Ricebug wrote:
We haven't bought our RV yet, but we've known for quite awhile that our 2010 Mazda CX7 (Front-Wheel Drive) is going away. Not towable. We were considering trading it on the RV we plan to purchase, and buy a temporary beater TOAD car.
Has anyone out there done this? Is it worth it? I'd just as soon donate the CX7 to a charity rather than get hosed by some dealer.
If you feel you are get hosed by a car dealer, then don't think you will get an even bigger hosing from an RV dealer. RV dealers that take auto trade in's normally have a car dealer that buys them from them. So you are basically gonna get hosed by 2 dealers. Sell it yourself or trade it in for a beater toad. You will definitely come out better than giving it away. Sure, you can give it to a charity and claim it on your taxes, but is it going to be enough to make a difference big enough on your final taxes? Maybe...maybe not.... I would go with what I know up front and not wait for a surprise next year.