trade in question

Hello e-one. Is it better for me to go to a dealership with a trade that I owe $8,000 on or should I pay it off with part of my purchasing money before I go? KBB states a good trade value of around $10,500. Which option will look better or give me more bargaining power with the dealership? or does it not even matter? thanks!

it all depends, first just because kbb said its worth $10,500 dosent mean that what they will give you. What kind of car is it? what do you think you can sell it on your own for. You dont have more or less leverage either way, the dealer wantsto sell the car. It can be more cinfusing throwing your trade in and youll get less money but it is easier and youll probably get a break on taxes