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ZBB · 05-12-2013, 03:09 PM

Quick update... Just got a call from Autonation -- they are offering $27k for the Boxster. Sales tax benefit is $1900 (based on 7.05% AZ and Scottsdale tax rates as of June 1) -- so puts the "value" of the trade just under $29k.

For reference, some recently closed eBay auctions on '08 Boxster S seem to be selling no higher than $30k, so this is pretty decent for a trade offer. It also needs new tires (which the Autonation form asked about status), so if I sold private party, I'd have to ask for $1k less just since it needs new tires within the next couple months.

I'll probably take it over to Carmax one afternoon this week and see what their offer is -- if they offer anything over $29.5k, I might just do that (and get a rental car for 1-2 weeks while waiting for the Tesla)

AutoNation will need to do a visual inspection that needs to be done at least a week before the Tesla delivery, so I'll need to schedule that once I have a delivery date for the Tesla...

05-12-2013, 03:09 PM	#120
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Quick update... Just got a call from Autonation -- they are offering $27k for the Boxster. Sales tax benefit is $1900 (based on 7.05% AZ and Scottsdale tax rates as of June 1) -- so puts the "value" of the trade just under $29k. For reference, some recently closed eBay auctions on '08 Boxster S seem to be selling no higher than $30k, so this is pretty decent for a trade offer. It also needs new tires (which the Autonation form asked about status), so if I sold private party, I'd have to ask for $1k less just since it needs new tires within the next couple months. I'll probably take it over to Carmax one afternoon this week and see what their offer is -- if they offer anything over $29.5k, I might just do that (and get a rental car for 1-2 weeks while waiting for the Tesla) AutoNation will need to do a visual inspection that needs to be done at least a week before the Tesla delivery, so I'll need to schedule that once I have a delivery date for the Tesla... __________________ ZBB Last edited by ZBB; 05-12-2013 at 03:20 PM.