Is this a dumb idea...... - Toyota Yaris Forums

mgthompson · 03-30-2007, 05:12 PM

Need some advice. I have the Yaris base sedan with Manual Transmission, and was looking to trade it in for a Yaris S with more options , I want a Auto Transmission and the power pkg, because it has abs brakes , power everything, alloys, and things my current car does not have.

I owe 2000 more than my trade-in value but I have the money to cover that.

Is it a good idea to do this now to get what I want or should I suck it up and keep the car I have now?

Pavel Olavich · 03-30-2007, 05:14 PM

It is always a stupid idea to do a trade at the dealer...you will get shit for your trade in....sell it yourself first, and get the most $$$.....learn delayed gratification.

Yarisagos · 03-30-2007, 05:21 PM

Yep your right it is a dumb idea.

But if you want to go ahead with it, then do this and only this.
Go sell the car yourself and dont trade it in.
You get more then the dealer will offer you.
If your going to be dumb, then be dumb when you brought the car in the first place, dont make the same mistake when you trade it in.
Everyone is dumb at one point, dont be dumb twice in the row in a short period of time.

mgthompson · 03-30-2007, 05:46 PM

Ya you guys are right I'm just gonna keep it.

By the way the Toyota Dealership offered a trade of 11,500, which is a 2000 dollar difference from what I owe.

Thanks for putting sense into me I should've made a better decision before I bought the car in the first place.

msagowitz · 03-30-2007, 05:53 PM

$11,500 is actually more than I figured they would give you. What is the mileage on the car? Still, you've made a good decision in keeping it.

pc1x1 · 03-30-2007, 08:04 PM

Though you should be able to sell the Car, for 12,000 OBO, with no tax etc, if it has very low millage. I would keep the current car, but if you must have the S. Sell it asap.

SailDesign · 03-31-2007, 06:37 AM

Basic rule - if you have to ask if it is a dumb idea - it usually is....

AaronATL · 03-31-2007, 08:17 PM

there is always ebay, california has gas prices in
the 3.50 range

http://www.georgiagasprices.com/

for all us georgia folks

http://www.gasbuddy.com/

all other areas

I say keep it and say YarisWorld!!

03-30-2007, 05:12 PM	#1
mgthompson Drives: 07 Yaris Base Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 36	Is this a dumb idea...... Need some advice. I have the Yaris base sedan with Manual Transmission, and was looking to trade it in for a Yaris S with more options , I want a Auto Transmission and the power pkg, because it has abs brakes , power everything, alloys, and things my current car does not have. I owe 2000 more than my trade-in value but I have the money to cover that. Is it a good idea to do this now to get what I want or should I suck it up and keep the car I have now?

03-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
msagowitz Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beavercreek OH Posts: 88	$11,500 is actually more than I figured they would give you. What is the mileage on the car? Still, you've made a good decision in keeping it. __________________ Iam on the scene in miami street racing life. -Elsteverino889

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03-30-2007, 05:14 PM	#2
Pavel Olavich Banned Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, Calif Posts: 284	It is always a stupid idea to do a trade at the dealer...you will get shit for your trade in....sell it yourself first, and get the most $$$.....learn delayed gratification.

03-30-2007, 05:21 PM	#3
Yarisagos Drives: Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Yep your right it is a dumb idea. But if you want to go ahead with it, then do this and only this. Go sell the car yourself and dont trade it in. You get more then the dealer will offer you. If your going to be dumb, then be dumb when you brought the car in the first place, dont make the same mistake when you trade it in. Everyone is dumb at one point, dont be dumb twice in the row in a short period of time.

03-30-2007, 05:46 PM	#4
mgthompson Drives: 07 Yaris Base Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 36	Ya you guys are right I'm just gonna keep it. By the way the Toyota Dealership offered a trade of 11,500, which is a 2000 dollar difference from what I owe. Thanks for putting sense into me I should've made a better decision before I bought the car in the first place.

03-30-2007, 08:04 PM	#6
pc1x1 Drives: Yaris 2007 Liftback (Jan 07) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 55	Though you should be able to sell the Car, for 12,000 OBO, with no tax etc, if it has very low millage. I would keep the current car, but if you must have the S. Sell it asap.

03-31-2007, 06:37 AM	#7
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Basic rule - if you have to ask if it is a dumb idea - it usually is....

03-31-2007, 08:17 PM	#8
AaronATL Drives: 2007 yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: J ' Burg Posts: 36	there is always ebay, california has gas prices in the 3.50 range http://www.georgiagasprices.com/ for all us georgia folks http://www.gasbuddy.com/ all other areas I say keep it and say YarisWorld!!