Carmax

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 8:54 PM

Has anyone ever purchased a car through Carmax? I’m in the market for a new(to me) car and have been constantly going back to their website to look. It seems like their prices are better than other dealerships on similar models. 

Ironman92

Administrator

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 9:12 PM
posted by wildcats20

Has anyone ever purchased a car through Carmax? I’m in the market for a new(to me) car and have been constantly going back to their website to look. It seems like their prices are better than other dealerships on similar models. 

Should be a reliable purchase. I’ve heard nothing to worry about but always thought prices a bit higher but the security of a safe purchase.

iclfan2

Reppin' the 330/216/843

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 10:42 PM

They have always seemed higher priced to me. However, I always use them to sell my current car to get a base price of what they would buy my trade in for. Has worked every time. 

Dr Winston O'Boogie

Senior Member

Tue, May 5, 2020 3:45 PM

I have purchased several cars from them over the years.  If you are not an expert on used cars, they are a good option because they remove a lot of risk.  I always assume I am paying a premium for their vetting and warranty and I'm okay with that.  For someone that knows cars really well, it may be a waste of time.  My experience has always been very good.  No hard selling and no haggling.  

gut

Senior Member

Tue, May 5, 2020 3:59 PM
posted by iclfan2

I always use them to sell my current car to get a base price of what they would buy my trade in for. Has worked every time. 

I should have done that, although I felt like I got a good enough price on trade-in after accounting for sales tax.  At least the carmax quote gives you a floor to negotiate trade-in with the dealer. 

Laley23

GOAT

Tue, May 5, 2020 4:19 PM

My buddy works for CarGurus and told me to tell all of you to fuck off lol

gut

Senior Member

Thu, May 7, 2020 6:15 PM
posted by Laley23

My buddy works for CarGurus and told me to tell all of you to fuck off lol

it's my go-to for New and CPO.  Actually a pretty well-designed site, and one you can browse without having to register.