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#700 of 762 Re: So Carmax's Good ole "Big Brother" officially closes their doors... [andeet] by tidester HOST Jan 18, 2009 (11:18 pm)
Replying to: andeet (Jan 18, 2009 2:34 pm) My local CC, was packed though out the whole weekend.   Our local Circuit City was also packed but what astonished me is that they discounted merchandise a paltry 10% and people were buying it! Don't people know what liquidation means?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: tallman1 (Jan 19, 2009 8:37 am)
#701 of 762 Re: So Carmax's Good ole "Big Brother" officially closes their doors... [ti by tallman1 Jan 19, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jan 18, 2009 11:18 pm) That sort of thing always cracks me up too. The challenge is finding the perfect balance of when the discount is worth the trip and the merchandise you want is still there.   Now if everyone just stayed away until they REALLY dropped prices. But alas, when it gets to 70% off, only junk will be left.
#702 of 762 transfer times by tfields1 Jan 20, 2009 (11:19 am)
Question, I paid carmax to transfer a pontiac solstice from Florida to Dallas Texas. They said 7-21 days. Has anyone transferred a car? How long was everyones else's transfer from the time you paid, until the time you got to see the car?
#703 of 762 The transport by anonymousposts Jan 20, 2009 (4:12 pm)
time will depend largely on how quickly they can get a carrier to pick the car up. I would assume they are dependent on a vendor to do this for them. My guess would be it's closer to a week.
#704 of 762 by tfields1 Jan 26, 2009 (7:32 am)
This picked up the car on thursday (the 22nd). And Today is Monday the 26hth. I am really praying it gets here today, because until it gets here I am car-less. Anybody know about how long it may take if it go on the truck Thursday? Replies to this message: Thul17 (Feb 14, 2009 12:45 am)
#705 of 762 Re: [tfields1] by Thul17 Feb 14, 2009 (12:45 am)
Replying to: tfields1 (Jan 26, 2009 7:32 am) Did you get it yet????
#706 of 762 If I've been in 2 fender benders, will CarMax buy my car? by amfrench Feb 16, 2009 (8:53 am)
I've got a 2004 Camry Solara w/44k miles, and it's been in 2 minor fender benders. No frame damage. It has 2 other dents from self-inflicted parking mishaps, but nothing serious and the paint wasn't scratched. All in all it's an excellent car, drives very well, no other problems. Would CarMax still consider buying my car? Especially now in this !#!!! economy? Replies to this message: Thul17 (Feb 17, 2009 3:47 am)
#707 of 762 Re: If I've been in 2 fender benders, will CarMax buy my car? [amfrench] by Thul17 Feb 17, 2009 (3:47 am)
Replying to: amfrench (Feb 16, 2009 8:53 am) They will buy anything for certain amount. They will "Low Ball." Back in '06, I sold them '95 Ford Probe with a dent on the passenger side, engine sludged engine, crap transmission, 130+k miles. Sold it for $250.00 LOL   Like I posted back in Fall of '08. They wanted to buy my '07 Scion tC for $5,000. Before I walked in there; I looked through "Blue Book" and saw the value is $7,700-ish.   My advice to you about this....If this Toyota is extra car and you need cash. I'll say try. But if you're just wanting to up size or down size, think about it. You can always get appraisal; they don't charge.
#708 of 762 CarMax experience by mitchflorida Apr 09, 2009 (5:48 pm)
I had never gone there before, but heard that Carmax is generous with trade-in values. I found that not to be the case.    I have 1999 Honda Accord V6 Coupe EX , in very good condition and low miles. CarMax is selling the exact same car with higher miles for $10,000. And they don't negotiate the price. They really charge a lot for Accord Coupes with low miles. They had two other Accords like that and were charging $9500 to $10,500. Mine is fire engine red, so it will be worth more I think . I just had it repainted and all the small dents and dings removed.    The guy offered me with a straight face only $3500. What a joke.    I am pretty sure I can sell this private party for $6500, if not more. This model really keeps its value. What do you guys think? Replies to this message: jipster (Apr 10, 2009 4:17 am)
#709 of 762 Re: CarMax experience [mitchflorida] by jipster Apr 10, 2009 (4:17 am)
Replying to: mitchflorida (Apr 09, 2009 5:48 pm) Always better to private sell an older car as opposed to a trade in, or sell to a Carmax. Carmax usually has pretty high standards on car they put on their lot. The dealership could have been scared off by your paint job,.. some will think you are trying to cover up a wreck. It also could be that they had several other Accords on their lot and really didn't need any more, hence the low offer. I haven't looked at the numbers, but $6,500 seems a bit high for a 1999.

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