NEW Car Mileage??
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NEW Car Mileage??
When buying a new car and taking delivery...how many miles should be on the odometer?
Also what else should I check when taking delivery? Before signing and before driving off dealers lot?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions...
Also what else should I check when taking delivery? Before signing and before driving off dealers lot?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions...
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I would check for any scratches or dents....once you take delivery, you're on your own with fixing these things.
I would also check for the accessories....floor mats, trunk mats, etc....making sure no one borrowed these from your car.
I would also check for the accessories....floor mats, trunk mats, etc....making sure no one borrowed these from your car.
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do you get mats with car? I thought thats extra fee... Some dealers might give it away, but mats, first aid, etc, come as preffered packaged at some >$200.
I have seen brand new cars up to 50 miles, that one probably got tested at factory... Usual mileage is up to 10 miles... I wouldnt be too woried as long as it is under 100 miles.
I have seen brand new cars up to 50 miles, that one probably got tested at factory... Usual mileage is up to 10 miles... I wouldnt be too woried as long as it is under 100 miles.
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Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
When buying a new car and taking delivery...how many miles should be on the odometer?
Also what else should I check when taking delivery? Before signing and before driving off dealers lot?
Also what else should I check when taking delivery? Before signing and before driving off dealers lot?
You might want to check your AM radio reception, I took mine back because the reception was weak. The service manager called the Lexus tech people and found out that they were aware of a problem. Turned out to be connection problem between the amplifier and the antenna.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
do you get mats with car? I thought thats extra fee... Some dealers might give it away, but mats, first aid, etc, come as preffered packaged at some >$200.
I have seen brand new cars up to 50 miles, that one probably got tested at factory... Usual mileage is up to 10 miles... I wouldnt be too woried as long as it is under 100 miles.
I have seen brand new cars up to 50 miles, that one probably got tested at factory... Usual mileage is up to 10 miles... I wouldnt be too woried as long as it is under 100 miles.
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From: CA
Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
100 miles is alot!! Where the hell they take a brand new car thats 100 miles in distance? I would buy a NEW car if it has 100 miles but they would have to discount it. I wouldnt buy it as NEW with 100 miles at or near MSRP.
I also got the mats, first aid kit, trunk mat,etc... Personally (and slightly off topic), I'd love to find a suitable mat that sits on top of the standard mat since my tan mats are going to look filthy in no time flat.. I tried carpet runner material for a house and find that it doesn't work too great in practice (slides around) -- any suggestions, please send me a PM..
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Originally Posted by osx-addict
Mine had about 65 on it when I got it with the claim that they have a partnership with a dealer in another part of the region that they frequently trade with. Not completly sure I believe them, but other than that, I found nothing wrong with the vehicle outside of a 1/4" long hairline scratch on the gas door which they happily fixed prior to vehicle p/u. Just make sure that EVERYTHING looks good on the vehicle, no scratches, dents, everything is functioning properly, etc.
I also got the mats, first aid kit, trunk mat,etc... Personally (and slightly off topic), I'd love to find a suitable mat that sits on top of the standard mat since my tan mats are going to look filthy in no time flat.. I tried carpet runner material for a house and find that it doesn't work too great in practice (slides around) -- any suggestions, please send me a PM..
I also got the mats, first aid kit, trunk mat,etc... Personally (and slightly off topic), I'd love to find a suitable mat that sits on top of the standard mat since my tan mats are going to look filthy in no time flat.. I tried carpet runner material for a house and find that it doesn't work too great in practice (slides around) -- any suggestions, please send me a PM..
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Originally Posted by osx-addict
Personally (and slightly off topic), I'd love to find a suitable mat that sits on top of the standard mat since my tan mats are going to look filthy in no time flat.. I tried carpet runner material for a house and find that it doesn't work too great in practice (slides around) -- any suggestions, please send me a PM..
You can also find them at http://lexus-parts.com/
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by bigzip
I found clear rubber mats at "Pep Boys". They fit good but don't form around the AWD hump.
You can also find them at http://lexus-parts.com/
You can also find them at http://lexus-parts.com/
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From: CA
Originally Posted by bigzip
I found clear rubber mats at "Pep Boys". They fit good but don't form around the AWD hump.
You can also find them at http://lexus-parts.com/
You can also find them at http://lexus-parts.com/
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From: CA
Originally Posted by bigzip
Mine are clear and would be a perfect fit for the GS300 RWD. Only $20.00