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Old 04-28-2009, 11:34 AM   #27
mwoodengr
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Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible
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While I am not upside down on my current car, I am very concerned about getting screwed on my trade in. Since I (like most) have already agreed to buy the car at MSRP, what real negotiating tactics do I have if they offer me some BS low ball trade offer?
I am going try and private sell it first, but believe that it may be hard to find someone that can afford a private sale, given the current credit markets.

I guess I can always delay the actual purchase of the car if the dealer low balls me on the trade, telling them I need time to sell my current car as a tactic. I just don't want to get screw'd out of $2-3k on my trade becuase they know that they are going to get the sale. Any thoughts?
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