 1, car 2 and buying a car. At any time remind the dealer that you can leave as you have 2 viable cars to drive.

Most cars will range in fair to good. Come chat with us on IRC! If you have a CarMax nearby, take the cars their for a free appraisal. Worked fine, no big deal. Risk someone shows up with a gun in lieu of money. But how should I guide negotiation of value? But conversely, when they know the agreed price, they can just notch down the trade in value to get to their desired overall profit. Leave off your phone number if you like and just use the Craigslist. If you have a CarMax store nearby, take your car there for a free appraisal.

There are numerous Web sites where this information is available, including Edmunds. Mark Scott, spokesman for Autotrader. Karla Emerson, an auto deal negotiator in Washington state, suggests taking your car to three or four used car lots currently selling vehicles similar to yours and see what they will give you for the car. You also can visit Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader, and the National Automobile Dealers Association, or check for similar cars being auctioned on eBay. The trouble is, dealers have experience on their side, and extracting the best deal takes research, savvy and a bold approach. When the dealer asks what you want for your car, hit them with the high end of a realistic price, says Reed.

Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor at Edmunds. The reduction in sales tax in states with rates of 9 percent to 11 percent can be substantial. What should you say? Conventional wisdom dictates that each transaction should be treated separately. If needed, take it to a dealer or a detail shop and ask for an ozone generator to remove unpleasant smells. Emerson, who was a car saleswoman for 13 years, says you should rid the car of any pet or smoke odors. There should be nothing to stand in the way of the car dealer visualizing your car on his lot.

One way to find out is to put up an ad on Craigslist. Prius V also a five seater? At the very least, sell it to a private party for what the dealer will give you. If you had just sold the car yourself, you pocket all that overhead. It will be nice to have space in the garage for our bikes. How terrible is this idea?

Like the other said, do a cost benefit analysis and see how long it will take for the gas savings from the new car to pay for itself. That wholesaler then sells it to another dealer. Thanks for the replies everyone! We went from 2 cars to 1 and were shocked at how not difficult the transition wound up being. As you can imagine, profit is made at every step. Any reason you are focusing on the PriusV?

You said nothing about your personal budget, but it sounds like you could certainly trade in both cars for a different car. We are considering trading both cars in on a used PriusV. How many miles do you drive per year? We currently have 2 cars. Focus wagon or TDI Jetta or. That dealer sells it to some random person. Mazda in a couple months. Prius that is paid off. Hi, I have a conundrum. Once two cars was no longer an option the alternative possibilites just opened up. English from Old Dominion University and currently lives in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Keep copies of your quotes and use this information as a bargaining chip. Do you believe that the pros of trading in a car outweigh the cons? Valencia Higuera is a personal finance junkie who enjoys reading articles on budgeting, saving money, and credit cards. She has written personal finance articles and blogs for several online publications. If you trade in your car, the dealer handles the entire transaction from start to finish. If you decide that trading in your car is your best option, it is important to learn how to get the most money out of the transaction.

Also, consider shopping for a new car toward the end of the year. There is no provision that allows you to trade in a vehicle at one dealership and purchase from another, nor at a later time. Are you looking to get rid of your current vehicle? When deciding the best way to get rid of a car, there are several factors to consider. And because the dealer knocked several thousand dollars off the final price of your automobile, you pay less in sales tax. Dealers always want to pay the least amount possible. On the other hand, when you trade in your car, you can get rid of your old car in a day or two. It can take several weeks or even months to find a buyer.

Consider the negatives before making your decision. But too often, the amount offered by dealerships is much less than the private party value. You could list the car in the automotive classifieds or on Craigslist and field calls and emails from potential buyers who will likely haggle over price. Print a copy of this information and bring it to the dealership. Or, you can simply trade in your auto to a dealer and purchase a new one. Ultimately, dealerships want your business, and they need to sell cars. Or if you really cannot wait to talk with us, call our number so we can make your next car buying experience to be the easiest it can be. The question is though, if your loan is not paid off what happens to it? Deciding what works best can be pretty stressful and frustrating, and circumstances may force your hand even even if trading in proves costly. However, if the money owed on the car is more then the value of the vehicle, this is what is known as being upside down on your car loan.

If your payoff value lower then the value of the vehicle, things are fairly not difficult. Whether your family has a new little addition, or your kids have grown and moved out on their own, the size and type of car you need can change often during your lifetime. Carrying your old debt into your new loan however should not be considered lightly, especially if your new loan is a bad credit car loan. We want to help you too, so consider this information we have for you. It may not be as much money as you would like but it clears your old debt and gives you some money towards your new car. Think of a car deal as a pie.

