Best & worst time to trade in?

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Im guessing anytime within 1 year is the worst because of depreciation but what about the best time? Is there such a thing?...
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To me the best time is when you notice body panel rust starting to form on non replaceable body panel parts. Visible rust is a huge turn off to many car enthusiasts and most non-car people, and will affect resale considerably. Another good time would be when the car still has ~6 months of warranty remaining so if the buyer has any problems with the car initially then they can get Honda to look after it without a punch in the pocketbook.
 

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always depends on how much you own and if the dealer feeling happy about having your ride....ill guess after 4 years of owning it the baloon going over to the new ride is almost square as the retail p[rice of your new ride...so 4 years i would say...before that youll have a big balloon
 

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This would be a good poll question..
a) Around warranty expiration
b) Right before the next generation model is available for sale
c) Right before maintenance starts to get expensive
d) Never (Type R being immune to depreciation ;))
 

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I say best time November ,December towards end of the month
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