Originally Posted by
thescott
If you're talking about the "Trade-In" link on the top of the page, I'm pretty sure that's just a way for Supra to get your info over to a local dealer. My guess is that you would then go through a trade in process like any other. IMHO, if you own the boat outright, you'd be better off selling to a private party. I haven't hear of many people being happy with the value placed on their boat/car/motorcycle, etc. when going the trade-in route.
You will almost always get more for your boat by selling it yourself. The advantage to trading it in, in most states, is you get to deduct your trade in from the amount of sales tax you pay.
Another route you might consider, is ask the dealer you are purchasing from if you can bring the buyer for your boat in and run the deal through the dealer. Doing it this way, you get more for your trade AND get the tax discount, the paper work is done correctly, and your dealer sells two boats. (The dealer will probably want to tack on a $100 or $200 to do the deal, but its worth it.... as long as your state does not prohibit transactions of this nature)
2007 Supra 24 SSV 340 CAT
Lake Bryan, TX