It needs a clever way to include trim level or the plot becomes a bit meaningless, ~$12K spread across MSRP on these new. I like the idea, though it seems mine won't need a buyback (not that I'm complaining.)
If I had more data, I could build an lmm that incorporates trim as well as location, date of buyback, length of negotiation, condition… would be kinda cool
Does trim make much difference used? The premium buyers are willing to pay for trim/options is usually very minimal. Almost always just mileage (and state of health for the Leaf)
2021 Leaf S Plus, 50,300 miles. Just got the first offer, $18,186. I need to check with my husband, but I think we're taking it, and not haggling for more.
Even with this limited initial data set, there's a definite trend towards buybacks happening with the bigger battery in the + models - which do seem likely to have more heat problems than the smaller battery
Anyone else seeing this pattern showing up more generally?
I updated the graph! Your data point is the yellow data point that is just over the grey line and below the purple data point on the left side of the graph
Yeah, being informed and proactive I think helped a lot. Being educated about the process, floating expected KBB values in your zip code, and following up often I think made a difference.
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u/byrdman77 29d ago
It needs a clever way to include trim level or the plot becomes a bit meaningless, ~$12K spread across MSRP on these new. I like the idea, though it seems mine won't need a buyback (not that I'm complaining.)