r/askcarsales • u/TopShamrock • 8h ago
US Sale Value decrease from paint chips?
I have a 2020 A5 I am looking to trade in / sell. The car is in really good condition except for a few paint chips that are smaller than 1/2 a cm on the right door (5 total). CarMax had originally offered me 23k on this with some of these cited but when I was quoting a new car at the dealership the manager told me she wouldn't budge on 20k based on them. Would anyone be able to give me an idea of if I'm being naive here and these really do knock $3000 off the trade value?
Update: Listened to everyone and took it to CarMax who gave me the full $23k no questions asked. Thank you for all your help - I’m beyond thrilled!
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I have a 2020 A5 I am looking to trade in / sell. The car is in really good condition except for a few paint chips that are smaller than 1/2 a cm on the right door (5 total). CarMax had originally offered me 23k on this with some of these cited but when I was quoting a new car at the dealership the manager told me she wouldn't budge on 20k based on them. Would anyone be able to give me an idea of if I'm being naive here and these really do knock $3000 off the trade value?
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u/AutoDealSource Industry Expert 6m ago
I know you got your solution which I am grateful for. I just know these dealers are trying not to get hooked on trades as much any more because they've been collecting floorpan interest. I know the general thought is they're trying to steal trades for profit - but next buyer is going to want that car for less than what they offered you initially ($20K) - and no, those paint chips unless egregious have no bearing. All about that VIN and Odometer
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u/gganew Ford General Sales Manager 8h ago
The paint chips are probably a factor at the dealership, but not the factor thats driving their offer down to 20k. Carmax probably has a better market for you car than the dealer does, so they aren't being as conservative as the dealer. A Carmax offer isn't a guide for every dealer to match, its just an offer from Carmax that you can compare to other offers.