StephyKay

Would you buy a new car with 150 miles on it? Would it be a deal breaker? I had my dealership trade cars with another dealer in a different state and it came in today with 150 miles on it. They just noticed it and let me know, I was supposed to pick it up tomorrow. My SA said they used it as a promotion car for a golf tournament, so that's where the miles came from. What are your thoughts?

dchar

Ask for a bigger discount. If it was used as a "promotion car" does it mean it was titled and you would be the second owner?

StephyKay

No, the previous dealer is the one who used it for promotion purposes so the title was never changed.

ggebhardt

Look it over real close and ask for a discount.

tdjacw

Go for a long test drive, drive it easy an listen for any drone or slight vibrations around 1500rpms.
Seems to be a common issue which the dealer will tell you its normal. If it bothers you in the least
walk away. Thats what I should have done.

Bearcat

Is it a 350 or a 450? Get the 450 if not.

FastFord

Not a deal breaker, but check it out really well. Doesn't hurt to ask for something, free tire and rim damage, free rust proof, a few free oil changes. When you get the bill make sure the mileage is indicated correctly.

I believe StephyKay is getting the 450 F sport.

StephyKay

I complained and they offered free all weather mats and $350. I don't know if they are willing to budge on anything else.

And yes I am getting a 450h F sport. You're good! Haha!

clwu

You would think that when they do "dealer exchange" they tow it on a flat bed. In reality, the sales person or service porter just drive a car to the other dealership and drive your car back.
the miles are probably just from them driving it back.

corradoMR2

Check your contract on what the mileage is for a new car. Typically, anywhere between 10-20 miles. If it's stated less than 150 miles, contract is legally broken. You have the leverage to walk away or renegotiate.

ggebhardt

Good for you! Hope you enjoy. Love my 450h!

LovMy2017R

I also bought a 2017 RX with 56 miles on it. The RX was driven to the golf course for the pro to use in a golf tournament, but he didn't show up. The dealer said they drove the SUV back to the dealership where it was offered for sale. Got an additional $500 discount. The paperwork I signed said "used" vehicle.

17RX350F

I would want about $500 for the extra mileage as well. Floor mats and $350 sounds fair to me. Mine had 12 miles when I bought it.

mcomer

Golf or Promotional Event cars are sold as new, new car incentives, new car lease rates, taxes everything.
Do check the mileage paperwork for accuracy, the 4 year/50k and 6 year 70k warrantee will cover the small
use shown. So if you buy the 150 mile car and have a service visit the 47th month and 50088 miles later
you have coverage...

mjeds

I would buy it, I've purchased several cars that were dealer demo, promo, or in the case of my RCF it had 736 miles on it because it was purchased, but the original buyer couldn't get financing and had to return it after 2 weeks.

cars like that usually have a lot of wiggle room in the pricing, my RCF was $16K off MSRP because of the mileage, but it was still considered new and all the new car incentives, warranties, taxes, etc. applied.

as suggested go for a LONG test drive and go over it with a fine tooth, use anything you find to haggle the price, a rock chip, a scuffed tire, a squeaky brake, a crease in the seat, a scratch on the dash, a heel print in the carpet, etc.