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Carmax price changing. Update: pic included

Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:17 pm
Posted by Shamoan
Member since Feb 2019
11601 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:17 pm
Went to Carmax and test drove a truck I’m planning on buying for my son. Tell the associate I liked it, but wanted to see what the Mrs thought (really buying time to get finances in order since we were gonna pay cash).

Very next day, I go to reserve a second test drive and the price jumped $2000.

Obviously can’t pay the extra $2K. What should I do? Fricking hate dealerships. I have a screenshot of the old price. Should I Karen my way up the management chain or what?

Edit: if I get good advice that works, will include pic of wife.

Update: scavenged some advice and emailed store mgr and it appears he will honor original price.


This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 12:06 am
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
57892 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:18 pm to
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Carmax
lol

Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
36619 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:18 pm to
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Obviously can’t pay the extra $2K.


Pull the “I ain’t gay but $20 is $20 move”
Posted by TJack
BR
Member since Dec 2018
3059 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:20 pm to
Tell us the associates name and let the OT go to work.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58798 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:20 pm to
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Very next day, I go to reserve a second test drive and the price jumped $2000


Did you have the first price in writing? I’d bring that shite back and prove they jumped it up $2k after you drove it.
Posted by Beef Tips
Member since Jan 2013
2877 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:20 pm to
Hate to break it to you, but it was already overpriced before they tacked on the extra $2k.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118105 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:22 pm to
Test it again and pinch a loaf in the trunk.
Posted by Shamoan
Member since Feb 2019
11601 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:22 pm to
Got a screenshot of the vehicle with the vin and price.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58798 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:22 pm to
When you go to negotiate show that. If they don’t honor it then walk.
Posted by Shamoan
Member since Feb 2019
11601 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:23 pm to
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Test it again and pinch a loaf in the trunk.


Posted by Clark14
Earth
Member since Dec 2014
24168 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:24 pm to
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Carmax price changing


I thought this was a thread about lip balm…haha.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
68343 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:25 pm to
I would probably escalate to management. Companies like Carmax and Carvana prioritize the carbuying experience for customers.
Posted by MikeBRLA
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2005
16923 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:28 pm to
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Got a screenshot of the vehicle with the vin and price.


That was the price a week ago that you didn’t agree to. Unless you have a buyer’s order for that price you are SOL. I bet you wouldn’t complain if the price changed downward, so get out of here with this they can’t change the price nonsense
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
21533 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:32 pm to
Sounds like a lot of tire kicking for a used car.

quote:

I have a screenshot of the old price. Should I Karen my way up the management chain or what?


Have you considered asking them to honor the price?
Posted by Shamoan
Member since Feb 2019
11601 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:33 pm to
I didn’t say they couldn’t change the price. I would consider it unethical, but not illegal. They can ask a billion dollars if they want.
Posted by Usurp
Member since Nov 2023
344 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:35 pm to
Call Jackie Chiles good attorney
Posted by WestBay
Member since Jul 2023
319 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:37 pm to
Email the manager with the screenshot and tell him if he honors that price then he has a sale. If he says no then there isnt much you can do.
Posted by thefodgather
Member since Jan 2024
108 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:41 pm to
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When you go to negotiate


quote:

Carmax


Does not compute.
Posted by FahQGump
Auburn, Al
Member since Dec 2021
922 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:43 pm to
Here for the pics of wife
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
14587 posts
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:45 pm to
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When you go to negotiate show that. If they don’t honor it then walk.

Negotiate? Do you even Carmax bro?
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