initial with 30miles when purchased

[NewType]

After a few weeks of pain and headach (not from the Prius, but the people who sold me the Prius ukeright: ), I start checking everything about my car. :x

I recalled that (and also on the contract) that the car had initially 30 miles on it. I was wondering if this is a "big" number to other people. Yes, this is my first new car purchase, so I have overlooked many things. Any commons are welcome.

Basically, I want to know if there is a reason why this Prius was like a "left over" at the Dealer... :|

Thanks!

[galaxee]

They probably let a few people test drive it....

Mine had 3 miles at time of purchase. They run each car on a test track at the factory, load it on and off a truck, and drive it in for prep and inspection at the dealer. Then they park it and drive it up for you when you come to buy it.

Anything more than a few miles sounds like they used it for a few test drives to me.

Our Pri is the first new car we've ever bought as well. Don't feel bad. These things happen. It's a learning experience, next time you'll know what to ask beforehand

[priusham]

30 miles is no big deal.

If it makes you feel any better, my wife's Honda Pilot had 250 miles on it when we picked it up "new" but it was driven across the state to the dealer. The dealer "added" 250 miles to the warranty. We actually had a $500 repair covered without question by Honda when the SUV was 3,000 miles PAST the warranty.

My 2005 Prius had 0.4 miles on the Trip Odometer and 0 on the main odo.

[ScottY]

Mine had 3 miles on it. My dealer told me he drove it around to make sure everything is ok, and got gas for it. So I guess he sounded reasonable. You should prob ask your dealer why it is 30 according to the "Prius pick up check list".

Have fun with ur Prius!!

Scott

[kinghuang]

Mine had ~2800km (1740 miles) on it.

[stormeye]

mine was 2 miles. Too bad I didn't take my digital camera so I could keep a picture as a souvenir

[Tideland Prius]

Mine at 3kms. Lowest I've seen. The past 2 cars had 40kms (so I'm guessing they did a road test pre-delivery inspection)

[Bill Merchant]

[font=Comic Sans MS:564e93b7d1]My Silver Cloud had 72 miles from test drives. I know I did a couple of test drives at other dealers in other cars, so I can't complain. Also, the warranty got bumped by 72 miles, so no sweat for me.[/font:564e93b7d1]

[AfonsoSilva]

...I recalled that (and also on the contract) that the car had initially 30 miles on it. I was wondering if this is a "big" number to other people. ...

I got mine with 50 miles on it. It arrived at the dealership on a Friday, for someone else who had spoken for it. However this guy withdrew from the waiting list, and I was the next one in line. It was the exact configuration and color I wanted. For whatever reason the dealer only called me on Sunday AM, and by the time I got there about 10 people had driven it around the block.

I inspected the car, everything was OK, so I took it. At first site, the 50 miles bothered me, but then I thought: The car is in perfect condition, clean, and maybe a few of the 10 people who test-drove it will get a Prius instead of, say, a RAV4 or a CRV. So why let that bother me? Besides, a month from now what difference will it make that it was driven around the block a few times?

Congratulations on your acquisition, and enjoy your machine!!!

[Beacher]

Ours had 4 miles on it, and I was happy to see it had so few. But, I think Alfonso makes a good point... a few test drives aren't a huge deal.

Or maybe they discovered a minor problem when doing the pre-delivery road test and had to sort it out. I wouldn't be too worried about 50.