Curious to see how "fair" Carmax is for appraisal of a non trade-in car. I need to ditch the Focus as fast as possible, and I figure this is the best way to do it. What do they base their pricing on? Will I get a better deal if I go in saying I am considering a trade-in, then come back later just to sell the car?

Are there any other places that will buy a car outright at a fair price?

Just for reference, I am selling a 2000 Focus ZX3 with 59,300 miles. Good condition with no mechanical flaws or paint damage.