Thinking of trading my Silver 2011 SCrew (loaded except stickers) and ordering a blue 2013 SCrew. I have 31K miles on my 2011 and love the truck EXCEPT it is starting to become a rattle-nightmare. One of my biggest pet-peeves is interior squeaks and rattles. I seem to have the wonderful ability to focus on squeaks and rattles even with the radio on...lucky me.
Anyway, from the start there has been a rattle in the passenger front door in the area of the door handle. It has been to the dealer 4 times for this and they always say they can't pinpoint it. The first time they thought it was a loose clip so they "fixed" it. The second time they couldn't find anything wrong, the third time I asked them to put some felt material around the power window switch (as per a thread I found on here). The 4th time they "found a couple of loose things" in the door that they "fixed" with fabric tape. And the rattle is still there.
That was just the rattle in the door handle. There was one in the rear portion of the headliner that they fixed about a year ago. That one sounded like there was a nut or washer rolling around. Most recently, there was a loud tick in the driver side B-pillar right at ear level. They dropped the headliner and said some of the foam had shifted so they fixed it. Well since that repair, there is a new squeak that has developed in the headliner near the back window and another squeak in the dashboard...to go along with the one in the passenger door that still is not fixed.
My truck has never been off-road (maybe that's the problem) and I know it sounds like I am nit-picking. Ironically, the squeaks and rattles don't happen when hitting large bumps or potholes, only when driving on normal roads...so basically, its a constant noise.
So I guess I'm wondering what I can reasonably expect for a trade-in offer from the dealer. I do have a few mods but the truck will be put back to stock except for the perch adjustment. Again, 2011 Silver SCrew, 31K miles, loaded with every option except decals. Cosmetically and mechanically perfect and never off road. I still owe $23K and all equity will go to the new truck. Looking to order a blue 2013 SCrew with all factory options (including blue interior) except decals, and moonroof (don't really use the one I have now).
I know you guys hate these kind of questions and there are many other factors involved, but I can say that most dealers in my area don't have any Raptors on their lot (new or used). Is it reasonable to push for $42K or $43K or should I be happy if they offer me $40K? I don't think I would take any less than $40K as a trade. Looks like most of the used ones similar to mine are listed between $45K - $47K.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
Anyway, from the start there has been a rattle in the passenger front door in the area of the door handle. It has been to the dealer 4 times for this and they always say they can't pinpoint it. The first time they thought it was a loose clip so they "fixed" it. The second time they couldn't find anything wrong, the third time I asked them to put some felt material around the power window switch (as per a thread I found on here). The 4th time they "found a couple of loose things" in the door that they "fixed" with fabric tape. And the rattle is still there.
That was just the rattle in the door handle. There was one in the rear portion of the headliner that they fixed about a year ago. That one sounded like there was a nut or washer rolling around. Most recently, there was a loud tick in the driver side B-pillar right at ear level. They dropped the headliner and said some of the foam had shifted so they fixed it. Well since that repair, there is a new squeak that has developed in the headliner near the back window and another squeak in the dashboard...to go along with the one in the passenger door that still is not fixed.
My truck has never been off-road (maybe that's the problem) and I know it sounds like I am nit-picking. Ironically, the squeaks and rattles don't happen when hitting large bumps or potholes, only when driving on normal roads...so basically, its a constant noise.
So I guess I'm wondering what I can reasonably expect for a trade-in offer from the dealer. I do have a few mods but the truck will be put back to stock except for the perch adjustment. Again, 2011 Silver SCrew, 31K miles, loaded with every option except decals. Cosmetically and mechanically perfect and never off road. I still owe $23K and all equity will go to the new truck. Looking to order a blue 2013 SCrew with all factory options (including blue interior) except decals, and moonroof (don't really use the one I have now).
I know you guys hate these kind of questions and there are many other factors involved, but I can say that most dealers in my area don't have any Raptors on their lot (new or used). Is it reasonable to push for $42K or $43K or should I be happy if they offer me $40K? I don't think I would take any less than $40K as a trade. Looks like most of the used ones similar to mine are listed between $45K - $47K.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
, then take that beast offroad and have some fun!!! Just an idea i had, lol.
