When using a car for trade how would it work if I still had owed money on my car loan would I have to pay that off before I can trade my car . How does it work

Asked by lcporter Jan 05, 2017 at 11:57 PM about the 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

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86,005

I don't advise doing this, but dealers will frequently offer to roll what you owe into the new loan.

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It's called "negative equity" and it makes you "upside down" the minute you make the deal. Again, if you have plenty of cashflow and don't mind doing this , but, make sure that you pay off the new loan to the termination date. It better be a car you really love and want. What's wrong with keeping your current car??

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If your car is worth more than you actually owe, you'll have some equity to use towards this new vehicle. That would be the best situation. Good luck.

Thanks...I got a car I could afford payment wise . So now I want to trade for something that I really want nothing wrong but equity not more than whats owed thanks for the advice

86,005

lcporter- I understand, it's always better to get something you really want but can afford... and pay off the car , then keep it for 4 to 5 years. You'll almost always be money ahead this way. What are you planning to get???

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