Thinking about going from GT350 to a raptor

[Mille_ed]

I currently daily a grabber blue 17 GT350 and love it. However, it's a pta to drop off my daughter at kindergarten every day.

Considering trading it in for a raptor. I've never traded a car in, always done private party. Do you guys think it's worth it to give the dealer a shot for the trade in? Can anyone recommend a dealer in socal?

Not picky on year model. Could even go used if a low mile pops up.

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I currently daily a grabber blue 17 GT350 and love it. However, it's a pta to drop off my daughter at kindergarten every day.

Considering trading it in for a raptor. I've never traded a car in, always done private party. Do you guys think it's worth it to give the dealer a shot for the trade in? Can anyone recommend a dealer in socal?

Not picky on year model. Could even go used if a low mile pops up.

Some of the limited production vehicles like GT350's or Raptors tend to trade a little better than their basic counterparts but it's usually never as good as private party.

 

[nmp1]

I currently daily a grabber blue 17 GT350 and love it. However, it's a pta to drop off my daughter at kindergarten every day.

Considering trading it in for a raptor. I've never traded a car in, always done private party. Do you guys think it's worth it to give the dealer a shot for the trade in? Can anyone recommend a dealer in socal?

Not picky on year model. Could even go used if a low mile pops up.

See what the dealers offering. But remember to do better you have to do the dealer offer plus the tax savings

 

[zombiekiller]

you'll be really happy with the switch. ( at least i was).

I kept my gt350 for a couple months after I got my raptor. I didn't drive it once after I had the truck. (and now the raptor has gotten so radical that I tend to daily my super duty most days)

id honestly weigh the difference in the private party + full tax rate vs trade-in through a dealer and the tax delta. if the dollar amount isn't worth the hassle of dealing with broke *****, tire kickers and hagglers, just trade it.

I'd still poke the dealer to "meet you halfway" or some such. New car sales, including truck sales, are WAYYYYYY down. There is an excess on dealer lots for sure. you can make whatever deal happen if you're a tad patient.

 

[Brandon Robinson]

I traded in my daily 2017 Shadow Black Gt350 with 15k miles for $48,500 for a new Raptor to daily and it was hands down the best decision I have ever made. Raptor still feels as special as the GT350 and you get plenty of more room, less headaches, etc. I think you’re headed in the right direction. Good luck.

 

[GT MAN]

Keep the GT350 and buy the Raptor too, I have both and love them both.

 

[Mille_ed]

I traded in my daily 2017 Shadow Black Gt350 with 15k miles for $48,500 for a new Raptor to daily and it was hands down the best decision I have ever made. Raptor still feels as special as the GT350 and you get plenty of more room, less headaches, etc. I think you’re headed in the right direction. Good luck.

That sounds awesome. What dealer did you work with and when did you do the switch? I might be calling them up!

 

[Mille_ed]

Keep the GT350 and buy the Raptor too, I have both and love them both.

I did suggest this to the Mrs.. hard no.

 

[Mille_ed]

you'll be really happy with the switch. ( at least i was).

I kept my gt350 for a couple months after I got my raptor. I didn't drive it once after I had the truck. (and now the raptor has gotten so radical that I tend to daily my super duty most days)

id honestly weigh the difference in the private party + full tax rate vs trade-in through a dealer and the tax delta. if the dollar amount isn't worth the hassle of dealing with broke *****, tire kickers and hagglers, just trade it.

I'd still poke the dealer to "meet you halfway" or some such. New car sales, including truck sales, are WAYYYYYY down. There is an excess on dealer lots for sure. you can make whatever deal happen if you're a tad patient.

I just looked into the trade-in tax. Sounds great except for the fact that I live in California and they are one of the 5 states that don't do it. This state sucks..

 

[Ricoman]

Unless the dealer is really giving you a killer deal,I'd sell private...might not be as easy and sometimes a hassle...but I was going to trade my Tacoma 4x4 for a new one...Dealer offered $15K (Kelly was $18K and up to $24K private....Went to another dealer..they offered $14.7K....OK,screw you guys....listed it on CL and 2nd person bought it ... $22.5K!! So I took the $22.5K added lots of $$ and went and bought a Raptor...
THANK YOU TOYOTA DEALERS..!!