Trade-in value

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-29-2018, 07:32 AM
  #1  
Pro
Thread Starter
 
zroger73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 565
Received 227 Likes on 140 Posts
Trade-in value

Just thought I'd add a data point here.

Yesterday, I traded my 2019 RDX Advance FWD for a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E.

$39,500 2019 RDX Advance FWD with 3,500 miles (that's $1,173 below invoice+destination-holdback for a new one)
$38,400 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E (that's $75 below invoice+destination-holdback)
($1,100) Difference
Old 12-29-2018, 07:43 AM
  #2  
Burning Brakes
 
securityguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Age: 61
Posts: 768
Received 167 Likes on 124 Posts
So not bad when you look at it from a "what was the difference" factor but what did you pay OTD for the RDX you traded and what did you get for the trade?

You also had to pay taxes, title and tags on the Ridgeline so is the loss not greater since you paid taxes twice on a $40K+ vehicle within 3-4 months?

Just trying to get to the real numbers on the RDX...thanks!
Old 12-29-2018, 08:25 AM
  #3  
Drifting
 
Madd Dog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: New Yorkie, Hudson Valley
Posts: 3,001
Received 1,024 Likes on 714 Posts
In many states you only pay sales tax on the difference between the cost of the new car and the trad in value of the old one.
Old 12-29-2018, 08:26 AM
  #4  
Pro
Thread Starter
 
zroger73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 565
Received 227 Likes on 140 Posts
Here in Texas, you only pay sales tax on the difference between the trade(s) and new vehicle. Title and registration is $116. Unfortunately, they don't refund sales tax when the trade is worth more than the new vehicle, so I didn't pay any sales tax on the Ridgeline. When I bought my RDX, about $2K off sticker was about as good as I could do. On paper, I paid an "early adopter price" of about $44,500. I got $33,500 for the 2017 Ridgeline I paid $40,000 for two years prior. Unfortunately, the other trade (a 2018 Accord) didn't hold its value very well. Like most of my trades, the RDX was an expensive, long-term rental. Unfortunately, I just couldn't deal with the RDX any longer. It had too many problems, the closest dealer was too far away, and I missed having AWD and the in-bed trunk.
The following users liked this post:
securityguy (12-29-2018)
Old 12-29-2018, 10:23 AM
  #5  
Racer
 
skarface's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 487
Received 76 Likes on 59 Posts
Originally Posted by zroger73
Here in Texas, you only pay sales tax on the difference between the trade(s) and new vehicle. Title and registration is $116. Unfortunately, they don't refund sales tax when the trade is worth more than the new vehicle, so I didn't pay any sales tax on the Ridgeline. When I bought my RDX, about $2K off sticker was about as good as I could do. On paper, I paid an "early adopter price" of about $44,500. I got $33,500 for the 2017 Ridgeline I paid $40,000 for two years prior. Unfortunately, the other trade (a 2018 Accord) didn't hold its value very well. Like most of my trades, the RDX was an expensive, long-term rental. Unfortunately, I just couldn't deal with the RDX any longer. It had too many problems, the closest dealer was too far away, and I missed having AWD and the in-bed trunk.
Have you thought about leasing?
Old 12-29-2018, 11:02 AM
  #6  
Pro
Thread Starter
 
zroger73's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 565
Received 227 Likes on 140 Posts
I've thought about it, but most leases start at 24 months. I usually trade every 3-12 months.

It would probably be cheaper for me to buy a dealership.
Old 12-29-2018, 11:12 AM
  #7  
Burning Brakes
 
securityguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Age: 61
Posts: 768
Received 167 Likes on 124 Posts
I get two new vehicles every 18-30 months and people think I'm crazy...every 3-12? No that is pure insanity or you won the Lotto and have money burning a hole in your pocket.
Old 12-29-2018, 03:34 PM
  #8  
Suzuka Master
 
RDX10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,345
Received 869 Likes on 665 Posts
Originally Posted by zroger73
I've thought about it, but most leases start at 24 months. I usually trade every 3-12 months.

