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[quote=Anonymous]Carmax - yes you pay for the no haggle experience but it is easy. Just bought a 2022 Acura MDX 4 wheel drive with 20k miles. Don't take the depreciation hit of a new car. Has about 5 cars to choose from. Paid cash with no hassle or changed prices for not using their financing.

I did buy one car through Cargurus and the price advertised wasn't the price I paid - knew it going in. Bought an old Expedition so it wasn't that expensive. I had a list though of things to do, completely overhauling the engine, new AC, new radio, new exhaust manifold and new brakes. It is on a sturdy truck frame so will last another 100k in miles. Gave it to my daughter who has three little ones. First project with a car I have ever done and had a very trusted mechanic on board before I bought it. He may be the best mechanic in NoVa. Only hiccup was that one of the plugs needed to be drilled but I was warned and budgeted for it. My daughter asked me if I could replicate the effort for her but I said forget it - just take the car as you need it. (She has twin boy toddlers and needs the space).

But the project out of character for me  - I have bought about 10 cars at CarMax including two for my daughters when at college - Jeep Grand Cherokee and Honda Pilot. I have no doubt I have paid for the privilege but value the ease and convenience. I pay cash too and get peace of mind I will get a clean title as their back office operations are sound.

Only one questionable car. 6 speed manual Cadillac CTS-V. Great price because of the manual transmission. It ate oil like crazy - as in a quart with every gas fill-up- so was a big pain. I used to buy cases of Mobil 1 to stick in the trunk. The car did drive nicely but should have read the literature about this particular Northstar engine. [/quote]

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