I was going to trade it in... - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

SKurj · 02-21-2013, 08:21 AM

As far as dealers not wanting the car I have 2 thoughts...

Either they knew I would refuse whatever they offered knowing that they couldn't give me a lot for it... The car is in awesome shape and only just over 100kms
OR
They know the FRS and BRZ are selling as fast as they can get them so just plain selling it outright with no trade perhaps has more advantages to them? (just a guess)

Kal-El · 02-21-2013, 08:39 AM

Most dealers have wholesalers they work with to unload high mileage/old cars that they don't want to sell on the lot. These wholesalers often just auction off cars at a local auto auction. There's a buyer for just about anything unless the car is ready for the scrap heap.

So it's very odd that they wouldn't even take a clean late model car. A manual Yaris isn't that hard to sell.

DeathBeard · 02-21-2013, 09:55 AM

I saw a 2010 fully loaded type-s hatchback, manual in yellow. Toyota certified with only 6k miles on the clock. Was owned by a Toyota exec who only had it a year. The dealer was asking 15k, I called the dealer and said the most I would offer is 11k, he took my info and said it would "never" happen, anyway got a call a couple months later dealer called me and said "come and get it"..apparently 5 speeds and yellow aren't popular in California which is fine by me

nookandcrannycar · 02-21-2013, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathBeard

apparently 5 speeds and yellow aren't popular in California which is fine by me

Yellow has the second longest wavelength (after Red), but is considered the most stimulating color...all the better to catch the eye of LEOs re some non radar violation

. An insurance agent in California once told me that it costs more to insure a Yellow car in California (than other colors). However, I can see why you wanted that car

. I used to see a Yaris that looked just like what you describe often parked in front of the Borders in San Rafael, CA. It looked great. Owner = ? I never did see anyone near the car.

nookandcrannycar · 02-21-2013, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Most dealers have wholesalers they work with to unload high mileage/old cars that they don't want to sell on the lot. These wholesalers often just auction off cars at a local auto auction.

^^^^^ This. I imagine in my case it would have been virtually impossible for 'my' wholesaler (who happened to be at the Toyota dealer at the same time I was) to not have made money. Since I was on a solo trip, he made my issue of an extra car go away (and I don't think I'd have gained that much if my car had happened to give out 'safety wise' in my home area rather than on a trip).

why? · 02-25-2013, 06:22 PM

A Subaru WRX is a good deal, the STi though is a bit overweight and overpriced. BRZ is awesome too. I have been a huge Subaru fan for a long time, the fact that everything comes with AWD is a gigantic plus for me. I wish more manufacturers would do that.

I will say the new CVT's are amazing. My mother has a 2003 Murano, and It is great to drive. The original transmission lasted 260,000 miles or so, and getting another one actually was about the same as any other automatic. The gas mileage on the car is not really good, but she has a lead foot, and it is a gigantic and powerful engine.

With the new transmissions and electronics coming, you could even program in how good you want your gas mileage. Like the throttle controllers you can buy, but straight from the factory, and able to limit power and acceleration, or make it better.

muffin_top · 02-25-2013, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

the fact that everything comes with AWD is a gigantic plus for me. I wish more manufacturers would do that.

Umm.. Everything has AWD?

why? · 02-26-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Umm.. Everything has AWD?

yea, before the BRZ anyways, all Subarus came with awd. And good awd, not phoney fake part time awd.

nookandcrannycar · 02-25-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

A Subaru WRX is a good deal, the STi though is a bit overweight and overpriced. BRZ is awesome too. I have been a huge Subaru fan for a long time, the fact that everything comes with AWD is a gigantic plus for me. I wish more manufacturers would do that.

I will say the new CVT's are amazing. My mother has a 2003 Murano, and It is great to drive. The original transmission lasted 260,000 miles or so, and getting another one actually was about the same as any other automatic. The gas mileage on the car is not really good, but she has a lead foot, and it is a gigantic and powerful engine.

With the new transmissions and electronics coming, you could even program in how good you want your gas mileage. Like the throttle controllers you can buy, but straight from the factory, and able to limit power and acceleration, or make it better.

