Originally Posted by TSC85

Thats why I normally take their best price trade in price, add the cost difference in tax credit I was going to obtain by trading it in, about $2k for the hassle of selling the car, and sell it privately to someone else so they can get a good deal (and you get a few extra bucks). At least its a win win for the owner and buyers end.

Dealerships used to have a reputation that you could trust buying a car from them as they would fix the issues (which is why they bought cheap, and sold a little higher), so you would actually pay a little more but get something good in return. Nowdays, they buy cheap, throw it on the lot (leaking, smoking, you name it...), say they have 15K point inspection blah blah, and pass it off to the next unsuspecting buyer at a premium cost.

No thanks, I rather deal with another porsche buyer and give him a good price. just my opinion though.

Speaking of which I'm also willing to trade for a Lotus (Elise, Exige, etc..), so PM if you know anyone, lol.

Originally Posted by zdr2k

And you didn't know this going in?

Porsche 996 values are way down anyway. I will be driving mine until the fenders fall off.

jorge

Originally Posted by Airrik

Nice, How about the Lotus Evora? Have you seen them yet? Evora is a sharp car.... wonder how they drive....

Originally Posted by huthmakerj

Ive had dealers try to tell me "Well, its not really worth what blue book says because blah blah blah". Uh, yes it is. Thats the point of the blue book. I love beating up car salesmen.