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5 Best Used Car Dealerships in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 used car dealerships in Fort Lauderdale on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A used car purchase in South Florida can end with a flight home and the car on a truck behind you. The used car dealerships in Fort Lauderdale below hold more than 4,700 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.6 up to a perfect 5.0, and their counts run from more than 400 to more than 1,300, so the real split is what each one sells: luxury and exotics, everyday cars, or a consignment service for your own.

Short answer: TxTCharlie is rated 5.0 from more than 1,200 Google reviews and sells luxury and exotic used cars. Exotic Car Trader has the most reviews here (4.9, more than 1,300) but sells cars on behalf of owners rather than running a lot. For everyday buying, look at AlwaysSold123 (4.9) and Rolling Wheels Inc. (4.8). Ask for the out-the-door price in writing before you sign.
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Used car lots compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 TxTCharlie 5.0 ★ 1,276 Luxury and exotic buyers View ›
2 Exotic Car Trader 4.9 ★ 1,359 Selling your exotic or classic View ›
3 CarLux Fort Lauderdale 4.6 ★ 1,312 Sales and financing in one stop View ›
4 AlwaysSold123 4.9 ★ 405 Low-pressure buying View ›
5 Rolling Wheels Inc. 4.8 ★ 418 Financing and out-of-state sales View ›
5 Best Used Car Dealerships in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

The dealerships, reviewed

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TxTCharlie

5.01,276 Google reviews

TxTCharlie is a used luxury and exotic dealership with a showroom at 2125 S Federal Hwy in Fort Lauderdale. Its site shows BMW, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Porsche and Land Rover inventory, and it has pages for financing, selling or trading in a car, and service. It's open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name individual salespeople, Sean, Adam, Ofir and Ro, as patient and clear
  • One out-of-state buyer completed the purchase online from Wisconsin and credits video walk-arounds
  • A traveller whose flight was cancelled bought a car in about 45 minutes at the dealership
  • One buyer had a faulty switch on an exotic sourced and installed in under two hours before pickup

Worth knowing

  • Its site and reviews centre on luxury and exotic cars
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,276 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest fit for a luxury or exotic purchase, including from out of state. Reviewers keep coming back to how individual salespeople handled the deal.

Website+1954-820-9053 Directions

2125 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Exotic Car Trader logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Exotic Car Trader

4.91,359 Google reviews

Exotic Car Trader sells exotic, luxury and classic cars on behalf of their owners, rather than running a conventional used car lot. Its site describes listing and selling your vehicle, taking offers online, handling escrow and arranging shipping, and its Google listing includes consignment. It's on NE 9th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and open Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • Sellers describe a professional process, including about 90 photos taken of one car
  • One seller says a Plymouth Prowler sold in about two weeks
  • Sellers of a Nissan GTR and a McLaren 720S praise the staff's responsiveness
  • One reviewer says the platform helps avoid tire kickers by dealing with qualified buyers

Worth knowing

  • Its reviews come from people selling cars, so they say little about buying from it
  • Not a lot to browse in person: the site is built around online listings
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,359 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call if you own an exotic or classic and want it sold for you. If you're after a car to drive home today, the other dealerships here fit better.

Website+1866-575-0385 Directions

1205 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

CarLux Fort Lauderdale logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

CarLux Fort Lauderdale

4.61,312 Google reviews

CarLux Fort Lauderdale is a used car dealership at 2200 S Federal Hwy. Its reviewers describe buying with help from named salespeople such as Dylan, Luigi and Gabriel, and working with Doug on financing. It's open seven days, with shorter hours on Sunday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe patient salespeople and a quick process
  • One out-of-town buyer says a car was shipped in and the financing done within three days
  • Another reviewer says Doug gave useful financial advice
  • One buyer who flew in said the staff were ready when they arrived

Worth knowing

  • Its rating of 4.6 is the lowest on this page, though it rests on more than 1,300 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,312 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A busy dealership with a large review base and Sunday hours. Compare its financing terms in writing with any other offer you hold.

