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dcason
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Nov 13, 2020

Buying used from Dealership and trading in our C

We have well used our class C and are now considering and gently used A. We want to trade in because it is just easier. So to whomever has done this....

Can I expect half book value on our rv?
How much lower than listed price can we get them to go?

We bought our first, the class C, from private owner.
Donna
  • We traded our Class A gasser on a nice used Diesel pusher this spring. The price on the DP was about mid-way between low and avg NADA retail. The trade in allowance on our gasser was right at NADA low retail.
  • An honest dealer will treat you right.
    We traded in our 07 32ft TT last year and the dealer gave me $7k for it. And the MH we bought was in above average condition and perfect with lots of added on options. Shop smart and be well informed!

    Good luck!
  • Don’t forget it’s the out the door price that matters. So if your current RV is worth 20k but they offer 1k and take off 19k from the new RV, you are whole. Passion and ego costs money. Leave your passion and ego at home. You have already indicated you want an “easy” trade in and not sell privately. Not a tuff stance. P.T. Barnum said...
  • Thank you..we are prepared to walk or not even go see if the estimate for ours and their lowest price is not good enough. AND it is kind of off our route home from Arizona (to NY).
  • just be aware they are there to take your money. go home and think the deal over before you sign.
  • You might receive wholesale book value on the trade in...possibly. Question is does the dealership expect to be able to sell your C at its retail value and quickly. If no, they won't offer much.