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Dog mom season is winding down, anyone ever sold a Tacoma to Carmax

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Itchyfeet, Aug 9, 2019.

  1. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Itchyfeet

    Itchyfeet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm on the ledge where i'm not stoked on the third gen quality or the level of service from Toyota.

    Has anyone ever sold a vehicle to Carmax? I'd sell private, but too many broke dicks and dreamers.
     
  2. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    hiPSI

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    Or, you just want something different and trying to justify in your mind getting something else?
    Thousands sell their vehicle to Carmax every day. The process is clearly explained online. Do it.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I think it's time to punt it down the road. I don't think the quality bodes well for owning this truck long term. It's like MK3 VW quality at an Audi price if you catch my drift
     
  4. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    Lawfarin

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  5. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    I know some people who seemed pretty happy with the process of selling their car to Carmax.

    We were kind of disappointed when seeing what they'd give for our fifteen year old car we were looking to trade in. The dealer gave us more than double in trade in value of what Carmax offered.

    I think the difference is that Carmax will give you better money for cars that they can resell on their lot. And won't give much for vehicles that will go off to auction or where ever, like what we had.
     
  6. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    The Honda dealership will give you a good trade in value toward a Ridgeline.
     
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  8. Aug 9, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    Bleep100

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    As far as quality Toyota holds their own and all the midsize trucks are over priced , GL .
     
  9. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I hope so it's a far superior truck that Ridgeline
     
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    :eek: You just upset 99% of TW members.
     
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    In my previous life, I owned a Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Private party value was around $19k. I couldn't get any takers after 2 months of trying to sell it locally (Craigslist/parking lots). Carmax offered $17,500 and I took it. They were easy to work with, the whole process took about an hour. The car was paid for and I had the pinkslip with me, which probably made things easier than a bank payoff.

    After an hour, I walked out with a cashier's check for $17,500. Super easy.


    KBB Instant Cash Offer is something to look into too. When I sold my Tundra, it was worth $30k private party and KBB Instant Cash Offer found a dealer about 45 min away that offered $29k.
     
  12. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    Itchyfeet

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    It's Friday and i'm sure they have boxed wine in the fridge and some Midol
     
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  13. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    Mmmm boxed wine.. :drool:
     
  14. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    :goingcrazy:
     
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    Guess we’re gonna find out just how Itchy those feet really are
     
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    This is where you are wrong. I don't keep mine in the fridge. I like it room temp.
     
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    I put gold bond powder in my shoes and boots every day, keeps the itchy and nasty smelling feet at bay. Also keeps shoes smelling fresh
     
  19. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

    What have you started now itchy?
     
  20. Aug 9, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    Lawfarin

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    Throw some on your balls and asscrack and let me know how it feels
     

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