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This is because the dealership will conduct its usual inspection and then has to input its findings in the AutoTrader tool to verify the figures. Your best bet is to sell it yourself, but that takes time and perhaps more effort than you had in mind. For some, this removes the doubt about the impact of depreciation. Web, dealers are providing smoother transitions between your old car and your new one. Some customers have found that the best way to dispose of their old cars is to negotiate a deal for a new car elsewhere, then sell their old one to CarMax, where the prices are typically better than at a traditional dealership. Restrictions apply, but it does present a stated price that might give you a greater sense of confidence before you go to a dealership. They avoid the headache of selling their old car and, as a bonus, the dealer handles all the DMV paperwork.

And in some states, trading in can provide a break in sales tax. CarMax offer in a free online classified. But what if you were offered less than you expected for your car? The site lists dealers who will either give you a check for your car or a value for trading it in on a new car. The method to calculate the value and to cash in the offer is somewhat complicated and is outlined on the Tesla Web site. CarMax and sell it there before the offer expires. Simon Smith, its national sales director. Also, check online classified ads and find cars comparable to the one you want to trade in. What New Car Fees Should You Pay? Here are a few alternatives to trading in your used car at the dealership.

You may be able to make timing work to your advantage. The truth is that appraisals are averages, meaning some people are offered less and others more. Some people may even choose to keep the car as a daily driver, rather than pile the miles on the new car. This way, you can play your cards close to the vest about whether you really intend to buy that day. Should you sell it yourself or trade it in? For example, take your Toyota Camry to a Chevrolet dealer. Print out the results page and take it with you to the dealership. If your offer is for real, display it proudly. Step 3: Negotiate or Close the Deal Once you have appraisals, you have a couple of options. The plus for car shoppers is that trading in your car can be very convenient.

The car you currently drive is in good enough shape and may have some value to it. Another method is to use Edmunds TMV as a guide. However, this takes time and perhaps more effort than people are willing to invest. Camry than the Toyota dealer would. This tax advantage is a net savings for you and could make you decide that trading in is worth it. Show up early and you can get in and out in about 30 minutes. More about that later. This may very well be the market value of the car, no matter what you think it should be worth.

An experienced appraiser will either see right through the inflated offer or call the bluff by asking to see the estimate in writing. Camrys on the lot. Timing is critical here. Here are some and how to avoid them. The dealer can usually fix flaws and put on new tires for substantially less than you can. CarMax the difference between what you owe and what the vehicle appraised for. This is one of the top Car Buying Myths out there. If you show up on a Saturday afternoon, you could be waiting for a while. Step 2: Get a CarMax Estimate or a Dealership Quote We recommend taking your vehicle to CarMax for its first appraisal.

If the CarMax offer is the highest, sell it there. The key is to know what your car is worth, shop around and be realistic about the offers you get. Try to schedule the appraisal for a weekday in the morning, when things are less hectic. Not the monthly payment, not the interest rate, not the discount, not the rebate. Plus, automakers are better at avoiding overproduction than they were in the past. So here is a guide to the gotchas of car sales you might not see anywhere else. You can get a free look at your credit score, plus a breakdown of which components of your credit history are hurting you by using the Credit Report Card. With used, there is only one, and you are bargaining over a scarce item.

This is not an accident. With the deal nearly done, most consumers cave. But all that really matters is the price your market is supporting when you are ready to buy. You are can use some of the great tools available, like Edmunds. Always go to the bank and get your own car loan before you go to the dealer. Just sell the car yourself on Craigslist or somewhere else. Guess which one has the force of law?

Dealers have figured this out, and now muck it up with holdbacks or other fees to convince consumers they are getting a cheap price while hiding their profits. But all that has changed. OK to feel like a jerk. What Is a Good Credit Score? And most important, buying a used car is a totally different kind of negotiation than buying new. The average age of cars on the road today is 11. Sorry, we lied just to get you here!

Nowadays, new model cars can be released at almost any time of the year. Can Your Credit Score Save You Money on a New Car? When is the best time to buy a car? Exercise your right as a consumer to not tolerate this kind of misbehavior, knowing that four or five other dealers are ready to give you roughly the same deal. Car loans can be had in the 2 percent to 3 percent range right now, anyway. Give yourself time and be ready to walk away. Isolate the negotiation, part one: Get your auto loan at the bank first.

October, when the old model year ended and the new one began. During four of them, dealers made a massive mathematical error in their favor. Isolate the negotiation, part two: Do not trade your old car in at the dealer. Here, the Internet is still a big help. You want to simplify, simplify, simplify the transaction. MSRP, or bother with invoice, or any of those other distractions.

