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> Thinking Of Trading In The Lancer...
crayonshinchan
post Dec 26 2007, 02:21 AM
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I'm sorry to say the least, but despite it being such a great car with great interior features... I can't help but think it's lacking in power... I'm wondering what the trade in value of this car will be if I take it to a used dealership b/c I'm thinking of trading it in for a used g35. And before everyone starts dissing me and stuff, try to understand I just want some help and not here to diss MY OWN CAR.

It is a white gts with sun and sound package & 7000km on it. A used g35 is around $20k before tax so I'm wondering if trading it in is enough to get the g

On a side note, I really really like the looks and features on the car, it handles well and have lots of space for passengers and in the trunk but 152hp doesn't cut it for me. I know all sorts of mods are in the works, including turbo which will boost it to 300+ hp but I lack the technical knowledge in modding cars to mod the lancer :(

If anyone can provide me with the trade in value I will really appreciate it, thanks in advance
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post Dec 26 2007, 09:09 AM
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I would guess 14k-15k if you have a manual 15-16k if you have cvt

Value of a car drops 2-3k the second you drive it of the lot -> and trade in value at a used car dealer lot will not get you much...if they can resell the car for 18k they won't give you more than 16k

I suggest selling the car yourself - you will make much more $$$

You will be taking a huge loss selling the car so soon - I suggest waiting at least 2yrs, unless you have plenty of money to throw around, also remember you have a great warranty on your Lancer...you will be lucky to get a 1 or 2 yr warranty on a used car, it's usually 3month - then whatever is left on the manufacturers warranty
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post Dec 26 2007, 10:13 AM
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post Dec 26 2007, 12:54 PM
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i would say its a big mistake to do that i done it with a galant before and i lost so much money as some one said above better if u wait 1 or 2 year so that way u come out better at the end but if u got money go head! but its a very bad ide why dont u try to boost up ur lancer little??
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post Dec 26 2007, 01:11 PM
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very bad idea. Too much money down the drain. If ur eagerness for more power its all that matters, then go for it! all the way! But, in first place, u shouldnt have bought this car if u craved so much about horsepower. Wonder how come u didnt noticed it when u looked at the specs or in the test drives?
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post Dec 26 2007, 08:25 PM
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well at the moment I really liked the car and it fits all my needs for university (cargo space/trunk/warranty/gas mileage etc), also the horsepower seem enough back then because I just learned manual and the lancer felt fast for a beginner you know? Now that I've been driving it for half a year I want more hp =(

but bad news is I went to used car dealership today and the car there say he can offer me 17k for the car + taxes so he's giving me 19k for it, then I have to add another 4k to pay for the G35 ($21k+ tax is around 24k)... I was hoping for an even swap but I know that is impossible. Still, I think I will keep the lancer because honestly I like it, but it's just not worth the trouble for more horsepower and besides the lancer suits me more than the gas-eating g35.

Thanks for everyone's help, I think I will make a big mistake if I did trade it in, now all I can hope for is some mods that will boost the car's power a bit more.
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post Dec 26 2007, 08:36 PM
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good to see you're gonna keep it :-)

I know how you feel. I used to have a 2-door 1.8L that was quicker then this. I was originally gonna import an Evo 7 GSR in mint condition, low km's (under 20,000) but the week my loan got aproved was the week that the Exch rate went from...

1AUD = 107Yen to 94++ Yen, which meant $4000 - $5000 more for the Evo... <_<

so... hence the new GTS instead....
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post Dec 27 2007, 02:24 AM
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i thought about doing this too. was gonna trade in my gts for a faster car then i thought to myself is it worth paying 7-10 more grand just so i can stay a little ahead of someone? i mean its really nice to have a faster car than the next guy but is it economical? gotta use the "do i NEED this or do i WANT this" mentality. i mean is having 100 more horsepower gonna pay for the extra 10 grand that i owe?
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post Dec 27 2007, 12:45 PM
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"crayon" would the 35 be good in the winter?!? and think about this also, if lets say 2 or 3 years down the road your gunna want that 4 door for "kids" ?? and you can have kids in it, and it still look DAMN GOOD!! just wait for a year, and you can get a good cold air intake, and header back exhaust for about $1k and you will gain 15hp and maybe lighter rims, and lower it! and thats a SEXY car, with two kids in the back! :grin:
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post Dec 28 2007, 02:23 PM
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Yeah, its such a sexy looking car.
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post Dec 28 2007, 02:49 PM
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haha sexy car wow i'd never thought it'd be that sexy but maybe beautiful hot and sexy would do.
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post Jan 1 2008, 11:28 PM
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why dont you just put a turbo in it?? why would you sell a brand new car for a second hand one thats just wasting your own money...at least give it to your wife or something like that and trade her car in and get the g273 whatever its called. mylancer is fun i love it!!
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You should have waited a while for the Lancer 09 GTS.
Well at least a few horsepower increase will do a bit if you cant afford an EVO.
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post Jan 2 2008, 01:39 AM
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QUOTE(crayonshinchan @ Dec 26 2007, 02:21 AM)
I'm sorry to say the least, but despite it being such a great car with great interior features... I can't help but think it's lacking in power... I'm wondering what the trade in value of this car will be if I take it to a used dealership b/c I'm thinking of trading it in for a used g35. And before everyone starts dissing me and stuff, try to understand I just want some help and not here to diss MY OWN CAR.

It is a white gts with sun and sound package & 7000km on it. A used g35 is around $20k before tax so I'm wondering if trading it in is enough to get the g

On a side note, I really really like the looks and features on the car, it handles well and have lots of space for passengers and in the trunk but 152hp doesn't cut it for me. I know all sorts of mods are in the works, including turbo which will boost it to 300+ hp but I lack the technical knowledge in modding cars to mod the lancer :(

If anyone can provide me with the trade in value I will really appreciate it, thanks in advance
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install a bolt on exhaust upgrade for just 1 day and i am sure you would change your mind. especially if you have a CVT. Alot of power is being held back by the restrictive Stock muffler. Better yet, you live in Toronto? I will let you drive my EVOSOUL 08 GTS project car, and I am sure you will change your mind. Coffee's on me.
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post Jan 2 2008, 03:05 AM
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QUOTE(EvoSoul @ Jan 1 2008, 10:39 PM)
install a bolt on exhaust upgrade for just 1 day and i am sure you would change your mind. especially if you have a CVT.  Alot of power is being held back by the restrictive Stock muffler.  Better yet, you live in Toronto?  I will let you drive my EVOSOUL 08 GTS project car,  and I am sure you will change your mind.  Coffee's on me.
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I agree. Just add the Greddy exhaust and either the Fujita SRI or the Injen CAI, and you'll be happy.
I have the Greddy, and it really helps with deceleration. Especially if you down shift with the CVT, your car won't feel like its gonna break down. Down-shifting isn't harsh anymore.
I also have the Fujita and that $hit really opens up the engine.
Not only do these upgrades help the overall performance and low-end power of the car. They make the car very fluent and smooth.
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post Jan 14 2008, 02:35 AM
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funny when he said even trade or swap no way man dealers have to make money. In the real world you would never hear from a dealer saying we do car swaps?

The dealer doesn't own the car the bank does and banks talk with money to them you have $17,000 of negative equity.
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post Jan 15 2008, 10:51 AM
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Buy the 09 lancer ralliart :57:
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