CarMax Trade-In Offer Expires During Delays the Buyer Has No Control Over
Customers who lock in a trade-in offer from CarMax find it expires during a multi-week vehicle transfer delay that the buyer cannot accelerate or prevent. Arriving after a long trip to complete the purchase, they are forced into a re-appraisal that may result in a lower trade-in value. The gap between the offer validity window and the dealer-controlled transfer timeline creates a predictable bait-and-switch dynamic that disadvantages buyers who act in good faith.
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