It would probably be cheaper for me to buy a dealership.
What do you do for a living? This is the dream lol!
Old 12-29-2018, 04:22 PM
  #9  
Advanced
 
irishbrahmin's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 62
Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts
I thought I was the only one on here who traded so frequently!
The following users liked this post:
zroger73 (12-29-2018)
Old 12-29-2018, 04:48 PM
  #10  
Racer
 
flames9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: MD
Age: 51
Posts: 323
Received 66 Likes on 58 Posts
My wife is making me sign a contract that I'm keep my soon arriving car fo rat least 10 yrs,lol What can I say, she is a saver when it comes to $$$$..1 of has to be.....Enjoy the new truck,the ridgelines are a beauty
Old 12-29-2018, 05:12 PM
  #11  
Suzuka Master
 
RDX10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,345
Received 869 Likes on 665 Posts
Originally Posted by flames9
My wife is making me sign a contract that I'm keep my soon arriving car fo rat least 10 yrs,lol What can I say, she is a saver when it comes to $$$$..1 of has to be.....Enjoy the new truck,the ridgelines are a beauty
Lol sneak in a clause about being able to trade out if a newer model is vastly improved haha
Old 12-29-2018, 05:15 PM
  #12  
Racer
 
flames9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: MD
Age: 51
Posts: 323
Received 66 Likes on 58 Posts
Originally Posted by RDX10
Lol sneak in a clause about being able to trade out if a newer model is vastly improved haha
She mentioned the "find a new wife" option,lol!!
Old 12-29-2018, 09:43 PM
  #13  
Pro
 
Dizzyg12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Age: 47
Posts: 509
Received 123 Likes on 77 Posts
Originally Posted by flames9
She mentioned the "find a new wife" option,lol!!
you pay a premium for that though!
Old 12-29-2018, 09:55 PM
  #14  
Suzuka Master
 
RDX10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,345
Received 869 Likes on 665 Posts
Originally Posted by flames9
She mentioned the "find a new wife" option,lol!!
Does it come with better "features"? No I'm sorry that's a bit too far. But I had to say it.
The following users liked this post:
flames9 (12-30-2018)
Old 12-29-2018, 10:46 PM
  #15  
Pro
 
Dizzyg12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Age: 47
Posts: 509
Received 123 Likes on 77 Posts
Originally Posted by RDX10
Does it come with better "features"? No I'm sorry that's a bit too far. But I had to say it.
plenty of buttons to push, and a noisy tailgate 😂
Old 12-29-2018, 10:59 PM
  #16  
1st Gear
 
galamaga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Age: 36
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have tried to trade-in my sh-awd advance with extra stuff for total 50.5k pre-tax at Toyota and they offered me 38k. I had 800 miles at that moment, no issues, car is like new.
Old 12-30-2018, 12:04 AM
  #17  
Suzuka Master
 
RDX10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,345
Received 869 Likes on 665 Posts
Originally Posted by Dizzyg12

plenty of buttons to push, and a noisy tailgate 😂
Never a quiet tailgate 😂😂😂
Old 01-04-2019, 11:09 AM
  #18  
Advanced
 
jesser916's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Sacramento, CA
Age: 40
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Originally Posted by zroger73
Here in Texas, you only pay sales tax on the difference between the trade(s) and new vehicle. Title and registration is $116. Unfortunately, they don't refund sales tax when the trade is worth more than the new vehicle, so I didn't pay any sales tax on the Ridgeline. When I bought my RDX, about $2K off sticker was about as good as I could do. On paper, I paid an "early adopter price" of about $44,500. I got $33,500 for the 2017 Ridgeline I paid $40,000 for two years prior. Unfortunately, the other trade (a 2018 Accord) didn't hold its value very well. Like most of my trades, the RDX was an expensive, long-term rental. Unfortunately, I just couldn't deal with the RDX any longer. It had too many problems, the closest dealer was too far away, and I missed having AWD and the in-bed trunk.
damn! I wish in California we only had to pay sales tax on the difference! I'm jealous.
Old 01-04-2019, 11:44 AM
  #19  
Drifting
 
JB in AZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Arizona
Age: 72
Posts: 2,278
Received 803 Likes on 528 Posts
Well, IIRC, Calif has limits on what the dealer can charge for "document prep" or what ever they are calling it. My last purchase in AZ that charge was somewhere in the $600 range. (I tend to block it from memory hours after driving off the lot!)

Anyway, new here as I am considering a 19 RDX to join my 18 CRV in my garage.
Old 01-04-2019, 08:04 PM
  #20  
Burning Brakes
 
securityguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Age: 61
Posts: 768
Received 167 Likes on 124 Posts
Originally Posted by jesser916
damn! I wish in California we only had to pay sales tax on the difference! I'm jealous.
FL is the same way. You only pay taxes on the balance after trade...and no State Income Tax either
Old 01-04-2019, 10:35 PM
  #21  
Instructor
 
tobey457's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Age: 47
Posts: 143
Received 35 Likes on 19 Posts
Originally Posted by zroger73
I usually trade every 3-12 months.
You must really hate money, but hey I’m sure car salesman adore you.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CLean
Car Talk
4
08-21-2007 06:31 PM
GINge!
Car Talk
4
06-17-2004 10:58 AM
GreenMonster
2G CL (2001-2003)
35
01-28-2004 08:04 PM



Quick Reply: Trade-in value



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:15 PM.