Carvana vs. Dealership – Which is Better?

 
Have you been weighing the pros and cons of Carvana as the place to get the next car for your Darien commute? You’re bound to have a few questions on your mind. Does Carvana sell new cars? Should you buy your next Range Rover from Carvana? Why is Carvana so expensive? Is it convenient to shop at Carvana in CT? Get the answers to these questions and more in this detailed Carvana vs. dealership comparison from Land Rover Darien.
 

Carvana vs. Dealership: Negotiation

Some Stamford drivers find the “no haggle” approach of businesses like Carvana appealing because they aren’t comfortable negotiating. But “no haggle” is code for “you’ll pay what we tell you to pay”. The same goes for trade-ins or selling your car. You’ll have to either take or leave their offer, which is often less than market value. On the other hand, we welcome negotiation and always endeavor to offer the fairest price possible for your trade in.

Will Carvana or a Dealership Handle the Paperwork?

The team at Land Rover Darien can take care of  registration and licensing, so you won’t have to worry about that part of the purchase. While Carvana offers the same, the company has recently been banned from doing business in the state of Illinois because of its mishandling of registration paperwork and is currently having trouble in other states. So, doing business with Carvana in CT may be just as risky.

Does Carvana Sell New Cars?

Are you looking to buy a new Range Rover? Carvana doesn’t carry new vehicles. By contrast, Land Rover Darien offers an extensive new car inventory as well as a terrific selection of pre-owned vehicles, so Norwalk-area drivers like you will have plenty of options to choose from.

What About Test Drives?

Who would want to buy a used car without test driving it first? Carvana thinks that you do, which is why you can’t even touch the car you want until you actually buy it. At Land Rover Darien, we encourage you to test drive our vehicles.

Is it Easier to Shop at a Dealership or Carvana in CT?

Is it convenient to find a Carvana in CT? The fact us that you’ll only find Carvana locations in major cities and urban areas. You’ll need to drive out to Westport to find the closest one in the Darien area.

What About the Convenience of Online Shopping?

Many shoppers are drawn to Carvana because of the ability to purchase a vehicle online, but you can buy your car on our website, as well. In fact, you can do that with most Wilton-area dealerships now. So, why order a Range Rover from Carvana online when you can do so with ease from an authorized Land Rover dealer like Land Rover Darien?

Why is Carvana So Expensive?

Customers who compare Carvana vs. dealerships often report that Carvana’s prices seem to be significantly higher. Why is Carvana so expensive? Here are some possible reasons:

• No negotiation allowed
• High overhead, as maintaining a giant vending machine that dispenses cars can’t be cheap
• Carvana reported significant financial losses during the first quarter of 2022 in a market that has done record business
• Carvana in CT can’t offer the same kind of special offers like the ones you’ll find at Land Rover Darien

Buying Your Next Car is Easy at Land Rover Darien

As you can see, there are a multitude of reasons to buy a car from our dealership rather than Carvana. And we try to make the whole process as easy and stress free as possible. So, come down and take a test drive. And, if you’d like to see more car buying tips, check out our posts on how to refinance a car loan and what constitutes good mileage for a used car. If you have any questions or if you’d like to schedule a test drive, please don’t hesitate to contact us online or give us a call at (203) 997-0569.