Wondering if anyone has purchased a Ridgeline from or sold a Ridgeline to Carvana. What was your experience like? Were you satisfied with the service and price?
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A number of States have banned Carvana from selling cars due to a poor history of getting clear titles in the hands of buyers. Additionally, what I read in the tea leaves is that most of these resellers are now getting some bottom of the barrel cars that are not being carefully reconditioned and so may not be good buys.
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I bought my Ridgeline from there. They did manage to take about 60 days to deliver the process the title and plates. Other than that, I was satisfied. Don't know if I'd do it again or not. They didn't wow me.
I sold my Silverado to Carvana about 2 weeks ago. They offered $4k more than the local dealership and $2.5k more than Carmax. The process was super easy. I had to submit some pictures then setup a time to drop off the truck. I had full payment in my bank account the next day. They didn't drive the truck or even lift the hood(kinda scary considering the money they gave me for it). All they did was turn the key on to verify mileage. I would never buy from them, the prices are high and the don't check out the vehicles they buy very well...but I would sell to them again for sure.
I sold a nearly new Ridgeline to Carvana during the pandemic for way more than I paid for it two years prior.
It was the easiest and most efficient vehicle transaction I've ever been a part of.
That said, I would definitely be leery of using Carvana now (for selling or buying), due to their substantial financial and regulatory problems.
It was the easiest and most efficient vehicle transaction I've ever been a part of.
That said, I would definitely be leery of using Carvana now (for selling or buying), due to their substantial financial and regulatory problems.
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A friend of mine had a very similar experience with them recently when he sold them his wife's SUV - and it was the same $4K more than a new car dealer was offering. The only difference was that they came to his house to pick it up.
Here in GA, sales tax can be an factor when selling and buying: GA law gives dealers an advantage by allowing you to only pay sales tax on the difference between trade-in amount and your out the door price on another vehicle. You don't get that if you sell it outright and it can be thousands of dollars in sales taxes since there is no cap.
How was your Carmax experience? I've been contemplating using them as they have a much bigger selection than any local dealers. They also quoted me $2K more on a trade VS Carvana or local dealers.
I've sold to Carvana which went seamlessly, money was in my account that same day. I would never buy from them though. They've been known to cover up all sorts of issues and are super slow getting plates\registration.
I sold 2 vehicles to Carvana. My 2019 Ridgeline and a 2015 Odyssey. This was more than 2 years ago and I didn’t have any issues other than the fact they left my Odyssey in the street for over a week after the sale was finalized - no plates and keys in unlocked car for their driver to eventually pick up. I haven’t purchased from them but have read nightmare stories and personally would not use them for purchase.
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My boss just asked me how long it takes to get a title - he sold his ATS to a local dealer a few weeks ago and they keep making inconsistent excuses as to why they haven't paid him yet including "title hasn't arrived" and "person who cuts the checks is out of the office", yet the vehicle is being offered for sale.
Good point on the taxes, that is something to consider. My state is the same way, I would have paid about $1800 less in taxes if I would have traded my truck in but not enough to make up for the $4k difference that Carvana was giving me for my truck.
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I sold a vehicle to Carmax in 2017 which was seamless. Buying was relatively easy. Like I said I requested they ship the vehicle I wanted. I was given a test drive with no obligation to buy. I liked it and bought it. Had 30 days to turn it back in if I changed my mind. Had to replace the brakes after a couple months (front brakes chattering on downhills) and replaced the battery this winter. Other than that no problems with an 8 year old Ridgeline. The other vehicle a 2020 Forerunner no problems after 3 months. It only has 23000 miles. They will charge if they ship from faraway states. Shipping is free from nearby states.
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