Is it better to trade in or sell a motorcycle?
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Trading in a vehicle is more cost-effective compared to selling it. Here is some additional information: 1. Trade-in purchase: A trade-in purchase is a service where consumers use the assessed value of their used vehicle plus additional payment to buy a new car from a brand dealer. This practice, which involves offsetting the price of a new car with the value of an old one in accordance with national regulations, is called a trade-in purchase. 2. Method: The owner only needs to drive the old vehicle to the dealership, where an appraiser will quickly evaluate the used car and provide a price. After selecting a new car, the owner only needs to pay the difference to complete the trade-in, and all remaining procedures will be handled by dedicated personnel.
Last time I dealt with my old motorcycle, I also struggled with whether to trade it in or sell it directly. After doing the math, I found selling it myself was more cost-effective. Trading in is hassle-free, but dealers always offer very low prices, especially since motorcycles depreciate quickly. I listed mine on Xianyu for a few days and found a buyer who offered over 2000 RMB more than the trade-in price from the dealer. However, I had to handle the transfer procedures myself and negotiate the price with the buyer. If you dislike hassle, trading in is indeed convenient—it can be done right at the new car dealership and can even offset some of the cost of the new vehicle. Just a reminder: visit two or three more places to compare prices, and don’t easily trust the salesperson’s quote.
