carmax?

[kvsm23vs24]

I'm 19 and trying to buy a used car. I know there are a lot of car heads out here and wantes some of y'all opinions on how buying a car works sincethis is my first. I saw a Trailbalzer for like 14K at like less than 40K miles. Can any of y'all gimme any insight on how buying a used car work. Mostdefinitly appreciated

 

[frankmatthews]

I would be riding much cleaner than a trailblazer for 14k. what year is it?

 

[lemonade41]

carmax = RIPOFF, its supposed to be premium preowned, but they treat the cars just like any other used car dealer

 

[aj fanatic]

I bought a used car from Carmax. No hassle and they weren't pushy at all. They offer an extended warranty. I would pick them over most used car sales evensome franchised dealers. That's my experience though. Some people may have had bad experiences.

 

[eight2one]

I only seen this place in FLorida....

is it like a dealership of all sorts, or whats their catch??


OP: Trail Blazers arent too reliable, and that price is kinda steep...(what year we talkin?)

 

[rocman23]

you can find cheaper/better deals at local chains. They aren't supposed to haggle with their prices either

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Haggle?

 

[stixx]

@ myself...

thought this thread was about lip balm

 

[omgitswes]

I would never purchase a car from carmax, because their prices are set and they will not go down.
my business teacher said carmax is mainly for women because they aren't typically the type to try to negotiate prices.
but yeah with that said look around before you decide. and what year is it?
I bought well not I but my parents got me an 07 Trailblazer LT back in 08 for 14K had under 20k miles on it and was originally priced at like 20K. so yeahdon't settle at carmax look around first

 

[russ tha g]

^ Haggle = negotiate on prices.

I've had friends trade in some beat up cars to that place before... I'd go through the motions that you'd go through with any used car dealer withthem, too.

 

[gboy1230]

Originally Posted by Stixx

@ myself...

thought this thread was about lip balm

i came in here thinking the same thing until i read OP post

!!!!!


but ya i went to one and most of the cars seem legit and cool...

... i mean the dealer had me sold but the car wasnt for me....

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Anyone want to help me buy a car and come looking with me and @%%??

I know its not a lot but maybe about 50-100 dollars depending on how the day goes.

I'm set in Cali...... Santa Clarita Valley.

Hope there are some good car hustlers out here

 

[rudy]

i would like to know im going thru the same

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by eight2one

OP: Trail Blazers arent too reliable, and that price is kinda steep...(what year we talkin?)

and they really aren't, mine just decided to take a little break when I was driving.
steering wheel and gas pedal locked up, it decelerated and I couldn't do anything. just turned it off and on again and it worked fine.
took it to the shop and haven't had a problem since, well besides it keeps telling me to check tire pressure but i did and they're fine. it just wontgo away.

lol other than that I love my TB and can't wait till my dad lets me get started working on it

 

[big j 33]

Carmax takes the work out of used car shopping, and you pay a premium for it. You should be able to get a warranty through them, you know the cars have beeninspected, and you should feel trusted with them. However you're paying for it, too much in my opinion.

Autotrader, cars.com, craigslist, are what I would use. It takes more work, have to find the cars yourself, get a carfax, get a mechanic to look it over, etc.But you'll certainly save some money.

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Here's a link to the trailblazer

http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car...8+15+9&Q=e6f83515-f4e5-4538-8879-1850517583a8

 

[eight2one]

Originally Posted by gboy1230

Originally Posted by Stixx

@ myself...

thought this thread was about lip balm

i came in here thinking the same thing until i read OP post

!!!!!


but ya i went to one and most of the cars seem legit and cool...

... i mean the dealer had me sold but the car wasnt for me....

you guys arent the only one.

 

[kvsm23vs24]

How bout this

http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car...8+15+9&Q=e6f83515-f4e5-4538-8879-1850517583a8

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Any help

 

[rocman23]

Fly me out to cali and ill help you homie