People told me Carmax would low ball me, this is what I found out.
2004 Volvo 90K miles with some things wrong with it. Bad interior, blown front struts, Check engine light on, broken window motor on driver side. I estimated about 1000-1500 bucks in repairs to get this car to perfect shape. And that is not replacing the completely shot interior.
My Craigslist estimate on selling on there. (at the time of writing this I have not listed the car on craigslist) 1000-1500... The Check Engine light really holds me back.
Blue book and Edmund estimated private party sell of 3000 dollars in the condition my car was in...
Took it to carmax, the kid was really nice.. I sat around and bullshited with him for 45 mins while they test drove and everything else to get me a quote... Drank a cup of coffee. Well the quote came back..
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750 dollars.. Yep that is it... Good thing is the quote is good for a week so I can list it on Craigslist to see if I can get more..
Overall taking your car to Carmax.. hahahahahaha Don't expect miracles. but if you want to dump a car for a quick Lowball.. Go ahead. It is really painless.