Should I Detail '99 GT for trade-in?

[Ktee's Stang]

I'm looking at selling my 99 GT either by trade-in or individual sale. I'd like to get as much for it as I can. (need for 2003 Cobra downpayment). Should I have it detailed? and if so to what extent? I'd sure appreciate any advice...
It's in pretty good condition.. I can give details ...
Ktee

 

[GR8WHITE]

It won't hurt to have it shining like a new penny. That just let's the buyer/dealer know it was taken care of. A good wash and wax would be nice. The interior should be clean as well, which I'm sure it is.
Having all the maintenance records as well is another way of proving it is taken care of. I keep my receipts when I get the oil changed or any routine maintenance done. I keep them in the owners manual in the dash.

 

[Ktee's Stang]

Thanks for your reply. I'll make sure its clean inside and out. I'm just wondering if its worth the money to have it professionally done. Do you think it will bring the sales price up enough to warrant it? And, how much do you think I should spend? Theres a lot of shops out there with different quotes. Thanks again,
Ktee

 

[GR8WHITE]

I'd go the autobell wash route, and try for a mild wax job. I wouldn't spend more than $100 in any case. If it helps you great! If it doesn't, you haven't invested too much money.

That is just my opinion though.

 

[Ktee's Stang]

Hi, thanks for the info. I agree w/you,

Ktee

 

[scott]

just so you will know, i traded a 99gt 35th anniversary with 28,000 on it. very nice with auto trans. dealer offered 13 for it i took 13.5 i think he would have gone 14. hope this helps. to be the kicker i see my old stang around town, it was advertised in auto trader for 4 weeks and not a nibble. the dealer sold it in 3 days. good luck

 

[Ktee's Stang]

Thanks, mine is blk/blk 99 GT - leather/17inch wheels, man. trans, premium sound/fully loaded 39,000 miles. in great condition. Do you have a general idea what I should ask for it? Thanks again,

ktee

 

[scott]

in all honesty, with the miles, thedealer would probably try 12.5 to 13. id ask 15.5 for an individual sale.

 

[SVT X 2]

I wouldn't go the extra mile and PAY to have it detailed... the dealer is gonna pimp ya' either way on a trade, that's just how they are. Just make sure it's clean int.-wise and maybe get the dust off the motor. If you wanna throw a quick wax on, sure, but I doubt that's gonna yeild you any more...

 

[Ktee's Stang]

That's what I'm afraid of. Business is business... and I'm not too good at these things. I've a feeling I won't get what I need out of my GT. Money's a bit tight...I may end up keeping the GT and (sob!) letting go of my Cobra order... we'll see.....