I sold a '97 Nissan 200SX SE-R on the private market. Toyota was offering $1000 on the trade-in which they knew in their hearts was a total ripoff, which convinces me that everyone's out to "get theirs". I figure since the tC is such a screaming deal, they had better make money SOMEHOW (I wasn't getting any mods), so what better way that lowballing on the trade-in value.
I mentioned previously, I sorely miss my SE-R, it was truly an amazing car in so many ways. From the engine, to the handling, to the size, to the comfortable seats, it's spirit.. it's really an enthusiast's car that inspired alot more confidence that it probably should have. I sold it to this dude out on Long Island that's going to rip out the engine, drop in a new one with a turbo, a NOS kit, new intake, the works, then take it to the track. He says we'll go for a ride when it's done. Can't wait to see my baby reach a potential she never did with me!
I sold it because repairs were starting to mount, and were going to be more than it was worth for a trade-in. So the tC made the most sense to capture the essence of my old car. I miss my SE-R, but if my tC wasn't so awesome, I'd really be upset.
The tC, in my mind, is like my old car, except that it's finally grown up.
Ed