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How many miles for a new car???

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by iamuami66, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. rjbb2

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    Something to consider:
    I never worried much about miles on a new car. (Other poster was correct, if it has not been titled it is considered a new car). My experiences now have me thinking differently. Here's why:

    I bought a new Tacoma with 82 miles on it. The front brake rotors were warped from somebody slamming on the brakes in a test drive and I didn't notice it till it was too late. Toyota would not replace the rotors.

    I test drove a 2011 Prius that had 600 miles on it and was considered new. It had a vibration in the back on the interstate. Probably why it was still on the lot.

    Another Prius I drove had 160 some miles on it and the brakes felt weird. Maybe another "slam" on a test drive by someone else? Who know?

    I ended up buying a 2012 with 3 miles on knowing I was probably the first to drive it, with the exception of it being driven off the delivery truck onto the lot.

    There are some people that get a kick out of test driving and abusing new cars.
    Just food for thought.
     
  2. The Electric Me

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    As almost everyone else has stated, I probably wouldn't worry about it.

    However, I would ask. I think you have a right to ask the dealership "Why" it has that many miles. If it's a dealer trade, it shouldn't be a big deal telling you.

    You're taking the assumption of honesty. But 110 miles, while still considered new, means it has 110 miles worth of back-story. You may never be able to determine it, but I'd ask.
     
  3. massparanoia

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    Your warranty starts from whatever miles are on the odometer. So if it's 110 then you have 36110 mile warranty, so don't worry about it.
     
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    Even if they unwound the deal, as long as you get to sign the certificate of origin then you are buying a "new" car.