How does buying from Carmax work?

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Published 2022-07-01
I recently bought a new car, and this is my Carmax buying experience and review of the entire process. Are you even doing a midlife crisis correctly if you don't at least once buy a car?!

0:00 Intro
0:58 Intrigued about buying a car online
2:20 Carmax transfer shipping process
3:22 Car financing options
4:14 In-store experience
5:17 The complete out-the-door price
5:57 Carmax comparison to traditional dealerships

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All Comments (21)
  • @timshipp1145
    I once bought a car from Carmax and opted for a 3 year extended warranty (for $300). I’m glad I did, because just 4 months before the warranty expired, the car began burning through a quart of oil every week. I took it in for repairs and Carmax did over $1k worth of engine work and only charged me a $25 deductible, plus I got a free loaner car until my car was ready. Worth every penny.
  • @Mattius08
    Carmax is my go to place if I need to buy another used car. They beat traditional dealerships hands down! No hassle, no pressure. They even held the car for me before I arrived and let me test drive it. The sales rep was cool, he went over the warranties without pressuring me, let me pay cash and I was out with my new car in no time. The transaction was quick and easy.
  • @piklikr4462
    Thank you fod this, im 48 and never bought a car before.. Like you i don't want the haggle and hassle. You did it exactly as im hoping to. Ty sir
  • @sagegriot2455
    Bought one car from Carmax for teen daughter. Generally very satisfied with the experience. It was transferred from one state away for no charge. We test drove the car for only 30 minutes. It had an air leak where the steering column passed through to the engine compartment. This should have been detected before we were permitted to test drive the car but it was fixed promptly. We used the carmax financing to expidite the purchase but daughter refinanced to a lower rate within 30 days. Carmax even provided permanent plates and registration. We bought the extended warranty and it was even honored at the Chevy dealer when we needed it.
  • @larrys9879
    Based on my experience. Carmax apparently does inspect their vehicles and make necessary repairs. Their 30 day return policy, for a full refund, is unique to used car dealers. That is probably the best reason to do business with them. On the negative side. Carmax significantly overvalues their cars. They also significantly undervalue trade in vehicles. Their non negotiable pricing benefits them more than the customer, IMO.
  • Far better than putting up with crooked dealer scumbags! Great video!
  • Bought my current car from the CarMax in Plano, TX. Great car in excellent condition. What a joy! They were so nice and so to the point. Will buy my next car from CarMax.
  • @NativeNYker73
    I just purchased a 2020 Jeep Wrangler from Camax. Had it transferred from Minnesota to Oregon. Paid the $1400 (gulp), but was completely satisfied with the transfer process. It took about ten days for the vehicle to arrive and for the inspection to be completed upon arrival. Because most of my paperwork was completed online, the in-store process on the day of my purchase was quick and easy. I was literally out the door with my new car in just over two hours. I arrived at my Carmax location here in Oregon after work at 7PM and was literally the last customer to leave the dealership that night at 9PM. A truly great experience all around. Thanks so much for sharing...
  • @genehart261
    Your Carmax experience is exactly the same as mine. I have bought two vehicles from them and am extremely pleased. Yes, they are more expensive but worth it.
  • @hereby_
    Hey! I just finished watching ur video and let me tell you that YOU DID AMAZING MAN great vlog it was for sure entertaining, you deserve more likes and subscribers! Keep it up!
  • @jimrotharmel
    I have bought and sold many times from Carmax including my current car .I have been happy every time. Carmax holds most of its paper and there rates tend to be high so I generally just pre arrange financing . I am not sure you get the best price but its very transparent and they dont care if you buy a 20,000 or 50,000 dollar car
  • @Ireland-bc2gx
    Credit union is the way to go and most of them have a great extended warranty,don't buy the dealer warranty!
  • @mikeroch7813
    Great to see YT videos from another person from OK
  • @bodhi_satfa
    Mr. D, happy to be along for the Midlife Crisis. I myself am having a Midlife Crash, no pun intended (hopefully 😂)
  • @POODYWORLD
    Thanks for letting me know about the processing fee so I can be prepared… thanks
  • @JR-pr8jb
    No doubt there are some buyers who like the usual dealership games. I'd rather have a serious medical procedure.
  • @paulgrimm
    We bought a nice 2018 Explorer Limited at the end of 2018 from CARMAX.High mileage car , but clean.For what I saved on the high mileage ,I bought a great warranty.Very happy with CARMAX . ILL never buy a new car again