Never forget: Dealers are much better at selling cars than you are at buying them. Dealers try to confuse you. This work is the opinion of the columnist and in no way reflects the opinion of ABC News. Buying a new car is a lot more like buying a box of cereal at the grocery store. True Market Value pricing, as a reality check. Many consumers overlook this last, but final, element of a new car sale. Your job is to get yourself the best price.

Bring a calculator, a spreadsheet or a friend. Many people think they are good at buying cars, but like a good wrestler, dealers are very good at using their alleged strength against them. Sure, new cars can lose 10 percent to 20 percent of their value as soon as they are driven off the lot, but they lose a lot of their warranty and free service perks during that first year, too. Get a good price. Some lenders let buyers borrow up to 120 percent of the value of the car! What Would You Do? Many, many good deals go bad in the back room. Speaking of saying anything.

That can mean a shortage of new cars for some models at the end of the year, creating a price squeeze on a car you want. Before you get your auto loan, make sure to check your credit score for any errors or negative accounts that could cost you more money in interest or lower the total amount of the auto loan. In nearly all cases, you are better off taking the money than the financing. ABC News Internet Ventures. In Washington, for example, buyers need only drop off a letter at the dealer to get a refund for the warranty portion of the deal. In reality, these prices will rarely vary by more than a few hundred dollars, so that gives you a great starting point.

Isolate the negotiation, part three: Focus on the end result. Also, large rebates make up for some of that depreciation. There is no such thing as a regret law for the actual car purchase, however. Bargain only on the price of the car. This way, your discussion with the dealer will be about one thing: the price of the car. All of these things will be overpriced, and all of them can be purchased later. To put yourself in the right frame of mind when buying a car, read this incredible undercover story by Chandler Philips, who took a job as a car salesman so he could see dealer tricks from the inside. They are professionals and do it every day.

Many people end up paying a lot of money to get additional automobile luxuries such as DVD players, navigation systems, automatic everything, more power than they need and more. The first option is to talk to your dealer about the option of trading in your car for a less expensive one. The second option is to look at refinancing your car loan. Some finance companies may offer a higher interest rate instead, but they will extend the loan period substantially. After just a few months of owning the car, you may owe more than its current value. You can return the vehicle to the dealer, but you will still owe the balance remaining on the lease. Financing the difference with a credit card is a bad idea. However, this may not work because the value of a new car depreciates really fast. This is not the smartest financial move, but it could bring down your monthly payments and tide you over.

Another good option is to sell your car and pay off the loan. Once you are ready to tackle the issue, there are several options you can try in order to solve it. Refinance the car loan. Go back to your car dealer. This way you will avoid compounding the problem. You also have the option to find someone who will be ready to take the car and the loan from you. Find someone to assume your payments. Most dealers want you to stay with the brand and will have options to help you out. You may try to extend the loan or look for refinancing at a lower rate.

You also lose the upfront money paid for the car and pay an additional recapture fee. If the car is now worth less than you owe, consider taking a personal loan to cover the difference when you pay back the lender. All of this is fine, as long as you can afford it. To start, you need to confront the situation. Hyundai, for example, has a very friendly return policy. The earlier you make the decision to do something about the problem, the better. SEE: Buying A Car: The Worst Investment?

Since many people look at buying a car from the perspective of monthly commitments, the golden rule is to buy a car that you can pay off within 36 months. Also check out 5 Ways to Buy a Used Car. In practical terms, a car is a source of transportation, but when it comes to buying a car, most people go above and beyond these practical needs. For more see: The True Cost of Owning a Car. The Best Way to Get Out of Your Car Lease explains the process in more detail. This is called a lease transfer and most leasing companies allow you to do that.

This figure includes car payments, maintenance and car insurance. You can advertise in market places such as Craigslist and eBay Motors to find potential buyers. For a while, it might show that you have 2 car loans on your credit report, which could be a Bad Thing. Seems to me they would be willing, as they are presumably making money on the car they are selling me and are planning to make money when they sell my car. Audi will have to be replaced. This way you can use the house as an enhancer to make yourself look good to the loan officer. The payoff comes in after the tax deduct.

You might have to pay a penality for buying out your loan early so check your contract. Payoff amount is sent to the bank, title is released to you, then you can transfer the title to the new owner. This is not good in regards to getting any loan. R32, but I look good in blue. To answer your question. So what does the lounge say?

