lew
Well-Known Member
Keeping your trade in at the dealer's lot while waiting for a build order seems like a win for the dealer. My trade-in allowance was locked in writing and good until delivery of new car as a part of the negotiated deal. This lock in is what keeps me in the deal as I wait for the build. I have since attempted to find a better offer for my trade in and the build but cannot find a better deal. With the passing of 5 months, the present day value of my trade-in has dropped, and the mileage from continued use has gone up. My dealer must have priced in the delay if he was smart. He tells me now that he is going to take a big hit on the trade-in. This may be just to add some positive bias to the delay.They thought they could sell it faster in August when I placed my order and it guaranteed my trade in value. Never thought it would have come to this... week 29 and counting. Still no ETA...
At any rate waiting for the build has me anxious and unsure about the ext/int colors I 've chosen, auto vs. man. Should have added the polished alum. 19" wheels, 3:55 gears, and maybe 401a.
Oh well, in a couple of months things will be more certain and good times will roll.
Hang in there Guypei!
Sponsored