ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 27, 2017 Does anyone have access to the book that car dealers use for a trade-in? I'm not sure if they use Kelley Wholesale Blue Book or something else, but I'm looking for a value on a 2008 Subaru Impreza Premium with 56,000 miles, and a minor dent to the rocker panel. Otherwise it is well maintained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted November 27, 2017 Most dealers in this area use Galves.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 27, 2017 Which is auction history pricing. Don't believe you'll get anywhere near what KBB.com says you will. Trading in a car is convenience and not a way to get a good price on your car. Do remember though that whatever you are offered will also go up by 6.875 due to saving on sales tax. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,264 Posted November 27, 2017 IF YOU go to kellybluebook or edmunds online, they'll normally have average trade-in value for the area you're in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted November 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, 1LtCAP said: IF YOU go to kellybluebook or edmunds online, they'll normally have average trade-in value for the area you're in. And then knock off another 20% to get to what the actual trade in value is.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted November 27, 2017 You're going to get Galves value unless the car is totally roached. You might be able to get it up a few hundred if the tires are new, but you mentioned a dent, so that would wipe that out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 27, 2017 Can I get Galves online? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 27, 2017 I know I would do much better by selling it privately, I just don't trust the dealer that my mother brought the car to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted November 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said: I know I would do much better by selling it privately, I just don't trust the dealer that my mother brought the car to. How off from kbb trade in was it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted November 27, 2017 you'll get different values from every dealership... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, ChrisJM981 said: Can I get Galves online? Nope..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted November 27, 2017 Just now, 67gtonut said: Nope..... Cold... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted November 27, 2017 just take the dealers word for it lol he'll be real honest with you on the value of your car. scouts honor 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 27, 2017 51 minutes ago, Zeke said: Cold... lol Honor among thieves..,. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexTheSane 236 Posted November 27, 2017 2 hours ago, ChrisJM981 said: Can I get Galves online? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=galves+online 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOMMY R 24 Posted November 27, 2017 Most the time if you use the NADA GUIDE the true value is the the one column that states bank value. That's what the bank is willing to lend and finance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 27, 2017 There is no accurate source beyond what the auctions are paying and it's volatile day-to-day. If they can't get enough of a confirmation from an auction source, they will call a wholesaler to see if he will pay the auction prices. If it's a heavily traded car the auction prices are usually good right from the website. You need to pay for Galves access. NADA, Bluebook, Edmunds are all bullshit and don't represent anything near the trade in price. What a bank will finances is way higher than what a dealer will pay. How can they sell if they are paying what the bank will finance at? The best thing to do is try and trade it at one or more dealers or try those instant offer sites. They will be more representative of what will get paid. You may want to use the car max pricer even though there are none around but it will give you some idea. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 29, 2017 Paid for Galves. Price is pretty close to what was offered. They'll wash, vacuum, spray the bumper and add $6,000 before listing it for sale. They might get someone to bite since it is a 2008 with 52,000 miles, was garage kept, and "driven by a little old lady"(not really but it makes for a good story). Thanks for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites