Carmax, any good?

SwissCheese · 09-18-2014, 09:16 PM

I picked up my '12 NISMO with 7k miles back in April from Carmax for $32,998. I had to have it shipped from Arizona.

joshx9 · 09-18-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

I picked up my '12 NISMO with 7k miles back in April from Carmax for $32,998. I had to have it shipped from Arizona.

have you had any problems after you received your car that they did not advertise?

SwissCheese · 09-18-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PIKACHUx9

have you had any problems after you received your car that they did not advertise?

The only issue that I have had so far (knock on wood) was that my passenger window was slightly catching on the weather stripping when opening the door.

I took it to the local Nissan dealer, thinking it'd be a warranty issue. They told me that the windows must have been previously tinted, because there was some tint caught down inside the door. Carmax must have removed the tint before selling it. Since it wasn't a "warranty" issue, I paid the Nissan dealer out of pocket. I'm sure I could have gotten Carmax to chip in some money, but I didn't think it was worth pursuing. They didn't entirely fix it either, as it still catches, but oh well.

On a plus side for Carmax, they did end up refunding my $500 transfer fee. When the sales lady was bringing the car up, she accidentally ran over and got the car stuck on one of those cement parking blocks (the little ones usually at the end of parking spaces). She barely even made it 10 feet! After jacking the car up to get it off of the block, they took it back and put it on a lift to inspect it. They even let me go back and take a look at it to verify there was no damage (other than some minor scuffs on the bottom of the car).

Limeybastard · 09-18-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

The only issue that I have had so far (knock on wood) was that my passenger window was slightly catching on the weather stripping when opening the door.

I took it to the local Nissan dealer, thinking it'd be a warranty issue. They told me that the windows must have been previously tinted, because there was some tint caught down inside the door. Carmax must have removed the tint before selling it. Since it wasn't a "warranty" issue, I paid the Nissan dealer out of pocket. I'm sure I could have gotten Carmax to chip in some money, but I didn't think it was worth pursuing. They didn't entirely fix it either, as it still catches, but oh well.

On a plus side for Carmax, they did end up refunding my $500 transfer fee. When the sales lady was bringing the car up, she accidentally ran over and got the car stuck on one of those cement parking blocks (the little ones usually at the end of parking spaces). She barely even made it 10 feet! After jacking the car up to get it off of the block, they took it back and put it on a lift to inspect it. They even let me go back and take a look at it to verify there was no damage (other than some minor scuffs on the bottom of the car).

Someone did a great write up on how to adjust the height of the glass in the frame when closed. I am sure this will remedy your problem.

joshx9 · 09-19-2014, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

The only issue that I have had so far (knock on wood) was that my passenger window was slightly catching on the weather stripping when opening the door.

I took it to the local Nissan dealer, thinking it'd be a warranty issue. They told me that the windows must have been previously tinted, because there was some tint caught down inside the door. Carmax must have removed the tint before selling it. Since it wasn't a "warranty" issue, I paid the Nissan dealer out of pocket. I'm sure I could have gotten Carmax to chip in some money, but I didn't think it was worth pursuing. They didn't entirely fix it either, as it still catches, but oh well.

On a plus side for Carmax, they did end up refunding my $500 transfer fee. When the sales lady was bringing the car up, she accidentally ran over and got the car stuck on one of those cement parking blocks (the little ones usually at the end of parking spaces). She barely even made it 10 feet! After jacking the car up to get it off of the block, they took it back and put it on a lift to inspect it. They even let me go back and take a look at it to verify there was no damage (other than some minor scuffs on the bottom of the car).

wow the transfer fee being from location to location right? I requested a transfer and it was free. hopefully they dont try and hit me with a hidden fee later. thanks for your inputs it is greatly appreciated

Boost_lee · 09-19-2014, 02:16 AM

Transfers are free if they are within a certain distance, like 150 miles or something.

I purchased my Z and my Tacoma from CarMax without any issues or regrets.

09-18-2014, 09:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 68	I picked up my '12 NISMO with 7k miles back in April from Carmax for $32,998. I had to have it shipped from Arizona. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

09-19-2014, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Transfers are free if they are within a certain distance, like 150 miles or something. I purchased my Z and my Tacoma from CarMax without any issues or regrets. __________________ My TT Z

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