I just bought a car from car max and am very happy. I did not think i would be able to finance because of medical bills but i was able to get my dream car. They also gave me more for my trad in than i could get any place else.

I am all about used cars instead of new but a few years ago when I wanted a Lexus SUV, I compared one at carmax to the dealer and ended up getting a new one from the dealer for less than the price carmax was asking. I got Internet quotes before I came in and researched online what others were getting for the same car. And pulled the dealer invoice off consumer reports. With that ammunition I got a great price and every time I checked my car was valued higher than my loan.

Anonymous wrote:We bought a new highlander (2013) from a dealer in august for the same price Carmax wanted for a 2010 with the same options. We did spend all afternoon at the dealership going back and forth but I would rather have a car that's 3 years newer than those 3 hours back. Also we got 0% for 60mos and car max wasn't offering anything nearly as good.

I've heard this from others. Used car for the same price as new from a dealer.I think it's good for people who are intimidated by dealers, but not for someone who knows what they 're doing and wants the best value.

What car buying service does USAA offer?

We once sold a used car there and got 2K more than the dealer offered. Easiest 2K ever.