." a dealer will take anything if they want to sell a car. then with the new car i'll drive it like i stole it."
As a dealer I can tell you that yes, we will usually "take anything in trade". However, the valuation ALWAYS refects what the dealer thinks your car is worth. If you trash your car, the dealer WILL know and adjust the valuation accordingly. Keep in mind, in this area, the dealers are usually MUCH smarter than you are!
There is no cheating the Man. In the end, you pay.
Now, if this is your dough, hey, who am I to get in the way of a man who wants to throw his money away?
It's your nickel.
