So I went to the pontiac site and looked at trade in on my 04 K1500.It stickered for 27k 1.5 years ago,now with most options and 15k its worth 10-13k trade in value.WTF! Needless to say I won't be buying.

 

sell it privately, trade-in values always suck...

 

As far as trade in values go, don't be suprised. With all the new badass car deals on new vehicles, the used market has TANKED. Used car values are down, and as a result, the trade values have gone down. You'll get $15k or $16k tops if you are lucky. I had a truck that stickered for $31,000 and less than two years later I had trouble getting $16k for it.

That's just the way it goes. You'd likely have better luck trading in your Camaro if it's closer to being paid off, or is paid off.

 

 

Do you have a Carmax Dealership nearby? You might see what they would give you for it. They say they'll buy the vehicle even if you don't buy from them.

 

There are also things you can do to improve your trade in value of your existing vehicle.

New tires, clean and wash the car, clean everything out of the interior, and I mean everything. Make the car/truck look as new as possible, you will definately be surprised how much more they'll give you if you do all of that.

I noticed a $3000 increase just from cleaning and detailing. I never kept anything in my vehicles, and I never allow food or drink, so there were never any stains inside. I also have no children, so that helped. Not smoking is another huge bennefit.

I got $16k for my 2003 Silverado that stickered for $31k after only two years. Depreciation sucks.

 

I had a Silverado LS Ext cab short bed as well. I cleaned the hell out of it the other day and the used car guys were impressed as hell. I got 15k on the trade, which is not bad, but not great either.

I am the proud new owner of an 05 Quicksilver M6 too!

 

that orange is called fusion i believe.



very nice color. i havent seen one in person yet.

 

I was offered 15.7 over the phone on a "new" [but titled by dealer,never left lot]04 with SAP hood/grille.I couldn't detail my truck to look newer,I'm pretty **** and it looks like it just came off the lot.The camaro ain't going anywhere.Thanks,I'll keep looking.

 

It's actually Brazen Orange Metallic, Fusion is the color the Monaro version and is more copper like

 

I recently saw an 06 GTO with the orange color. It looks to be nearly identical to the Orange Fusion Metallic on my 04 Grand Prix Comp G. I really do love it. I have received a couple of dozen compliments on my car and its color.

 

For the record, any orange is pretty much hideous. To each their own though.

 

And most silver, black and red cars are pretty boring and common. To each his own though.

 

I just have a problem with cars that are colored some what like what gets left over on your Q-Tip after cleaning your ears.

 

Kinda old thread...but I'll chime in since I just registered. I'm expecting my Brazen Orange to arrive soon. I have to disagree with you Firehawk0220

Black looks great when clean, but shows swirl marks and dirt so easily. Silver and red have never been my bag either. I admit I wasn't sure about the orange at first, but it's light enough of a color and unique enough that it grew on me quickly. I definately don't like orange cars that are the color of pumpkins or oranges.

Like "y'all" said....to each their own.

 

back in may i got 15k for a 2000 z71 with 60,000 miles :p

 

Dealer said they would give me $16,000 today for my 04 GTO with 26,000 miles....

 

They have an Orange GTO at the dealer I bought mine from, looks awsome.

 

Agreed.