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pulpz · 12-07-2009, 01:14 PM

My 2003 350Z had 6.7mi at delivery. It came off the transport while I was there, and I waited while the dealer inventoried, and prepped - so no joy riding by anyone prior to me taking her home.

6-8 mi is typical depending on transport/train, and boat routes from the factory. Some can have closer to 12-15 mi if they where track tested at factory prior to shipment. Most manufacturers do this although I don't know the frequency - 1 out of every 10 or 20 cars maybe? dunno.

Anything over 50 miles is a price negotiation point for me, as it is an indicator of multiple test drives and the likely hood that its been close to redline - which is a no-no for engine break in.

12-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	My 2003 350Z had 6.7mi at delivery. It came off the transport while I was there, and I waited while the dealer inventoried, and prepped - so no joy riding by anyone prior to me taking her home. 6-8 mi is typical depending on transport/train, and boat routes from the factory. Some can have closer to 12-15 mi if they where track tested at factory prior to shipment. Most manufacturers do this although I don't know the frequency - 1 out of every 10 or 20 cars maybe? dunno. Anything over 50 miles is a price negotiation point for me, as it is an indicator of multiple test drives and the likely hood that its been close to redline - which is a no-no for engine break in. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)