CarMax

JaredPointer

JaredPointer

COME AT ME BRO
Just curious if anyone here has ever done business with CarMax - I have found a truck that interests me a little bit and am sort of curious about what doing business with them would be like. For instance, the "no haggle price" - Are they serious in the fact that they don't "wheel and deal" on their posted prices? Anyone? :)

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:cool: While I've never done any biz at car max I would imagine every dealer has a little wiggle room. Although I here tha used car market is having a boom, it may make it a little tougher to deal. I was gonna suggest to you to not bye brand new. Do you realize there is no such thing as a new car? If you don't believe me than bye one, drive off lot turn-a-round and try to resale. There is no worse investment than a new car purschase. I would go with something at least 1 or 2 maybe even 3 years old. :cool: :dcrules just a thought, thats all
 
The posted price is "THE PRICE". Period. There is no negotiation. Their prices are actually pretty fair. Where they make their money is on trade-ins. (They'll really low-ball ya.)...

I don't think they'd give you much for your "fender-bender" Taco!!!:rofl
 
Luster said:
The posted price is "THE PRICE". Period. There is no negotiation. Their prices are actually pretty fair. Where they make their money is on trade-ins. (They'll really low-ball ya.)...

I don't think they'd give you much for your "fender-bender" Taco!!!:rofl
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i hear ya on that, me and the girlfriend were bored one night and decided to go look at a few cars, while i was there i was curious on what i could get for my truck so i had it appraised, man was that a mistake, ruined my whole night:(
 
JaredPointer said:
It's really just a small ding.....
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jaybs02 said:
Oh yeah... it'll buff right out :rofl
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:D

The "no haggle" is the way I understand it as well. I've only shopped them once, but didn't buy. I have been looking at them recently while looking at trucks. Based on quite a number of price comparisons I have found them to be over priced and not by just a little; even as compared to dealerships. Of course with all things YMMV.

Whatcha lookin' at? :inspector: :)
 
Mr. Clean said:
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The "no haggle" is the way I understand it as well. I've only shopped them once, but didn't buy. I have been looking at them recently while looking at trucks. Based on quite a number of price comparisons I have found them to be over priced and not by just a little; even as compared to dealerships. Of course with all things YMMV.

Whatcha lookin' at? :inspector: :)
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2007 4WD Tundra CrewMax, Limited trim, seems like it has everything but navigation. It seems priced right, but then again I haven't really looked at anything but new ones up to this point. Seems like everything I want on a truck pushes the price way on up there to something I am just not willing to pay. :D

On a related note - if anyone knows any good sites for me to be looking at regarding used vehicles, please feel free to share.
 
I was talking to Charles W the other day and mentioned to him that I would not ever pay list price for a vehicle. I had a small car shop say that they would not deal. I was ready to purchase but the guy would not deal. So he did not make a sale.

Everything is negotiable other wise how would anything sell?
 
If you want to get even more confused about vehicle pricing, check out:
Edmunds
Kelley Blue Book
NADA Vehicle Pricing and Information
As a general rule, there is a big discrepancy in the prices from all three of them.
Add to that the fact that the real world pricing is different as well.
Right now, really nice late model low mileage vehicles are bringing a lot of money.

Actually, the price of a vehicle should be what it is worth to you.
Buy what you want! If you aren't sure you like it when you first buy it, chances are you won't like it any better 6 months later.
Paying a premium for a really choice vehicle that has the equipment you want isn't that bad of an idea.
An extra $2000 spread over 5 years of ownership, (We might have it 10 :)), is only a little over $1 a day.
Quit drinking Mountain Dew and you have it covered. :D
 
AFAIK, none of those references have any bearing on used vehicle pricing in this area. There is a "black book" (yeah, literally) which is updated weekly (I think) based on auction sales in the area.

A local talk show host says you can never overpay for the "right" vehicle. Making that determination can be tricky, and its a lot easier to say that when it's the other guy spending the money. :)
 
cwcad said:
I was talking to Charles W the other day and mentioned to him that I would not ever pay list price for a vehicle. I had a small car shop say that they would not deal. I was ready to purchase but the guy would not deal. So he did not make a sale.

Everything is negotiable other wise how would anything sell?
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By list do you mean sticker price? What lot is so flush with paying customers that he can choose not to bargain at least some? That just sounds :crazy2:
 
Mr. Clean said:
AFAIK, none of those references have any bearing on used vehicle pricing in this area.
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That's pretty much what I was trying to say. The three usually don't agree with each other and the prices aren't too accurate as to the actual sale prices.
They all ask for your zip code in an attempt to give more localized information, but it still isn't very accurate.

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There is a "black book" (yeah, literally) which is updated weekly (I think) based on auction sales in the area.
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The "Black Book" is also pretty popular in this area, but I'm not aware of any way to access their information unless you are a subscriber to their service.
And yes, it is updated weekly. The NADA book is updated monthly.

Both the "Black Book" and the NADA printed price guide, (the one the dealers get, not the one on the magazine rack), are much closer to having correct pricing, but like any price guide, they should be used as a guide and not the final determination of value.
 
Mr. Clean said:
By list do you mean sticker price? What lot is so flush with paying customers that he can choose not to bargain at least some? That just sounds :crazy2:
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CW's dealings were with a used car dealer and the whole situation was just a little shaky.

One thing that lets a lot of dealers get more money for a vehicle than it might be worth is their access to financing. Being able to set up and sign a contract right there and be able to drive away in the vehicle is very appealing to many people. Dealers tend to be more lenient in credit references than banks as well.
 
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