Trade-ins... when did things change?

dougrainer wrote:
When I hear the OP's type complaint, the SIMPLE answer is, SELL IT YOURSELF! If it is worth 30K, then selling it for 25k would be EASY. You have just made 7k. I think the OP will find out that NADA is NOT the best price range for used RV's. One of the problems with Kelley/NADA and such is, they list a price then you go in and add the standard/optiona equipment. The problem with this is, the price already takes into account the standard equipment and some options for the used market. People add in all their equipment and they come up with a unrealistic price and expect the dealer's to recognize that price. Doug

PS, I have been in the RV and Auto retail industry for almost 40 years. I have NEVER traded a Car in. YOU NEVER BEAT THE DEALER WHEN TRADING IN AND BUYING NEW(autos or RV's). NEVER HAPPENS, EVEN THO PROPLE THINK THEY DO ALL THE TIME. I sell my Car for almost used retail. Takes time but I am not going to lose thousands of dollars just to make getting a new vehicle easier. BTW, I buy 1 to 2 year old vehicles. Only once in 20 years have I purchased a Auto NEW and I got such a good deal, I did not care about depreciation.

The above is great advice. Also as you are in the NW, 5 years ago when I was looking to finance my used Class C, both BECU and Inspirious CU's didn't have an age requirement. They did have a mileage requirement, < 100K. Don't know if this still holds true but a phone call would clarify.