North American Motoring

North American Motoring (https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/)
-   F55/F56 :: Hatch Talk (2014+) (https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/f55-f56-hatch-talk-2014-428/)
-   -   F55/F56 Odometer reading upon delivery? (https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/f55-f56-hatch-talk-2014/269281-odometer-reading-upon-delivery.html)

marcussoori 04-21-2014 10:23 AM

Odometer reading upon delivery?
 
Because a number of members have brought up the issue of pre-delivery cars being used for test drives...

Could some of you post your mileage at delivery so the rest of us can get an idea of what "off-the-truck" mileage reading to expect?

Thanks in advance...

DneprDave 04-21-2014 10:32 AM

My MINI had 6 miles on it when I got it.

Dave

ZippyNH 04-21-2014 10:52 AM

Some cars are selected at the factory and given a "LONGER" factory test drive...so miles will vary a bit....
My suggestion...
REMIND THE DEALER you have and retain the RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL at delivery...and if the car has been "test driven" you will refuse the car as it is not a demonstrator....

JohnBLZ 04-21-2014 11:25 AM

Mine had 21.

MarcoPolo 04-21-2014 11:30 AM

13

bmwr606 04-21-2014 02:33 PM

2012 all4 had 6 miles on the odometer

danjreed 04-21-2014 05:48 PM


Originally Posted by ZippyNH (Post 3917738)
Some cars are selected at the factory and given a "LONGER" factory test drive...so miles will vary a bit.... My suggestion... REMIND THE DEALER you have and retain the RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL at delivery...and if the car has been "test driven" you will refuse the car as it is not a demonstrator....


Well, not entirely.

I used to work at a dealer. Manufacturers regularly pull cars off the line.. Custom orders or not, and do extended testing on them. I think the limit is under something like 50 miles.

It's unrealistic to assume you get a car with no miles. Transport within the factory to the lots can be a mile in itself. Then boat transport, dealer transport and dealer prep all add on a few miles.

Often dealers put on a special decal on the glass showing the car was used for extended testing. None of this was a demonstrator because the car was driven by factory/transport/dealer personnel, not potential buyers.

Yes they even extend the warranty by xx miles. Your odometer statement on your title paperwork is your "starting point" of your warrantee.

user 873459 04-21-2014 06:02 PM

I had 19 miles on the title which included about 10 miles for my test drive.

ZippyNH 04-21-2014 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by danjreed (Post 3918009)
Well, not entirely.

I used to work at a dealer. Manufacturers regularly pull cars off the line.. Custom orders or not, and do extended testing on them. I think the limit is under something like 50 miles.

It's unrealistic to assume you get a car with no miles. Transport within the factory to the lots can be a mile in itself. Then boat transport, dealer transport and dealer prep all add on a few miles.

Often dealers put on a special decal on the glass showing the car was used for extended testing. None of this was a demonstrator because the car was driven by factory/transport/dealer personnel, not potential buyers.

Yes they even extend the warranty by xx miles. Your odometer statement on your title paperwork is your "starting point" of your warrantee.

Exactly...not worried about the factory driving it on the "bump" course looking for creaks, etc...mine WAS one of those...had about 30 miles if I recall right...dealer said right at pickup..it came in with a few extra...the op in concerned with extra "dealer demo" and joyriding miles.....let's face it...they can happen....
On a side note....my car has had a stealler record relilibility wise....so the extra miles were a GOOD thing for mine....

zwazoo 05-02-2014 02:13 PM

12 - today.

dwdyer 05-02-2014 04:53 PM

4

jmeryllman 05-02-2014 04:54 PM

Mine was 6.

GregoryK 05-02-2014 05:05 PM

10 miles (16km)

ojedam64 05-02-2014 05:12 PM

9 miles

champ198 05-02-2014 06:00 PM

9 miles

MotorMayhem 05-02-2014 07:33 PM

8 miles

auguyga 06-11-2014 04:58 AM

9 Miles

emilyanny4u 06-11-2014 06:15 AM

Mine had 8 miles on it.

SpartanVet 06-11-2014 06:53 AM

Mine was lucky number 13.

russmini 06-11-2014 07:10 AM

6 miles

RiBi 06-11-2014 02:21 PM

Also 9 miles.

J_L 06-11-2014 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by Sparkplug (Post 3918023)
I had 19 miles on the title which included about 10 miles for my test drive.

This raises a good question- can you "test drive" your special order once it arrives? As part of the final inspection before officially taking delivery? Although it would have to be a pretty glaring error to appear on a test drive, I'm sure such a thing has happened. Better then, than 5 minutes down the road after it's all signed for!

shraz 06-11-2014 06:11 PM

14

Mrdi 06-11-2014 06:54 PM

1 Attachment(s)
10

ShipM8 06-12-2014 03:52 AM

7. Included a trip to the Sec. of State (DMV in other states?) for license.


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:20 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands