dealer selling

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

So were either going to let the dealer sell our boat for us or trade in. Im not exactly seeing the advantages to letting them sell it if were buying a new 07 from them (malibu).

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

I'd sell it private if you're willing. I just sold mine for almost double what our marina told me it was worth, or their 'suggested' selling price.

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

it think on a trade in we can get 45k canadian for our response, but then were looking at either the vtx of vlx which is 60+ canadian.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Well I had a shitty I/O so, do whatever gets you the most $$$'s

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

When you trade you loose some of the ability to negotiate by giving the dealer more opportunity to alter prices....ie. the dealer gives you a great deal on the trade but you pay full retail, or gives you what you think is a great deal on price, but gives you below market value on your current rig. At any rate is is more difficult for you to negotiate when you bring more variables into the deal.

Having said that, I think selling boats are a bigger hassle to sell privately than other things. Driving someone over to lake test it, waiting for someone to get a loan.... If you do not mind the hassle and have the time then sell it privately you are probably better off financially.

BobL · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 33

If they broker the sale, make SURE they run it through their dealership so you can take advantage of the sales tax savings - assuming they sell it before you take posession of the 07.

E.J. · Ladies Man Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 7597 City: Mogadishu

There should be a very noticable difference in the numbers that your dealer will give you via brokered boat and trade in. It was over 5K on my last boat.