anyone sell there car at an auction?

From: Jay Boudreau (jboudreau@net1plus.com)
Date: Sat Feb 28 1998 - 00:08:32 EST


Hi everyone.
    I went to the Dodge dealership today, to check out a 98 Dakota
Sport. I used Autovantage and was able to purchase a new vehicle for 293
over invoice. I did not however purchase one today :( Here is my
problem. I have a trade-in. It is a sweet, well cared for 92 Daytona
IROC R/T. Perfect condition...42,000 miles. I looked at Kellys Blue
Book, and the trade in value is 6500.00 Not great, but do-able. I owe
6,000 as of today on it. I figured if the dealership can give me at
least 5,500 I would sign papers today. No Go. Dealership said they would
give me 3,500 for my car! Yeah Right! I really want , actually NEED to
get more money for my car. Sunday I will try and see how much other
dealerships (new and used) will give me. It seems that because the car
is not listed in the NADA book, I seem to get screwed. (R/Ts are pretty
rare.. less than 1500 made i beleive) Dealership did talk to me about
selling it at an auction. I would go with the head sales manager, with
my car to an auction. Has anyone ever done this? My main question is,
will i get even more screwed doing this, or can i reject all bids i dont
like. I don't think they have a starting bid at this auction. Any help
on this would be great. The reason I WILL NOT sell my car outright, is
because of the Lemon Law in Massachusetts. I am liable for my car for 60
days after I sell it.. I have gone threw hell, selling my car before my
I bought my daytona. Person who bought my other car (which was perfect
with low miles also) seized the engine a week after i sold it to him. I
had to pay to fix this, or give him his money back! I will not let this
happen again. Sorry for my ramblings, I just really want a Dakota!
Thanx
Jay Boudreau
trying to get rid of my R/T



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