Dealers have to make something off your trades! Can't expect them to lose money on a car just because you want more. Sure you can get more for it, but it is a HASSLE selling it yourself!! No fuss, no muss with a trade-in. Worth leaving it where I parked it when I drive home in a new ride! I don't like getting ripped off either, but you are paying for the service of having your old car deposed of. Just my 2 cents worth! Jim in Minneapolis