[FORD] Trying to trade a 2016 impala limited ltz with around 5k of neg eq on a mache e, i qualify for the 7500 and additional state 4000 ev rebate. Ive dealt directly with the sales manager the entire time and he has ensured me he wants to earn my business. Vehicle MSRP is 45,590 , during employee…

[image] max_g: be prepared to make 10-20 offers before one is accepted What’s the usual breakdown on this: multiple offers to one dealer, the same offer to multiple dealers, or both? Do sales/finance workers in the auto industry expect to go back and forth with offers or just say, “No thanks”…

Know what car you want, know the target number you’re willing to sign, search for the dealer who has the car, send out the offer. You can send out the same offer again near the end of the month.

[image] 9benua: know the target number you’re willing to sign Important distinction is that the target offer has to feasible given all of the variables and not pulled out of the air.

[image] jm020: the target offer has to feasible given all of the variables and not pulled out of the air Is the 1.25 rule still considered feasible in today’s market. My 400 payment thought process was loosely based off that as a starting point

There is only one answer here…keep the Chevy until the wheels falls off…and refinance if possible.

[image] ld187: Is the 1.25 rule still considered feasible in today’s market. Those rules are garbage. Forget you ever heard any of them.

[image] ResidualMistakes: What’s the usual breakdown on this: multiple offers to one dealer, the same offer to multiple dealers, or both? Same offer to multiple dealers. Anything other than a yes or nearest counter offer: move on and keep moving.

[image] max_g: Same offer to multiple dealers. Need to be able to use calc or spreadsheet, etc. to put together offer first…and alter based negotiations, finance options, etc.

I saw some $400 ish One pay ZDX’s leases in signed deals. That appears to be your target. Without a one pay, throwing in $150 mo in neg equity and without top tier credit (no idea your credit) I would assume you would realistically be closer to $600 a month than $400. I would drive your car…

Deal check 2025 mach e premium w/neg equity (need help)

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Spend the time and learn how to use the lease calc here or put your own spreadsheets together…otherwise the world of hurt you are in (neg egg) will only get worse.