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HI there, I'm trying to sell my car that I have bought on December last year for $5500. Is a Hyundai Getz 2002, 1.3L, with 155000km done, brand new front tyres. I'm trying to sell it for at least $4500, but wont get sold, what about for trades in.. How much would I be looking at to receive for it?

I suspect the high mileage is the reason you are unable to sell this car. Perhaps you need to lower your price expectations?
Regarding a trade-in price, it will depend on what vehicle you are trading it in on. If you are looking at a high value vehicle to buy, a dealer is likely to give you more for the trade-in than if you are buying a less expensive vehicle.
The only way you'll know for sure is to get a dealer to appraise your vehicle - but they will be unlikely to discuss trade-in price until they know which car you intend to purchase from them.

I was looking at the Honda Edix 2004. what should I tell them, what is the best way to approach a dealer for a trade in?

Make arrangements to view and drive the Edix first to make sure it's suitable. However, let the dealer know that you have a trade-in - which he will appraise and advise you of the value.
In reality, the figure that's important to you is the change-over figure (in other words, the difference between the value of the car you're buying and your trade).

Yes, I'm aware of it. Thanks a lot, I will start looking where the Edix is and sending mails or coming around to do the trade.

Yes, that's the way to approach it. I should also have said to ask the dealer before you go to view the Edix if they accept trade-ins.