The article in Motor trend also hinted that Subaru will also likely put this turbo engine from the 2014 Forester XT in a future BRZ Turbo and in a WRX.

nookandcrannycar · 02-26-2013, 03:03 AM

Just thumbed through the April Car and Driver on a quick trip to Kroger before they closed. The cover story caught my eye --- 25 cars worth waiting for -- 2 intrigued me the most ---- The 2014 Fiesta ST --- only available with a 6-speed manual......and the 2014 Ferrari F70 -- approximately 900 horsepower and lighter than a Yaris....and with an automatic transmission.

Toward the end of the issue is a test drive of the Fiesta 1.0 ( bronsin dream car?

) -- a 3 cylinder turbo with 123 HP and 43 MPG hwy and high 30s city. To be 15k base (14k base plus 1k for the 3 cylinder engine option).

tk1971 · 02-26-2013, 07:52 PM

The Nissan dealer took my mom's 96 Geo Prism with 280k+ miles on it and a salvage title in trade for their new $10k Versa sedan.

They gave her $200 for it, but they took it. I don't get how dealers get to be choosy, other than the fact that the BRZ / FRZ are probably selling like hotcakes and they're not making any deals. Maybe they were not interested in haggling over trade-in values. Just full MSRP in / out, and calling out "next".

why? · 02-26-2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk1971

The Nissan dealer took my mom's 96 Geo Prism with 280k+ miles on it and a salvage title in trade for their new $10k Versa sedan.

They gave her $200 for it, but they took it. I don't get how dealers get to be choosy, other than the fact that the BRZ / FRZ are probably selling like hotcakes and they're not making any deals. Maybe they were not interested in haggling over trade-in values. Just full MSRP in / out, and calling out "next".

Dealers can do anything they want. One thing that was not mentioned is whether the car was modified or not. But either way, it is certainly unusual for a dealer to not at least make a lowball offer.

SKurj · 02-27-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

Dealers can do anything they want. One thing that was not mentioned is whether the car was modified or not. But either way, it is certainly unusual for a dealer to not at least make a lowball offer.

The car actually is slightly modified but the dealer didn't even look out the window at it and I didn't tell them that, I just said AC, Cruise 5spd 2dr HB, indash satnav etc.

I'll be quite happy to keep it for winters, though financially it will be a little tougher.

tk1971 · 03-04-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKurj

The car actually is slightly modified but the dealer didn't even look out the window at it and I didn't tell them that, I just said AC, Cruise 5spd 2dr HB, indash satnav etc.

I'll be quite happy to keep it for winters, though financially it will be a little tougher.

Sounds like you've already made the choice to keep driving your Yaris for now.

Why not wait until the FRS/BRZ is no longer THAT hot? If/when the stars align for you, one thing that helped me in selling my Yaris was over $4 gas. When gas gets expensive, my Yaris sold (to Carmax) for $1500 more than I was expecting to get. I asked then why so high... they said when gas is $$$, 4-cylinder anything sells.

nookandcrannycar · 02-26-2013, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk1971

The Nissan dealer took my mom's 96 Geo Prism with 280k+ miles on it and a salvage title in trade for their new $10k Versa sedan.

They gave her $200 for it, but they took it. I don't get how dealers get to be choosy, other than the fact that the BRZ / FRZ are probably selling like hotcakes and they're not making any deals. Maybe they were not interested in haggling over trade-in values. Just full MSRP in / out, and calling out "next".

Yep. Having something that is hot or hard to find means they don't have to make accommodations that they think don't make sense. My General Manager knew I wasn't doing to walk away if they refused a trade and had me sell it to their wholesaler (for $50.00...Blue Book = zero...couldn't keep it...I was on a trip).......he knew he had one of only 5 manual transmission 3-doors in the entire Northeast.

husaynkhan · 03-04-2014, 08:40 AM

What is the best reliable site to order a car from Japan?

attrapereves · 01-29-2015, 09:59 PM

Manual transmission cars sit on the lot far longer than autos here in the US.

The dealer came off $2000 off the asking price because it had been on the lot a while and because it's a manual.

Personally, I'll only ever buy a manual tranny car.

ern-diz · 02-12-2015, 08:17 PM

Surprised to read they wouldn't take your Yaris on trade. Last I looked into it around here, these cars were holding value quite well and reselling for not a whole lot less than I paid for mine new.

