This giant coin-operated vending machine dispenses cars
Wouldn't it be better if you could drop a big shiny coin into a slot and watch your purchase descend like a Snickers?
The used-car dealership Carvana in Nashville, Tennessee, certainly thinks so (or at least thinks it's a unique enough gimmick to get you in the door).
Carvana
Customers begin the buying process online, where they go through the standard steps: choosing a car, getting approved for a particular financing option, and signing a contract.
As Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia tells The Verge, the process typically takes around 20 minutes to complete.
All that's left is to visit the dealership and let the robotics do the rest.
CarvanaInstead of driving right off the lot, buyers first retrieve their car from a five-story garage, which houses 20 cars at a time. Though the cars are still priced the same as regular ones, the experience is unquestionably more fun.
Here's what it looks like in action: