Trade in Honda Jazz or sell privately

Thanks for your reply.The Honda Jazz I bought six years ago is now almost doubled in price surely that must affect the trade in or resale value of second-hand car.

If a Honda salesperson offers 12,000 trade in then the car must be worth a bit more than that privately. I'm no expert. so I could be mistaken.

Thanks for the information and suggestions.Perhaps a trade in is the best route all things considered,it's certainly the simplest.To be honest I only take an interest in cars when I'm buying one, hence the need for advice.Most dealerships now give very little reduction for cash so I would need to sell it for more than the trade in value to make it worth the bother.

On the positive side ,as you mentioned, 5 grand less than I paid for it new,is a good return. Unfortunately they have all nearly doubled in price.Soon the only people buying new will be either PCP addicts or company car perks.

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Thanks for the information. I guess I was a bit wide of the mark expecting €14000. As some others have mentioned perhaps the trade in isn't such a bad offer afterall.

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Thanks to all for the information very much appreciated.

Just for clarity when I bought the car in 2017 I paid €17000 and got 3,000 scrappage on my very old escort. So the retail price was 20,000.

Also the car advertising site "cars Ireland " value the car at over 16,000 which would make 14,000 seem reasonable. They're not buying it of course but that's what they say.

Having thought about it I am going to see how advertising it privately works out.

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Thanks again for the good advice,much appreciated.

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Yes the Honda are so reliable never a days trouble. The only odd thing about the Honda is that the passenger seat is not height adjustable despite the fact that they have spent so much time designing the magic seats in the back.

The passenger seat height is now an issue for us hence we're looking at the Toyota Yaris cross as it has height adjustment.

We got a good deal in 2017 because of the scrappage offer.

We looked at the new Honda Jazz and it's a lovely car though not a whole lot different inside. The hybrid system seems very competent. It is a pity there is no height adjustment for the passenger because they have considered the space so carefully in the rest of the car.

As you say I don't think it's even an option and I'm sure many have brought it to their attention.

The Honda has renound reliability and is so roomy and versatile.I think the Japanese cars are well designed and excellent overall.I guess we do form an attachment to cars though sometimes it's just pure aggrevation.

Thanks for your comments .

Thanks for the information,The Honda fits do appear to have some concerns in the buyers mind whether real or not.

My Honda has lowish mileage 74000 km in perfect condition etc.A few Toyota dealerships have offered a reduction for cash so that would make selling privately attractive.

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Thanks for taking the time and for the good advice. The Japanese imports may be good value and trouble free but common perception is somewhat different. There's definitely plenty of them for sale and very little private Irish cars for sale. I have placed an add today and we'll see how it goes. Fingers crossed.

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Yes it's true, the majority of private buyers are looking for low priced cars and a garage purchase gives a sense of certainty.The Honda Jazz is popular with some as they have a reliable reputation and not too many genuine Irish cars for sale so that might help.Lots of dealers selling Japanese imports at biggish prices is the alternative.

Definitely trading in is simplest but a private sale is worth a punt.

Cartell value the car at €16500 for sale, I have priced mine at €13500 .

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Thank you for your good wishes.

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