Originally Posted by machz

Easily I did it without any problem at all. They will ask normal of miles you drive and factor that in, also the condition must be the same at time of sale. I have done it for my last 3 vehicles as I normally order instead of taking off the lot. Think of it from a dealers perspective. They can now low ball you knowing they have the car you want. Sure you can walk away but I'm guessing you put a deposit down that you will likely lose and they will sell the car to someone else anyway. If you have a good dealer that you have a relationship with this may not happen but I wouldn't take that chance.

Originally Posted by mdpeterman

I don't know what dealer you are working with but my dealer has fully refundable deposits. So I could walk away (I won't) but I could. Thankfully I am not pressed to get rid of my current car if the dealer offer is terrible, but so far my dealer experience has been positive.

Originally Posted by machz

Many dealers will not refund your deposit not all that's why I said likely. Also it's common sense that negotiating a trade after your ordered car is sitting on the lot won't normally get you the best deal. I never said that you couldn't get a good deal it's just less likely.

Originally Posted by freshpow78

Easy solution: Don't enter into a lease agreement that doesn't allow you to sell the car without incurring any fees to anyone you want before the term is up.

Originally Posted by machz

I agree but the question was about trade in value.

Originally Posted by freshpow78

yea I still don't understand your point. Every offer I've ever gotten on any vehicle has always come with an expiration, whether it's from a dealership, CarMax, or my lessor. It's not a very smart idea to make someone an offer for anything without putting an expiration on it.