dinkman
Seasoned Member
I’ve had zero luck with local 5bw’s so I our $199 to have one Carmax had for sale shipped from NC to CT. Small price to pay to finally get to sit in and drive one.
It was a good spec car but way over priced imo. They wanted $89k for a $91k msrp car that’s not 3 years old. And Carmax doesn’t negotiate unfortunately. Their sales people don’t set prices.
They give you a tracking number and you can see the truck traverse through various states and Carmax locations like a FedEx package. Pretty cool. It showed up yesterday and within an hour I got a call to come see it.
You make an appointment in advance, which was made yesterday for 10:30am today. The associate who was going to be helping me out texted me the night before if I had any questions. I said I was going to be in a hurry so to have the car ready upon arrival.
I arrive 10 mins early. My associate greets me at the door. Takes a copy of my license, verifies insurance, has me sign a release for the test drive and hands me the keys. The car was newly washed and ready right out front. I asked him to start it up so I could hear the cold start. Otherwise he left me alone to check out and drive the car. They’re really not there to answer any questions.
This particular car was infrared tricoat which looked phenomenal in person and the sun. The car is definitely bigger standing next to it than my 4bw but in good ways, the proportions were very good. Although the interior felt the same size so I’m not sure where those extra dimensions is being used.
This car also had parking package. The rear view camera thing was annoying. Assuming that can be turned off I didn’t care to figure out how. It had suede steering wheel and shifter, which were nice touch. The sunroof is nice to have in the backseat. The seats were the mid tier, buckets but not two tone leather. Glad I got to see those cause I know I like them enough.
Otherwise it felt just like my 4bw, which is a good thing. Drove very similar, besides losing traction much more easily and this was a warm day. Everyone who says you don’t hear the engine or exhaust much inside was right. Even with windows down at wot you barely hear it. But I know it’s loud on the outside cause of all the looks I was getting haha.
The condition of this car was amazing. Couldn’t find a single scratch or rock chip or wheel curb despite being a 2022. It is low mileage at only 3,000 so I’m sure that had a lot to do with it.
I didn’t end up buying it cause I think it’s overpriced but it did convince that I’ll really enjoy this car and I’ll expand my search to reputable dealers around the country and not just within driving distance. Very positive impression of Carmax as well. Was very clean, spacious location. Friendly associate who was as prompt as I’d ever seen at a car dealer.
The search continues!
It was a good spec car but way over priced imo. They wanted $89k for a $91k msrp car that’s not 3 years old. And Carmax doesn’t negotiate unfortunately. Their sales people don’t set prices.
They give you a tracking number and you can see the truck traverse through various states and Carmax locations like a FedEx package. Pretty cool. It showed up yesterday and within an hour I got a call to come see it.
You make an appointment in advance, which was made yesterday for 10:30am today. The associate who was going to be helping me out texted me the night before if I had any questions. I said I was going to be in a hurry so to have the car ready upon arrival.
I arrive 10 mins early. My associate greets me at the door. Takes a copy of my license, verifies insurance, has me sign a release for the test drive and hands me the keys. The car was newly washed and ready right out front. I asked him to start it up so I could hear the cold start. Otherwise he left me alone to check out and drive the car. They’re really not there to answer any questions.
This particular car was infrared tricoat which looked phenomenal in person and the sun. The car is definitely bigger standing next to it than my 4bw but in good ways, the proportions were very good. Although the interior felt the same size so I’m not sure where those extra dimensions is being used.
This car also had parking package. The rear view camera thing was annoying. Assuming that can be turned off I didn’t care to figure out how. It had suede steering wheel and shifter, which were nice touch. The sunroof is nice to have in the backseat. The seats were the mid tier, buckets but not two tone leather. Glad I got to see those cause I know I like them enough.
Otherwise it felt just like my 4bw, which is a good thing. Drove very similar, besides losing traction much more easily and this was a warm day. Everyone who says you don’t hear the engine or exhaust much inside was right. Even with windows down at wot you barely hear it. But I know it’s loud on the outside cause of all the looks I was getting haha.
The condition of this car was amazing. Couldn’t find a single scratch or rock chip or wheel curb despite being a 2022. It is low mileage at only 3,000 so I’m sure that had a lot to do with it.
I didn’t end up buying it cause I think it’s overpriced but it did convince that I’ll really enjoy this car and I’ll expand my search to reputable dealers around the country and not just within driving distance. Very positive impression of Carmax as well. Was very clean, spacious location. Friendly associate who was as prompt as I’d ever seen at a car dealer.
The search continues!
I'm no better, just had to tease you a bit!
