Thinking about going from an '18 XLT 3.5 20k miles to '15 Platinum 3.5 w/50k miles
10-14-2018, 10:39 PM
#11
Senior Member
No way I would give up 2 years, max tow package, or the 6.5 foot bed for a truck that is 3 years older. Plus, you think your truck is worth 34k trade but they will offer you like 28k for trade.
10-14-2018, 10:48 PM
#12
Senior Member
10-14-2018, 11:03 PM
#13
Theft recovery’s with minor collision and also work trucks with service body damage are the better buys. I got my 16 in my signature for $4500 with 28k miles on it. $5300 total with auction fee, $1000 to fix the theft damage and new battery, used door and bed for $2600 in white. I have $300 in transportation miscellaneous and had to take off a couple early afternoons to deal with it.
Are they financing it?
You’ll have a hard time reselling it and will probably need to run it into the ground.
Are they financing it?
You’ll have a hard time reselling it and will probably need to run it into the ground.
10-14-2018, 11:41 PM
#14
Gone Golfin
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Never in a million years. Just giving up the warranty isn't worth it.
10-15-2018, 12:28 AM
#15
Senior Member
No way a 18 to a 15 salvage title just to save 2k.
10-15-2018, 01:01 AM
#16
Not in a million years. A 2018 that you bought new, versus a *salvage* 2015? Plus you're going to a 6-speed/1st gen 3.5, versus the 10sp/2nd gen? You also aren't likely to save a dime after you look at documentation fees, taxes, registration, and other costs.
I'm in awe of your comment that "the adaptive CC, leather seats & shorter bed of the platinum (50k miles) would make it way more practical as a DD". Holy ****, seriously? The bed makes a minor difference. The leather seats and adaptive cruise make ZERO difference to daily driveability. I like mine, but geez, they certainly aren't required.
Keep what you've got and add the features you want to it. Most are very well documented here.
I'm in awe of your comment that "the adaptive CC, leather seats & shorter bed of the platinum (50k miles) would make it way more practical as a DD". Holy ****, seriously? The bed makes a minor difference. The leather seats and adaptive cruise make ZERO difference to daily driveability. I like mine, but geez, they certainly aren't required.
Keep what you've got and add the features you want to it. Most are very well documented here.
10-15-2018, 01:10 AM
#17
That’s crazy pants. No friggin way. And good luck getting ANY money out of the wrecked truck should you decide to sell.
10-15-2018, 02:02 AM
#18
No worries. He will wake sober tomorrow.
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10-15-2018, 08:35 AM
#20
I do not remember ever coming across a "Salvage title" that had minor collision work...
No insurance carrier will offer comp or collision...
This vehicle is not a good idea to purchase for your situation...
No insurance carrier will offer comp or collision...
This vehicle is not a good idea to purchase for your situation...