What is it with trade in's ?

[roddy1960]

G'day all ...I've had a Series ll AU Futura since 2003 and last year I bought a BA Fairmont Ghia as well...In recent months I've been exploring the possibility of buying a really tidy FG so I decided to try and trade the Fairmont..NUP...Got these replies.."Can't give them away "...." Can't re-sell it , will just sit there ".. yadda yadda yadda......Apparently no car yard is interested in a proper iconic Ford 4.0 litre anymore ..The closest I got was a $2000 minimum trade on a 2010 XR 6 with 91,000 kms on it for $13,990..My only hope is Gumtree or just sticking a for sale sign on it..Here's the thing though..It's in great order apart from a jammy CD stacker, goes like the clappers..mint silver colour with the factory Tow Pack , full leather , etc..AND NO CAR YARD WILL TRADE IT UNLESS I VIRTUALLY GIVE IT TO THEM...Good job it's such a nice car that if I keep it , it won't be hard to live with...Anybody else have similar trade in issues?..Cheers Rod..