Wow, at the Audi dealership I got a completly different approach when I was going to trade in my 2000 323i. They were siked at the options and told me I would get much more as the car would be more marketable. I guess it all depends on how sleazy the dealership is.

I for one am completely done trading in. I would much rather sell it private party, even if it means I sell it for trade in value to another person. I say screw the dealers, they want money on both sides of the deal.