Website+1754-900-5309 Directions

2200 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

AlwaysSold123 logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

AlwaysSold123

4.9405 Google reviews

AlwaysSold123 is a car dealer on NE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Reviewers have bought a Mini Cooper, a 2013 Audi Allroad, a 2009 Lexus SUV and a convertible, and talk about owner Mark, Charlie and John. It's open Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the sales staff as not pushy
  • One buyer had an independent inspection arranged and completed the same day
  • One reviewer says the deal came with no unexpected fees or add-on packages
  • A buyer says the transaction took less than 40 minutes

Worth knowing

  • Closes at 3 PM on Saturday and all day Sunday
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume405 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A friendly pick for a mid-range used car, especially if you want an independent inspection before you buy.

Website+1954-914-7722 Directions

818 NE 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Rolling Wheels Inc. logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rolling Wheels Inc.

4.8418 Google reviews

Rolling Wheels Inc. is a used car and truck dealer on East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, and Google lists it as a car finance and loan company as well. In its replies it describes itself as a family-owned dealership. Reviewers mention Avi, Rachel and Scott, and buyers have included a Porsche owner and a truck buyer.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says financing came with monthly payments that suited their credit situation
  • A Tennessee buyer says the car was as advertised and transport was arranged
  • Another buyer flew in to pick up a Porsche and drive it home
  • Reviewers describe the staff as welcoming

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Saturday, with a shorter day on Saturday
Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume418 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for buyers who want to sort out financing in the same visit, including customers coming from other states.

Website+1954-527-5522 Directions

125 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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How the scorecard works

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the dealer, compared with other dealers in the city. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of buyers counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes used car prices in Fort Lauderdale? (2026)

Used car prices depend on the make, mileage, condition and trim, and on fees added at signing. Financing terms change the monthly payment as much as the sticker price. Ask each dealer for an out-the-door price and, if you finance, the interest rate and loan term in writing.

Where these dealerships are

TxTCharlie (2125 S Federal Hwy) and CarLux (2200 S Federal Hwy) sit on the same stretch of South Federal Highway, while AlwaysSold123, Rolling Wheels Inc. and Exotic Car Trader are in the NE 1st Avenue, East Sunrise Boulevard and NE 9th Avenue area. Looking for used cars near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can call before you drive over.

What to ask a used car dealer

  • Can I see the vehicle history report before we talk price?
  • Can I take the car to my own mechanic for an inspection?
  • What is the out-the-door price, including every fee?
  • If I finance, what are the rate and the loan term?
  • Will you put every promise, including repairs, in writing?

Frequently asked questions

Which Fort Lauderdale dealerships sell luxury and exotic used cars?

TxTCharlie’s site shows BMW, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Porsche and Land Rover inventory, and its reviewers have bought exotics. Exotic Car Trader also deals in exotic and classic cars, but it sells them on behalf of owners.

Can I sell my exotic or classic car through a Fort Lauderdale dealer?

Exotic Car Trader’s site says it will list and sell your vehicle, and its reviewers are sellers of cars such as a Plymouth Prowler, a Nissan GTR and a McLaren 720S. TxTCharlie’s site also has a page for selling or trading in a car.

Can I buy a used car in Fort Lauderdale from another state?

Reviewers say yes at several dealers. A TxTCharlie buyer bought from Wisconsin online, a Rolling Wheels buyer in Tennessee had transport arranged, and a CarLux customer had a car shipped in within three days.

Which dealerships are open on Sunday?

Google lists TxTCharlie open Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM and CarLux from noon to 5 PM. AlwaysSold123, Rolling Wheels Inc. and Exotic Car Trader are listed Monday to Saturday, so call ahead before a Sunday visit.

Picking a dealer

TxTCharlie fits a luxury or exotic purchase, AlwaysSold123 and Rolling Wheels Inc. suit everyday buyers, CarLux adds Sunday hours, and Exotic Car Trader is for selling your own car. Whichever you choose, get the full price in writing and a chance for an independent inspection.

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