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| ChadTower:
The two times I've had totaled out cars they gave me private party sale value, which is about halfway between trade in and retail. |
| Samstag:
You're much more likely to get the private party value when it's the other guy's fault. Be firm and set your own price. When I was in this situation I managed to get $11,500 for a car a month after I paid $7500 for it (it was a killer deal at the time). |
| _) (V) (-):
If you are moving in April, you may not want the to rush things. Drive that rental car for as long as you can get away with then purchase the new (OK, replacement) car in April/may after you move. Might also hint that a new car would make a nice wedding present. BTW - Congratulations on the nuptials. |
| ChadTower:
--- Quote from: Samstag on February 08, 2007, 01:25:28 pm ---You're much more likely to get the private party value when it's the other guy's fault. Be firm and set your own price. --- End quote --- Both times I had to do this it was the other person's fault, if that means anything here. |
| fredster:
My first wife had an accident where the car was totaled and it was old. It wasn't her fault. They called and they said they would come in and talk to us at our house about it. They said our car was old. I had a broken laptop I sat on the table. There was also a ripped up baby seat there. I told my wife to put a bandage on her head. When the insurance rep came, I said that car was all we had. He offered $2500. I said $4500 would be better. He agreed and cut a check. Darnest thing I ever saw. |
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