Tempted. Carmax offered me more than I paid new. - Page 10

enzia35 · 05-12-2021, 05:33 PM

I've sold two cars to Carmax, got KBB value for them even with a ruined bumper on one.

Chutzpah · 05-12-2021, 06:44 PM

I was offered 22K for my 2012 Stang with 25K miles. I got a screamin deal when I bought NEW back in 2012 for 25.8K. I love the car, but that’s over 6k more than I was offered 2 years ago with fewer miles. I just don’t think I can pass on the offer.

laynlo15 · 05-12-2021, 06:48 PM

Sell it asap.

seethruya · 05-12-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

I think/hope that it's a supply and demand blip and that prices will return to close to pre-covid levels. The nearly 4% increase in the consumer price index is largely driven by all the free money that the feds have been passing out. I'll concede that lots of folks were hurt financially by the pandemic, but are that many still hurting? If so, who the hell are they? I just received a letter informing me that I'm getting another fifteen hundred bucks. I'll take it, I suppose, but I certainly don't need it.
I'll wager that inflation will be under the 2% target set by the federal reserve unless they just never stop with the stimulus checks.

I agree that’s one part of the story but it’s much deeper than that. Especially when you look at the positive trajectory of raw material prices and no indications of an end in sight. I’m not nervous yet because we’re still in a period where this is correctable (with some short term pain) even if the trend continues for another two months but I’m starting to see where this could go off the rails if action occurs too late.

CamaroSSStlfan · 05-12-2021, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chutzpah

I was offered 22K for my 2012 Stang with 25K miles. I got a screamin deal when I bought NEW back in 2012 for 25.8K. I love the car, but that’s over 6k more than I was offered 2 years ago with fewer miles. I just don’t think I can pass on the offer.

Wow. What are they thinking?

Carmax are idiots. They will try selling that for 28k!

I went on auto trader and you can get 2018 Mustang GT premiums used at dealers for just under 35k right now.

Carmax marks their cars up about 4k more than a typical car lot.

When I was shopping for cars last sept on average carmax was 3 to 5 grand higher than what regular lots list and carmax cars had more miles too!

19Crush · 05-13-2021, 01:19 PM

Vroom gave me the highest offer, making it hard to turn down.

zaimer · 05-19-2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Crush

Vroom gave me the highest offer, making it hard to turn down.

Vroom's was the highest for me as well. I know there are many who share that they've had a great experience with those types of companies, but it was still something to be nervous about for me. You can use that offer as leverage other areas too. For example, GMTV will often try to beat it and some dealers will match or beat it as well.

ARCamaroGuy · 05-19-2021, 10:39 AM

Vroom offered me a little over $46k for 12k mile 2020 2ss convertible. I think I'm going to sell and order a new zl1. I paid right at 50k for it in fall 2019.

Really hard to hold on when the offers are this good!

zaimer · 05-19-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCamaroGuy

Vroom offered me a little over $46k for 12k mile 2020 2ss convertible. I think I'm going to sell and order a new zl1. I paid right at 50k for it in fall 2019.

Really hard to hold on when the offers are this good!

If the $50k you're referring to was the OTD pricing, that wouldn't be a bad deal at all. You paid $4k to drive the car well over a year, and over half of the was the sales tax alone.

AZIROC · 05-19-2021, 01:20 PM

Finally decided to give vroom a shot just to see what they would offer. 2018 zl1 a10 51xx miles. They offered 62500. I paid 52k this past nov.

zaimer · 05-19-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AZIROC

Finally decided to give vroom a shot just to see what they would offer. 2018 zl1 a10 51xx miles. They offered 62500. I paid 52k this past nov.

If that is you're all-in price difference, then I would dump it. Sit on the money until the market cools down, or pursue getting a good deal on a new one.

jamala00 · 05-19-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AZIROC

Finally decided to give vroom a shot just to see what they would offer. 2018 zl1 a10 51xx miles. They offered 62500. I paid 52k this past nov.

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Originally Posted by zaimer

If that is you're all-in price difference, then I would dump it. Sit on the money until the market cools down, or pursue getting a good deal on a new one.

Geeze... I'm going to have to check VROOM for my Camaro and my Tahoe. I'll just ride my Harley for now. Damb...

TP2SS · 05-19-2021, 07:18 PM

Looking at prices on AutoTrader, I just put mine up for an outrageous price!
If I get it I get it, if not I'm happy to keep it! Getting harder and harder to justify it as a summer toy considering I spend most of my summer on my boat.

AZIROC · 05-19-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zaimer

If that is you're all-in price difference, then I would dump it. Sit on the money until the market cools down, or pursue getting a good deal on a new one.

I'm sure financially it would make sense, but I like the car to much. Plus I'd be bored as hell without having a "fast" car until this whole thing is over (whenever that may be).

kind of the same thing... wife and I got our house a year ago, paid 402k. Houses r now selling for 575-580k. COULD we sell...sure. but the we would have to rent for some ridiculous price or buy another house at these raised prices. Either way, ill sit on both and enjoy the car. Plus 2019+ redesign sucks

05-12-2021, 05:33 PM	#127
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I've sold two cars to Carmax, got KBB value for them even with a ruined bumper on one. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

05-12-2021, 06:48 PM	#129
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Sell it asap. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

05-19-2021, 10:39 AM	#134
ARCamaroGuy Drives: 2023 GMC 1500 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 156	Vroom offered me a little over $46k for 12k mile 2020 2ss convertible. I think I'm going to sell and order a new zl1. I paid right at 50k for it in fall 2019. Really hard to hold on when the offers are this good! __________________ XDJSW8 TPW 9/2/2019 Delivered 10/25/2019 Traded Feb 2022 for a C7

05-19-2021, 07:18 PM	#139
TP2SS Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 576	Looking at prices on AutoTrader, I just put mine up for an outrageous price! If I get it I get it, if not I'm happy to keep it! Getting harder and harder to justify it as a summer toy considering I spend most of my summer on my boat. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible Hyper Blue/Ash Gray A8 Magnetic Ride Control Dual Mode Exhaust 2019+ version Split Spoke Silver Wheels Navigation Silver Rally Stripes

05-12-2021, 06:44 PM	#128
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	I was offered 22K for my 2012 Stang with 25K miles. I got a screamin deal when I bought NEW back in 2012 for 25.8K. I love the car, but that’s over 6k more than I was offered 2 years ago with fewer miles. I just don’t think I can pass on the offer.

05-13-2021, 01:19 PM	#132
19Crush Drives: 2019 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: PA Posts: 11	Vroom gave me the highest offer, making it hard to turn down.

05-19-2021, 01:20 PM	#136
AZIROC Drives: '86 IROC-Z '18 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 734	Finally decided to give vroom a shot just to see what they would offer. 2018 zl1 a10 51xx miles. They offered 62500. I paid 52k this past nov.

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