錢七應該劏定係Trade in 會化算？

AAC

我架十幾年錢七，賬面上已經不值一文。請問送去劏車場收番兩三百，定係trade 架新車會較值錢 ？
有人話車行好古惑，收舊車的價錢，會在新車折扣中取回，數字遊戲一場。

點計？

yuusaku

private sale on craigslist? i think you should make the most out of it comparing to trade-in or scrap

Quest

is that used car of yours suffering from mechanical issues? Can you run it a few more years to recoup the cost?

older vehicles tend to cost less in insurance, and provided that it's still mechanically sound, then all it ever needs should just be the standard, if not basic maintenance stuff (brakes, gas, tires, batteries, lightbulbs, oil changes, a bit of tune up every now and then)....

Newer cars suffer from serious depreciation the moment you bought them....and then the insurance costs, etc. the only thing good is that you start with a fresh new car with fresh new mechanicals (transmissions, brakes,etc.)...

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someone16

If the car is really old I doubt the dealership will take it anyways.

What's the make/model/year of the car? Usually anything running and passed air care can get you 500-1500 on Craigslist easy.

AAC

1996 Honda Accord EX 4-cynl., never failed in Air Care.  The annoying issues are oil leaking, water pump leaking and scratch on doors.  Mechanic did not suggest me to fix it because it needs to take out the whole engine to fix the leakage part inside, cost around $700 to $1,500.  I keep refilling 4 liters of oil in 4 weeks and checking the water level of radiator twice in a week.I'm driving my second car, so, new car is not a big rush.

liksook

Have you considered Scrap It program?
Long list of incentives

http://www.scrapit.ca/index.htm

AAC

回復 6# liksook


Yes, I heard about this program.  
Just want to get advice on what approach will bring me the most benefit. For example, if my car's market value is $500.  Can I get $800 if trade for a new car or it's just a game when car dealers cut $300 from the new car discount and pay me $800 ?

Quest

Sounds like seal leaks to me...so definitely try using High Mileage oil (comes with seal sweller) and see if it lessens the oil loss.

Good to know that it still passe air care (so oil leaks from seals are considered relatively easy to fix,unlike worn engine (burns oil) which requires a complete overhaul to get the problem resolved.

Do you get a pool of oil on your garage floor or?

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AAC

回復 8# Quest


Not a pool, just oil stain and water on the floor because the water pump is leaking (despite my mechanic poured some liquid crack sealant in but doesn't work) too.

布小熊

really doubt any dealership will let you trade in.