CarMax
Milwaukie, OR
72 Reviews of CarMax
Overall satisfied with the experience. Only quibble was too many surprises about what info/documentation was needed. Would have been nice to get a guide sheet up front about what we need Only quibble was too many surprises about what info/documentation was needed. Would have been nice to get a guide sheet up front about what we needed to have with us. Got frustrated with that aspect. More
⚠️ BUYER BEWARE: "CarMax Certified" Truck Failed in Hours, Leaving Me Out $27k Cash I purchased a "CarMax Certified" 2022 Nissan Frontier (48,000 miles | VIN: 1N6ED1EKXNN614393) from the Clackamas l Hours, Leaving Me Out $27k Cash I purchased a "CarMax Certified" 2022 Nissan Frontier (48,000 miles | VIN: 1N6ED1EKXNN614393) from the Clackamas location for over $27k IN CASH, expecting a reliable vehicle for my family and business. Our salesperson, Ian, was professional and great to work with, but the confidence ended less than two hours later. While driving home over the Oregon Coast Range with my 7-year-old daughter, the transmission began slipping, hesitating, and violently jerking forward at highway speeds. A local mechanic inspected it, and Nissan later confirmed a major transmission failure. Worse, Nissan found clear evidence that the transmission had been previously tampered with, removing the factory warranty coverage and throwing responsibility entirely back onto CarMax. The Corporate Runaround: Instead of standing behind their "certified" vehicle, CarMax has subjected me to a week of exhausting escalation and dodging: Service Manager John (Beaverton): Has held the truck for 6 days without providing a diagnosis. He doesn't return calls, ignores Nissan's service department, and literally laughed at the mechanical failure. Operations Manager Elliot: Recited a rigid corporate script to explain why he won't help. General Manager Eugene (Clackamas):Friendly enough, but completely lacks the authority to resolve the issue. The "Solutions" Offered: CarMax has verbally offered completely unacceptable options, refusing to put any of their extensions or promises in writing: 1. A sketchy repair: Forcing me to accept a truck with a known history of tampering, zero Nissan powertrain warranty, and a used/rebuilt LKQ transmission (which Nissan mechanics advised is a dangerous long-term solution). CarMax refused to include a MaxCare warranty to offset this massive risk. 2. An indefinite replacement search: Waiting forever for them to source a truck from across the country, while expecting *me* to pay the shipping costs for their failure. They refuse to do a fair price exchange for comparable trucks already available locally. 3. The Refund Trap: They told me it will take up to 10 days just to get my cash back. The Bottom Line: Vehicles break, but the way CarMax handles it is the real nightmare. Because they are holding onto my $27,000 cash for over a week, I am physically trapped without transportation and completely blocked from buying a reasonable replacement vehicle elsewhere. They gave me a small SUV rental that doesn't fit my business needs, meaning I am actively losing work income every single day while they sit on my money. My Advice: Do not trust Carmax. I thought I bought peace of mind; instead, I bought a $27k project, a week-long fight, and a complete loss of my transportation and livelihood. More
Keven helped us from the get-go and although it was a July Fourth holiday and banks were closed, Keven and two more helpful and courteous staffs successfully kept our transaction flow smoothly. Bottomlin July Fourth holiday and banks were closed, Keven and two more helpful and courteous staffs successfully kept our transaction flow smoothly. Bottomline, we were able to drive our new car for 3hours just in time for our grandson's birthday in the other side of Columbia River. More
Very pleasant experience- no waiting, Jillian was wonderful. The car was fully checked out and all information as to it's history and condition was provided. wonderful. The car was fully checked out and all information as to it's history and condition was provided. More
Dealership was very accommodating. I test drove three different vehicles and then went home to think about it overnight. No pressure from the sales representative. Excellent experien I test drove three different vehicles and then went home to think about it overnight. No pressure from the sales representative. Excellent experience. More
Phuong she was so genuine and amazing, and she was genuinely excited for me to get this car, she fought so hard with me the whole way, I’m so happy such a big moment in my life. genuinely excited for me to get this car, she fought so hard with me the whole way, I’m so happy such a big moment in my life. More

