My friend just bought a new car (May 1, 2007) and found that the manufactured date of the new car is Dec 10, 2006. He just wonders why the car stayed in the dealer for so long time. Also, the mileage of the new car was 50 miles when he got the new car. Is there some thing wrong with his new car?
2007-05-07 08:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by xiang N 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Five months from manufacture to sale is not at all unreasonable, nor is having 50 miles on the car. This often happens when the dealer you are buying from does not have the exact car you want on the lot, and "swaps" inventory with another local dealer. The car in question was likely the other half of such a swap. Tell your friend to lighten up and enjoy the car.
2007-05-07 08:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by dave_from_auburn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really isnt that long, that most likely means that the dealer used it as a car for people to test drive, as long as there is not any obvious problems, there is nothing wrong with it. Besides, he signed a contract, it has been longer that 3 days, and he has at least a 3yr warranty on it, maybe more depending on the make. I know I bought a 2006 dodge dakota that was on the lot for a year, it only had 10 miles on it but the trim level was hard to sell. Good luck, and remember, if he ever has any problems, check into the lemon law!
2007-05-07 08:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jr. Mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still a new car. The manufacturer does a test drive. The dealer does a test drive. Possibly some buyers did a test drive. You still get the new car warranty. Look at any car dealer's lot. There are hundreds of cars for sale at any time. They all eventually get sold. Having a car on the lot in the winter means nothing. It is always the slow season for selling new cars.
2007-05-07 08:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with the car; it just was overpriced, under-optioned or otherwise non-desireable. Maybe the color was wrong, the interior wasn't desireable or something else was out of the normal realm of desire for the car. The fifty miles is not unusual nor cause for alarm.
2007-05-07 08:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely nobody wanted that particular car. Is it painted a goofy color. Another thing, if it was manufactured overseas it can take a while for it to arrive in America.
2007-05-07 08:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably was a test drive car...hopefully, your friend had a discount upon purchase
2007-05-07 08:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by ogg08 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