Trade in value of 2005 S type Jaguar in GOOD condition

http://www.carsdirect.com/used-car-buying/trade-in-car-calculator-understand-the-formula

Salespeople will always try that crap. I had a similar experience, they offered me $3000 trade in on my car with a Market Value of over $8,000 (at the time). They are testing you..your knowledge, car-buying experience/skills. They insulted you. Trade-In will never be close to Market Value, but I called him on it and walked out. he literally chased me from showroom waving papers, "Wait Mr. X, I talked to my manager..." I never looked back, and never bought another car. As for your Jag, KBB I have found is a good guide for Trade-in values. There may be a formula but what they do is look at you an low-ball by thousands, seeing if you bite.

Was the offer from a dealer? And the most important question is, What options are on the Jag? if it is loaded, with Nav, Leather, "R" 3.0L or the 4.2L motor.....in theory the fair market value is about 1500-2000$ more they the trade in value. What is a good strategy is to look at a very loaded low milage Jag first, then have them give you there trade in value, for your car, lock them in. And then pick out the car you really want. Hope this helps

Joanna_G.....Look at a XKR first, then let them give you there offer.....Reverse physiology.....gets them every time......