Keep BLK 2012 2.5's Coupe or trade in for 2012 3.5SR Coupe

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dhernandez20200
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Car: 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 S BLK
2015 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S BLK

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I need your guys opinion on what to do?
I'm new to the forum and this is my first post so please be civil and no BS answers please :)
Thank you!

So I have a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe its black and pretty basic, doesn't even have blue tooth or steering wheel audio control for the radio. But I do really like still.
I got it about 8 months ago, and I want to add a bunch of extras to it. i.e Spoiler, Buff the paint, Install Hids and Fog lights etc
But I was thinking what if I just traded it in for a 2012 3.5 SR that will come with all that and more instead?
I owe 12,600 on my Current 2.5S Coupe.
When I bought it, it had 42,000 miles. Now it has 50,000.
No issues mechanically.
It is a Certified Pre-Owned that I got from Nissan Dealership with 100,000 mile power train warrenty.
It looks nice, my only problem is the extras.
The only thing is I think I will end up having a bit of negative Equity, if I trade it in?
It would be easier if I could sell it privately so I could get a little more but it's hard to find a private buyer for a lot of money like that.

Should I do it?
Why or Why not?
By the way if kept this one I would do all the work on it myself when I add on all the extras. I would just have to find time to do it.
Thanks guys I look forward to the conversation!


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SanoSuKe
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Location: New Jersey

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Trade it in. 3.5SR > 2.5s is a no brainer. You'll lose some cash but you'll be 10x happier.

seldomseen
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Car: '12 Nissan Altima Coupe SR 3.5
'15 Lexus GS350 F Sport

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If you're "hard up" on getting the 3.5 coupe opposed to a completely different car. Then go for it, as the power difference is huge. Try and locate the 6spd 3.5 coupe while you're at it. :)

DAAN.
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don't buy a simlar vehicle while digging yourself deeper in debt


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