Question about used dealerships- Buying a truck.

[Mattones]

I have decided to buy a 2006 GMC I am checking the rigg out this weekend to see what condition it in in. From the pictures and what I have been told on the phone it is IN mint condition.

$16,900 - 49,734kms. Not too shabby as I'm looking for low KM's on a truck under 20grand.

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Here is where I'm kind of stuck. I have a car I would want to trade in its a 98 Mazda 626LX with 205kms. Great shape. How should I go about trading that in and also offer a price?

Should I put in an offer in for $15,900. And what I want for my Mazda? or just a offer with no trade in?

I was told by a co-worker that they may not want my old Mazda and deal with it?

[TT333]

They most likely wouldn't give you much more than black book value on your Mazda. Obviously a private sale would be best, but if you need to get rid of the car fast, for example, then a trade-in might be best for you.

The dealership probably would take the car; just don't expect to get resale value of it on a trade in. Personally, I like to make an On The Road offer which includes my trade, tax, fees, etc. on the vehicle I'm buying. Then you know for sure (or not) if it will be within the budget you had in mind.