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Re:Trade-in values

mlines
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01 Mar 2024 12:59 #254725 by mlines

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I think he means £5699 + the SZ4 to do the trade for the new car

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
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235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
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01 Mar 2024 13:01 #254726 by rogerzilla

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I think it's rather finely balanced. The LCV is just an SZ4 without back seats, so it's not an upgrade as such - you are just losing 40,000 miles and getting higher VED (I found insurance was absurdly cheap for the LCV).

If you can get a better colour and (of course) a car with no rust and no wear, it may be worth it to you. If you are tall, the LCV bulkhead will need to come out to achieve a good seat position, and that means taking out a lot of expensive parts that you've paid for. Unless you like sitting bolt upright, 5'10" is about the limit.

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01 Mar 2024 13:05 #254728 by DrRobin

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mlines wrote:
I think he means £5699 + the SZ4 to do the trade for the new car

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Oh yes, just re-read it. I suppose that is probably about right. Not sure I would go for it, but then he might not need a car and might be VAT registered, so that would make perfect sense.

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01 Mar 2024 13:16 #254729 by Micheal

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Thanks all, yes it is SZ4 +£5.699 in return for the LCV

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01 Mar 2024 15:56 #254730 by 300bhpton

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Micheal wrote:
Thanks all, yes it is SZ4 +£5.699 in return for the LCV

I suppose on the one hand you are saying that for just under £6k you can 'buy' a brand new Jimny. Although you may want to check what WBAC are offering as a comparison for the trade in value.

If your current example is a bit tired, worn or you can get some kind of tax benefit/VAT back. Then I can see that might also make sense.

On the flip side however, if yours is tidy with no issues. It will cost you essentially £6k to end up in exactly the same vehicle minus rear seats.

I don't think anyone here is qualified to say if it is a good deal for you or not.

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