02-21-2013, 09:55 AM	#3
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	I saw a 2010 fully loaded type-s hatchback, manual in yellow. Toyota certified with only 6k miles on the clock. Was owned by a Toyota exec who only had it a year. The dealer was asking 15k, I called the dealer and said the most I would offer is 11k, he took my info and said it would "never" happen, anyway got a call a couple months later dealer called me and said "come and get it"..apparently 5 speeds and yellow aren't popular in California which is fine by me __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

02-25-2013, 06:22 PM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	A Subaru WRX is a good deal, the STi though is a bit overweight and overpriced. BRZ is awesome too. I have been a huge Subaru fan for a long time, the fact that everything comes with AWD is a gigantic plus for me. I wish more manufacturers would do that. I will say the new CVT's are amazing. My mother has a 2003 Murano, and It is great to drive. The original transmission lasted 260,000 miles or so, and getting another one actually was about the same as any other automatic. The gas mileage on the car is not really good, but she has a lead foot, and it is a gigantic and powerful engine. With the new transmissions and electronics coming, you could even program in how good you want your gas mileage. Like the throttle controllers you can buy, but straight from the factory, and able to limit power and acceleration, or make it better. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

02-12-2015, 08:17 PM	#18
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	Surprised to read they wouldn't take your Yaris on trade. Last I looked into it around here, these cars were holding value quite well and reselling for not a whole lot less than I paid for mine new. __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Willing to trade 2010 MPH liftback cluster w/tach w/ABS for cluster w/tach wo/ABS	Jabro	Willing to Buy by private party	4	12-21-2012 07:34 PM
GO FOR IT ? Trade 2010 3 door ( W/oil leaking head gasket ) for 2010 sedan	Hershey	New YARIS Purchase Forum	9	10-10-2010 02:06 AM
Trade TRD Exhaust for Stock (Chicago)	Return of the Yarii	Items for Sale by private party	1	06-10-2010 01:51 PM
FOR TRADE: 09 Blazing Blue liftback	EleKid	Cars for Sale by private party	0	11-23-2009 01:34 PM
For Trade	Kaotic Lazagna	Items for Sale by private party	22	06-10-2009 07:51 PM

02-21-2013, 08:21 AM	#1
SKurj Drives: 09 Yaris 3dr HB, BRZ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GTA Posts: 222	As far as dealers not wanting the car I have 2 thoughts... Either they knew I would refuse whatever they offered knowing that they couldn't give me a lot for it... The car is in awesome shape and only just over 100kms OR They know the FRS and BRZ are selling as fast as they can get them so just plain selling it outright with no trade perhaps has more advantages to them? (just a guess)

02-21-2013, 08:39 AM	#2
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Most dealers have wholesalers they work with to unload high mileage/old cars that they don't want to sell on the lot. These wholesalers often just auction off cars at a local auto auction. There's a buyer for just about anything unless the car is ready for the scrap heap. So it's very odd that they wouldn't even take a clean late model car. A manual Yaris isn't that hard to sell.

02-26-2013, 03:03 AM	#10
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	Just thumbed through the April Car and Driver on a quick trip to Kroger before they closed. The cover story caught my eye --- 25 cars worth waiting for -- 2 intrigued me the most ---- The 2014 Fiesta ST --- only available with a 6-speed manual......and the 2014 Ferrari F70 -- approximately 900 horsepower and lighter than a Yaris....and with an automatic transmission. Toward the end of the issue is a test drive of the Fiesta 1.0 ( bronsin dream car? ) -- a 3 cylinder turbo with 123 HP and 43 MPG hwy and high 30s city. To be 15k base (14k base plus 1k for the 3 cylinder engine option).

02-26-2013, 07:52 PM	#11
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	The Nissan dealer took my mom's 96 Geo Prism with 280k+ miles on it and a salvage title in trade for their new $10k Versa sedan. They gave her $200 for it, but they took it. I don't get how dealers get to be choosy, other than the fact that the BRZ / FRZ are probably selling like hotcakes and they're not making any deals. Maybe they were not interested in haggling over trade-in values. Just full MSRP in / out, and calling out "next".

03-04-2014, 08:40 AM	#16
husaynkhan Drives: new vitz Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mauritius Posts: 104	What is the best reliable site to order a car from Japan?

01-29-2015, 09:59 PM	#17
attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Manual transmission cars sit on the lot far longer than autos here in the US. The dealer came off $2000 off the asking price because it had been on the lot a while and because it's a manual. Personally, I'll only ever buy a manual tranny car.