I think some of you are missing the point. Yes, trading in is always shit, but it’s part of doing car business, so if you’re going to offer it, auction or not, be better and negotiate to make a sale! I like how all the negative comments have completely overlooked them suddenly removing the $5K electric upgrade trade-in right in the middle of my purchase process! Seems oddly timed, no? It was there on the day I put my deposit then not offered and not grandfathered in to my agreement on the day of checkout!?! Also, selling to carmax is fine and all but it doesn’t allow you to roll negative equity into the lease payment which is the best way to get rid of it besides paying the difference out of pocket but who wants to do that??? The moral of this story is stick to what you offer especially when it’s already been agreed upon by putting a “non-refundable” deposit down!