Trade-In Values

Since I won't pay more than the NADA price when looking for a used RV (and usually less), the ten percent is anticipated dealer gross profit.

Did you ask why?

It's normal for any dealer to offer as little as he can for your trade in.

I was offered NADA on my trade and walked on the deal. My rig is worth more than that without a doubt. Your best bet is to sell it yourself.

The starting point for the dealer's offer is NADA Wholesale, and this book may be found in any good reference library. In general terms, NADA Wholesale is 8 to 10% below NADA low retail, so your dealer is doing what most dealers do. My experience has been to look at the total deal and not just trade-in value. If there is a big discount on MSRP, say 30%, then a low trade in value may not be too bad. If the dealer offers NADA plus 20%, but only 15% off MSRP, then this may not be a good deal. Negotiating a sale is not a time to get emotional about your old rv. You need to understand how much money is coming out of your pocket, what your monthly pay will be and what the total deal adds up to. I agree with others, if you have time to sell the old rv yourself, and are willing to do that, then you probably will get more for your trade in. In that instance, there is only 1 component to your new purchase, % off MSRP.

Put it on Craig's list, RV Trader for NADA value a couple weeks and see where it goes.

We certainly received a better price consigning with Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogdoches, TX vs. the buyout value given by a couple of RV outfits. MHofT charged 8% of selling price.

We were very pleased with the whole transaction, it took 90 days to sell. Early on, we did get several low-ball offers as there is always someone looking for a desperate seller.

It's not fun to be a member of the 'two bus club' as we were for two weeks when the new coach arrived, then the Dynasty sold.

Safe travels,
MM.

When they turn around and sell the camper, they'll take that 10 percent and add it back on. They have to make money somehow to stay in business.

You can get a decent deal on trading and buying but usually it is much more difficult.

Many people have issues with looking at the total deal and doing the math to get to the point where it is a good deal for them.

Without knowing the new coach MSRP and what you're actually paying it is hard to say. However just realize something, you should be getting 25% off MSRP on the new purchase or more. End of story.

As for your trade, you figure the value, realize they are going to take some off because they need to make a profit and you're doing this for convenience or perhaps you need to roll a loan or whatever. Regardless, it will be less than if you sold it on your own.

You now have both ends of the deal figured out and the math either works or it doesn't.

all great answers ,its the bottom line you need to work on ,out the door if your happy ? go for it. they can wiggle numbers till the cows come home its the last figure on the bottom line that counts.