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      03-23-2009, 09:49 PM   #23
TimMc
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Originally Posted by Gumball View Post
I picked up my 135 late January but was worried about selling my old car (05 Corolla Sportivo) due to the economic crisis so put it on carsales at higher than redbook value in early December (figured no hurry). Sold it in 3 days for $500 under my asking. Before I listed it I polished it to better than new, including imaculate engine and interior, took some photos with the DSLR and the emails/phone calls were non stop

Only catch was I needed to borrow a car for 5 weeks while I waited for my 135 to arrive!

Private sale is the way to go, trading in is IMHO throwing away money.
Totally agree.
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