Carmax

[dakcp2001]

Anyone have experience selling your car to them? Was it a fair price?

 

[Lassie Lynne]

Yes, a few months ago I sold my car to them. It was very very easy and I got a decent price.

You can go to Edmunds.com and check out what your car would be worth trade-in and private sale and then get a quote from Carmax and see where it lies. My car was in such good shape, that they actually decided to put in out on the lot.

We may have another car to sell soon too, and I will be going there again.

 

[lulubelle]

I sold my car to them in January. I looked up the blue book price in "good" condition for trade in value and they gave me $500 more than that. I guess my car was in better shape than I thought! It was only 2 years old and only driven by me, rarely with passengers. They give you a written offer and you have seven days to think about it, no pressure in any way. I was in and out in about an hour and it was easy peasy. Good luck!

 

[bdcp]

My DS (24) used to work for them. They give a fair price based on several factors. First, they do not use Kelly Blue Book. It's not that accurate anyway. Second, if a car has high mileage or is over 10 years old it will be bought as a wholesale car and auctioned off. They also check cars pretty carefully for clamp marks and turned bolt marks both of which indicate prior frame damage that has been repaired. That lowers a cars value. They are successful for a reason. Before my DS worked there we sold my 9 yr old minivan to them for $1800 which was $800 more than the dealer was going to give us in trade.

BTW, most cars that are under 10 yrs old, have no body or frame damage and aren't high mileage go on their lot for sale. The rest go to auction.

 

[rchristiansen]

I have sold 2 cars with Carmax in 2 different states and had the same experience. It was very easy and took less than one hour all together. The first time, I sold it and got a check for cash. The 2nd time I also purchased a car at the same time. Very easy, no hassle. I really like working with Carmax.

 

[dakcp2001]

I have a 2002 with 96K. Should I have it detailed before I bring it to them for a quote?