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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 13, 2005 10:30 am)
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Replying to: alobster7 (Oct 22, 2005 6:44 am) If you see a test drive car, even with 400 miles or so, I doubt those miles were gentle. I'd try to find one with 15 miles or less, i.e. delivery miles only. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 22, 2005 4:36 pm) What is the difference between a "demonstrator" car and a used car? Aren't they both considered used? A demonstrator (or demo) car is a new car that has been driven by the dealership's salesmen, managers or executives but has never been registered. A used car is any car that has been registered. Rule Of Thumb: Once a vehicle has been registered, it is legally considered "used". If the vehicle has never been registered (regardless of how many miles are on it), the vehicle is legally considered "new." It looks like LEGALLY a demo is a NEW car. What is your opinion of this scenario - A customer test drives an 05 special edition vehicle. It has 1000 miles on it. This is troubling to the customer, however, the salesman offers a MASSIVE price break and a special deal. The car is super nice and has some features that aren't on 06. In additon, they are not making an SE in that same vehicle in 06. Do you think it is wise not to discuss the deal because there are 1000 miles on the car? Thanks for your time. |
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I think there is also a mileage limit that isn't mentioned there, but it's a few K miles IIRC. I would consider that demo, sure. It really would depend on my financial situation. If you cannot afford new anyway, it seems like that car is a match for what you want (otherwise you would not have mentioned the extras). I might buy it, sure. FWIW, I bought my Miata used, 8 years old, and it's been one of the two most reliable cars I've ever owned (the other being my new Forester). -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 24, 2005 6:45 am) I went to a dealership and found a new "demo" car for sale at a $4,000 discount. Is buying a "demo" car a good idea? Dealerships are always trying to unload "demonstrators" ("demos") -- cars that were driven by the managers or salesmen but are still legally new. The car salesman may tell you that the "demonstrator" has been immaculately maintained since it was driven by an "executive." He may also assure you that you can get a far better deal on this car than you would get on a brand new car. Don't believe it. While a discount of $4,000 may seem generous at first glance, my experience tells me that the selling price of a "demonstrator" car is often not much less than if you bought the same car brand new. And if you take into account the fact that there is considerable mileage on this "new" car (which gets subtracted from the mileage allotment of your Factory Warranty) and the fact that "demonstrator" cars often receive lots of abusive wear and tear that may not be noticeable at first glance, the "demo" suddenly doesn't seem so attractive. Best Advice: avoid any offers to buy a "demo." I was just curious if anyone on this board has heard good or horror demo stories. In addition, since you mentioned a Forrester, a Subaru salesman told me the other day that this car is compared to the Civic. I don't get this idea. |
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Well, it's not like it's an STI, which would have been driven real hard, or even a Legacy GT for that matter. So any "abuse" is less likely with an SE model. -juice |
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Hi All, Somebody wants to buy my car and they need to pick it up now because they are moving out-of-state. This means i need a new car asap and i've been eyeing the 06 Sti. I looked up the TMV and it looks like everybody's paying $33,620 MSRP  Has anybody bought one that is priced lower than that? Btw, invoice price is $31,394. Thanks!
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Replying to: fastone1 (Oct 26, 2005 7:57 am) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 17, 2005 7:59 am) I just use the Trip B odometer. I reset it after I change the oil. I use the Trip A for gas mileage calculation. I just hit the trip button whenever I want to check how long it's been 
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I forget in what year they added that, but my '98 doesn't have it. My wife's '02 does, though. -juice |
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