She got it used, and was kinda pressured into the buy. Unless you are willing to downgrade further, seems like the only ones who would be coming out ahead are the dealers. What are her options? Ie you owe money and you owe money on something that is degrading in value. Same way as it works when you trade in a vehicle with a payoff. GTi that I still had a loan on. The buyer gave me a certified check, I went to the bank, paid off the loan. PITA, but is it worth the extra thousands of dollars that you would get from doing it this way?

BIG time any loan you have. Audi had pretty much every option. Not sure if that helps out or not? Ok here is my take based on what I have heard. You posted pics a while ago. Why are you selling your new car? My wife and I bought a house and I will tell you that it is soooooo expensive to do anything. And Norrick brings up a good point.

You get a tax credit on the new car this way. GTi, I love it. Finance companies technically own the car, till the loan is fully paid off and if your credit is funky or your job history not good. The dealership had no issues at all with this, but I also have excellent credit, that may have played into it. Look for the right balance. This was not the case, I just needed something to fit my music equipment into as my wife was tired of me using her car to go to rehersals and gigs. Is there something wrong with your current one? Congrats dcg on the good credit score. She really wants something smaller. So way cool on that and I hope you find a nice house you like. Current frontrunner is an e36 325is or 328is.

You might want to think about waiting until you close on the house before trading cars. Thanks for the advice so far. So my question is, are dealers willing to take my car in as a trade in if I am buying a cheaper car from them? Hey, I have a similar situation. Even still, giving up a warranty is something that I realize I need to take into account. But like yo usaid, just trying to get myself in a situation where I can have a car paid off sooner rather than later. Can I trade in my Audi to Chevy? First, leasing is not the same as car renting.

Options with no money down? We try to talk people out of large down payments as they do nothing on leases, but camouflage the real cost of driving that car. CARFAX does not have the complete history of every vehicle. Not too many people can afford a big down payment and high monthly payments, let alone the insurance, taxes and tags that would drive up the final cost. For instance, this means that you either must come up with the funds to make the payment or you will need to finance the vehicle. Further, customers should do their homework and know the value of their car and negotiate with the dealer just as they would if they were financing.

In my opinion, it would make your blog a little livelier. Lombard warns that consumers should read the fine print prior to signing a lease contract, to ensure that they are aware of all costs related to the transaction. Second, with a lease you never own the vehicle, unless you opt to purchase it as stipulated in the contract. Still, if customers want to trade their vehicle in for a lease, no dealer, including Lombard, is likely to refuse them. Audi A3 with 1 more year left on the lease. Automotive News And Advice is a little vanilla.

My work commute has gotten longer as we recently relocated our facilities. Volt and have nothing but great things to say not to mention the amount of gas money saved. Lease payments are based, in part, on the amount of miles per year a lessee plans to drive. CARFAX turned to Rob Lombard, owner of Lombard Ford, Inc. Also would I have to put more money down? Therefore, it is critical to make an accurate mileage estimate. Leasing has grown in significance in recent years as the price of new cars continues to rise. In other words, a customer may return the vehicle to the dealership, sign paperwork and then walk away. The most significant factor here is depreciation, representing the declining value of new cars over two, three or four or more years.

What sort of penalties can I expect? There may be additional expenditures disclosed, such as wear and tear and mileage overage costs, but the contract ends once all obligations are satisfied. You agree to borrow a car for a certain amount of days or weeks and then you return it. Certainly, there are some relevant points you should consider before you offer your current vehicle as a down payment for a new car lease. Another 70 percent finance their new vehicles, and the rest choose to lease. CARFAX Vehicle History products and services are based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Moreover, if a customer underestimates his or her mileage, an overcharge will be assessed at the end of the lease for each additional mile driven. However, Honda just put in a brand new motor, a brand new clutch, and I just got a brand new ac. Just as a trade in can function as a down payment for a purchase, the equity in your car can reduce your monthly lease payments. The higher the mileage limit, the more the customer will pay each month.

Can I now turn that in an lease a Grand Limited? Car lease deals vary, with some arrangements requiring no money down and as much as several thousand dollars required before you sign and drive. Leasing a car allows consumers to get behind the wheel of a newer and more expensive vehicle than what they might be able to obtain through financing. Lombard says the first matter any reputable dealer should address is to qualify the customer for the lease, which means verifying whether or not a lease is a good option for the buyer. Approximately 11 percent of people pay cash for a new car, according to CNW Market Research. Down Payment so I could get a low monthly paymently. Use the CARFAX search as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

There are two matters to clear up first about new car leasing before we examine this subject further. Even with most no money down leases, you will usually be required to make at least the first monthly payment before you leave the showroom.