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    3.0 (969 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    My new car, Don and I.
    Vicente M.

    I came in to CarMax today to purchase my very first car. A 2021 Nissan Sentra. I have been reluctant to purchase a new vehicle because of the commitment it takes. But I have finally decided to take the leap. I went to three different dealerships before I came to carmax and I must say that the experience that I have had here helped earn them my business. At the other dealerships there was a lot of back and forth and honestly I just don't have the time. Every single person here greeted me with a smile and was polite to me. I set an appointment with carmax and was seen after ten minutes of waiting. Every department seemed fairly busy and there were a few walk in's. They sat me with Don Philips who is a complete professional. He was patient with me and didn't pressure me into purchasing any extra features. I can describe the experience as going into footlocker and buying a pair of sneakers. I came into carmax, Don came out, I asked him for a Nissan I seen online, he showed me the car. The car was the same price as promised plus the taxes and $80 service fee. The taxes hurt but I guess we can't do anything about that. Overall I stood within my budget and walked away with a new car and some financial knowledge. I drove here in my old Corolla which that took off my hands. I don't have the time to sale old car so that gave me peace of mind. I was there a little over three hours, but things would have moved little faster but i lost about a half hour trying to get my approval letter from the bank off the website provided to me. But like I said Don was extremely patient. And extremely busy I might add. He had a separate set of customers waiting for his services but was able to manage it all very well. Thank you Don and everyone at carmax for making this experience fun for me.

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    Dollyrose V.

    This is the 2nd vehicle I have bought from CARMAX. The first lasted about 8 years until it died end of September this year. Attempted searching for a decent reliable used vehicle on FB, Craigslist & word of mouth. A majority of the ads were fake or the sellers flaky. If it was a decent vehicle it was literally gone in 60 secs., CARMAX actually has a pretty neat system on searching the stock available & checking to see if you prequalify for a car loan. They work with a lot of finance companies & can have you driving out the door. This particular location sales floor was very clean, air conditioned & smelled great. The staff & sales people were nice. Their system is actually quite impressive from sales, waiting rooms & the closing out the deal. I was helped by Sal R. & had me driving off the lot in a SUV nicer then the one I went to see. He then brought me to Jennifer who helped with the final details like DMV paperwork & the warranties. Sal was good about checking in on me while the vehicle was getting ready to debut the world as my new used vehicle. I would say it was a long day but easy process!

    Hello this is carfax----the car you didn't see or get to drive is now suddenly AVAILABLE
    Vanessa S.

    For anyone thinking of buying a used car, I would NOT recommend CarMax. Yes, their sales point is that you pay a fair price and prices are non negotiable because they are ALREADY FAIRLY PRICED. But what does that mean for you?? Let me explain: Long, long wait times even when you've requested an appointment. I waited over 2 hours with a scheduled appt at 11am. Still no one was available ,so I left to a dealer across the street. I was seen IMMEDIATELY at the Subaru dealer. Test drove right away!!!! Yes. You pay a commission fee but it's worth it, to get the process going with the purchase of a vehicle especially since I done have one right now. NOW, carfax is messaging me daily "Hi, this is CarMax. We're preparing for your appointment. To save time during your visit, you may want to consider an express pickup, which means we'll prepare the car and paperwork so it's ready when you arrive. Is now a good time to talk or text?" What car?? What paperwork?????? These are just lies. I'd rather go to a dealer and give them the commission but get taken care of the same day. And stop messaging me!!!!

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    Nadia M.

    Came here today to sell my old 2015 Mitsubishi mirage. We've been having trouble with it (check engine light on) and had already bought a replacement vehicle late last year, so we decided it was time to move on and part ways. After some research, we decided that selling was probably our best option. Due to the repairs needed, we did not want to sell privately, so we opted for carmax. I had an appointment for 11 am and we walked in and were seen right away after checking in at the front counter. The guy who took my key to complete the appraisal said it would be about 25-30 min. We waited in one of the waiting rooms where they gave vending machines and coffee, as well as outlets. After the appraisal was done, we walked over to the business office to review the offer. We felt like we were getting a very fair price and decided to go ahead and sell. The person at that counter said it would be about a 45 min wait and about 15 min to complete the offer. We were there a total of about 2 hours and walked out with a check in hand. It was a very easy and transparent process all the way through. Everyone who attended us provided great customer service.

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    Huey B.

    CarMax is the way to go if you want to sell your vehicle without trying to get lowballed from potential buyers online. While my Blue Book value was close to $16k, CarMax offered me $13.5k and handed me a check on the spot. The whole thing took less than 90 minutes and I was on my way.

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    Ask the Community - CarMax

    Can you help me find right cars or truck or SUV AND i am rather vehicle with roof rack and rear spoiler? and which vehicle fix and match for me?

    I would suggest you research what you want and find a car that fits your wants/needs before heading to a dealership. Know what you are willing to spend and always bring a friend/family member who will keep you on track on your spending. Another set… Read more

    How much would I get for my 2010 Toyota Corolla in fairly good condition?

    Actually you will not know the answer until you have your vehicle appraised. But keep in mind that once you receive an offer from CarMax you have seven days to decide whether or not to accept their offer. If you go beyond the seven day period… Read more

    Hi I have bought my last 2 cars there. I'm looking for an Audi Q-5 2016/2017 in a silver gray, grayish-blue or black. Looming to buy for 30,000 or less. I have a 2013 Honda Civic for trade-in with a few scratches, no body work needed. Can you help?

    You should make an appointment and visit CarMax for an appraisal. I've sold my car through private,… Read more

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    So I have to give Carmax in Buena Park 5 stars for the best car buying experience I have had thus far.

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