CarMax vehicle has repeated electrical and transmission failures post-purchase
A buyer experienced ongoing transmission, electrical, and safety-system failures in a used vehicle purchased from CarMax, with repairs failing to resolve the issues. The customer requested a buyback or meaningful resolution. This is an individual consumer dispute, not a systemic builder opportunity.
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