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H1Chester · 06-22-2017, 06:35 PM

Hey guys I have my Camaro listed under the following thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496651

and on my local craigslist. I haven't posted on Auto Trader yet. Will Carmax buy a modded car? Auto Trader has a cash offer option, will they buy a modded car?

I'm expecting "no" for answers and I'd assume they would low-ball me anyway.

N719SG · 06-22-2017, 06:45 PM

good luck, I can't give mine away at $17k

Talladega · 06-22-2017, 07:00 PM

Don't even bother with Carmax. I took mine there and the KBB and NADA trade in (not private party or retail) value was around $15,000-$16,000 they offered me $10,000. Also they said they will not take any cars that have mods other than exhaust and intake.

zr1chris · 06-22-2017, 07:09 PM

Just watched a YouTube video a couple days ago of a guy that brought in a 1000HP Supra to CarMax to see how much they would give him and they came back with $15,000. So needless to say, they will take it but you will get nothing for the mods but that's normal really unless you have a full on show car.

Lndryguru · 06-22-2017, 07:14 PM

i took my 2013 ss few weeks ago offered $22500 saw the same car they are selling for $28k was like ok lol

SummitWhite11 · 06-22-2017, 08:54 PM

I sold my 2011 2LT at Carmax several months ago with the paint issues I was experiencing and got almost top dollar for it. I was pleased with what was offered and sold it to them. Chances are they will not know about the mods other than the intake and exhaust which is clearly visible. I would not hesitate to take your Camaro in to have them give you an offer which is usually good for one week. At least you will know where you stand.

STUNNAH · 06-23-2017, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lndryguru

i took my 2013 ss few weeks ago offered $22500 saw the same car they are selling for $28k was like ok lol

I tried to work with them on trading an 06 Charger RT on the ZL1...The Charger was immaculate they offered me 9k and had some other Chargers on the lot for 17 to 18k that were older and not near the condition of mine...I told them if they were going to screw me it should at least be painless...I ended up selling the Charger to my son for $5,600.00 and got the ZL1 anyway...It really had nothing to do with the money, it was more inline with the principle...So in the end it worked out perfectly as my son was in need of much better car that he really could not afford...I moved the vehicle and got what I wanted...Didn't mean to

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InFiD3ViL · 06-23-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lndryguru

i took my 2013 ss few weeks ago offered $22500 saw the same car they are selling for $28k was like ok lol

What's your milage?

Redrider2000 · 06-23-2017, 12:26 PM

I used to work at CarMax in the shop and yes they will buy a modded car. They will not sell it on their lot though. They send it into the shop after they buy it and determine how much money it will take to put it back to stock. If that dollar amount surpasses a certain amount they just put it through their auction they hold once ever 1-2 weeks. They just start the the bidding at what they have in it. Another dealership come in and buys it and sells it on their lot.

BurnedRubber · 06-23-2017, 10:46 PM

Theyll buy it, but dont expect to get anywhere near what its worth. I used to work at a carmax, the car will either be sent through the auctions that carmax does, or they will swap the mods out for stock parts based on the value of the car.

jc615 · 06-24-2017, 03:54 AM

We got $3k more at car ax than the dealerships were offering on a 2011 LLT. Was very happy with the amount I recieved.

06-22-2017, 06:35 PM	#1
H1Chester Bowties forever Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast, FL Posts: 490 View My Garage	CarMax? Auto Trader? Hey guys I have my Camaro listed under the following thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496651 and on my local craigslist. I haven't posted on Auto Trader yet. Will Carmax buy a modded car? Auto Trader has a cash offer option, will they buy a modded car? I'm expecting "no" for answers and I'd assume they would low-ball me anyway. __________________ “LUCILLE” 2010 RJT 2SS/RS M6 5% tint, AC red interior overhead LED, footwell, grill and engine bay lighting, license plate LEDs, reverse LEDs, painted black badges, bowtie, and tail light bezels, Heritage grill, T3 ports with LEDs, T3 splitter with cooler, carbon fiber vinyl hashmarks, TSW Nurburgring wheels, Nitto Invo tires, Hurst shifter, RX 1LE catch can, Rotofab intake, American Racing headers, Flowmaster exhaust, CMS camshaft, 3.91 rear end, BMR suspension, StopTech rotors, steel brake lines 456RWHP 422Tq on Mustang Dynamometer. Built, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. SD Region SCCA

06-22-2017, 06:45 PM	#2
N719SG Drives: 2011 SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 39	good luck, I can't give mine away at $17k __________________ 2011 SS/RS L99 - Summit White CAI, Dyno Steve Tune - More to come...

06-22-2017, 07:14 PM	#5
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	i took my 2013 ss few weeks ago offered $22500 saw the same car they are selling for $28k was like ok lol __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes

06-22-2017, 08:54 PM	#6
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,757	I sold my 2011 2LT at Carmax several months ago with the paint issues I was experiencing and got almost top dollar for it. I was pleased with what was offered and sold it to them. Chances are they will not know about the mods other than the intake and exhaust which is clearly visible. I would not hesitate to take your Camaro in to have them give you an offer which is usually good for one week. At least you will know where you stand. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Sided Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links, Aluminum Blend Door, Evil Energy Catch Can.

06-23-2017, 12:26 PM	#9
Redrider2000 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 16	I used to work at CarMax in the shop and yes they will buy a modded car. They will not sell it on their lot though. They send it into the shop after they buy it and determine how much money it will take to put it back to stock. If that dollar amount surpasses a certain amount they just put it through their auction they hold once ever 1-2 weeks. They just start the the bidding at what they have in it. Another dealership come in and buys it and sells it on their lot. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS M6 New Era CAI, Longtube headers, Dynatech exhaust

06-22-2017, 07:00 PM	#3
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	Don't even bother with Carmax. I took mine there and the KBB and NADA trade in (not private party or retail) value was around $15,000-$16,000 they offered me $10,000. Also they said they will not take any cars that have mods other than exhaust and intake.

06-22-2017, 07:09 PM	#4
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Just watched a YouTube video a couple days ago of a guy that brought in a 1000HP Supra to CarMax to see how much they would give him and they came back with $15,000. So needless to say, they will take it but you will get nothing for the mods but that's normal really unless you have a full on show car.

06-23-2017, 10:46 PM	#10
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Theyll buy it, but dont expect to get anywhere near what its worth. I used to work at a carmax, the car will either be sent through the auctions that carmax does, or they will swap the mods out for stock parts based on the value of the car. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

06-24-2017, 03:54 AM	#11
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 794	We got $3k more at car ax than the dealerships were offering on a 2011 LLT. Was very happy with the amount I recieved.