Hi Scotty,
I am currently in the market for a family sized vehicle. Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander are the main brands I’m considering. Do you have any recommended mechanics to take the car for an inspection? Also do you have any particular years in mind that you personally recommend? Im trying to avoid the hassle of buying a car from a dealership which is why Im choosing Carvana. Thank you for your time!
If it makes a difference, Carvana faces lawsuits in a number of states - most often for not providing a clear title in a reasonable amount of time
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=carvana+lawsuit+2022
Your choosing Carvana is a huge mistake that you will regret. A dealer is about as bad.
Thank you for that valuable information. Do you have any recommendations on where to get a car from ? I’ve googled several of smaller end dealerships but I’m skeptical on which one to trust.
Never trust a dealership either. Your best source is private party, family member, Craigslist, etc.
Places like Carvana and others like it are designed to take advantage of ignorant and lazy people. They tell you how easy and hassle free the car buying experience is then royally rip you off.
Do you have any recommended mechanics to take the car for an inspection?
Yeah the guy just down the road from me. Do you know Mike?
Carvana is one of today's favorite dumping grounds for people looking to get rid of bad vehicles. Those vehicles are not fixed, they are just detailed and flipped. I'd stay away.
I’d stay away from Carvana (and Vroom). There’s been enough horror stories and hassle with returns (if you have to return a vehicle that has issues during the 7-day return window) that I don’t recommend them.
It would be helpful if you had stated your budget and location in case someone has recommendations. But If you're going Carvana and used vehicle route because you want to avoid dealership then no it's not a good thought. Many people don't like dealing with dealerships, but it's where and how new cars are sold so just by learning the techniques for negotiating with a dealership you can have a smooth car purchase. I've purchased brand new cars for years now not only for myself but also for family and friends; I don't like dealing with dealerships either but I've learned enough so I can get a good deal. Dealerships have a bad reputation and bad ones are a lot, but if you find the good one then I think it would be more smooth compared to Carvana. Also, used car especially if you are considering a couple years ish old ones is almost not worth it at all. As an example I bought my brand new 2022 Civic for less than the price of a 3 year old one of the exact same trim on Carvana, Carmax, etc. If you're open to buying new I'll be more than happy to share tips with you on how to have a smooth dealership experience.
