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Old 12-08-2018, 08:16 PM   #24
DogLovers
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
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Don't throw away your Money

Trading in your RV on a new one is the same as trading your car to the dealer for a new one. You will always do better on your own. Here is how it should work if you do your homework and put fourth a small effort.

Use NADA to get your RV's worth. Use average retail. That is the price you should be able to sell it for to anyone and in some cases more so long as it's in top shape. The dealer will give you trade allowance but then simply not discount his RV as much to you in the selling price.

Example:

Your RV NADA value. $100,000
Dealer allows you $110,000 trade in value
Dealer new RV $175,000
Less your trade -$110,000
You pay additional $ 65,000
Total paid for your new RV $165,000 plus tax, title blah blah
This is the deal most buyers get from most RV dealers.

How I do it:

Your RV NADA Value $100,000
Sold by owner for $ 90,000
Dealer new RV $175,000
Less 40% off negotiated price $105,000
Total paid for new RV $115,000 plus tax, title blah blah
Notice I counted the $10,000 lower sale price of your original RV to motivate sellers as the cost of selling it just like the cost of losing the buy discount from the dealer by trading it in.

You will nearly always do better by selling your RV and finding the 40% off the new RV you want someplace in America. Don't be afraid to visit local dealers to find exactly what you like, test drive, decide colors. Then shop "Nationwide" for the absolute best deal. You will in fact find a deal at 40% off MSRP. Doesn't matter where it's at. Just by a one way plane ticket and go pick it up when it is totally ready to go. Dealers love trades, it lets them make money on both units. They simply won't give you 40% off and top dollar for your trade too.
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