Hello everyone, I currently drive a rx8 and in the market for a new 370z. I got offer from a dealer for a 09 white 370z "demo" car that is
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04-27-2010, 12:14 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Buying a dealer "demo 370z," yah or nah?
Hello everyone, I currently drive a rx8 and in the market for a new 370z.
I got offer from a dealer for a 09 white 370z "demo" car that is fully loaded (touring, sports package, navi & etc,,) with 2k miles on it for 32k. Is it too good to be true?? The car drives fine but i am just worring since it's a demo car. There is unclear history about the car and it's still "leagally new." Should I go for it or walk away from this deal? |
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$32k doesn't seem like a bad deal. Just inspect it very closely... if everything checks out I wouldn't worry about it being a demo.
You get a good deal and, if you're financing, you get the new car rate.
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Also check all of the body panels and wheels very closely for damage.
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Try to get it on a lift so you can inspect the underside as well, want to make sure it hasn't been scraped anywhere by a careless driver.
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Because it's a loaded T/S with Nav, and it qualifies for the new car financing rates. (and the 36k warranty starts at the date of purchase).
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If it's pulling to the right because of an alignment issue and not because of the crown in the road I'd probably take that as a hint to pass it up.
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Would indicate that something is bent. But check it on a smooth road to be sure it's not just the usual tracking issue.
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Have a body shop check it out for you. It's not uncommon for dealers to resell cars with body damage and try to pass them off as clean. And don't even get me going on the uselessness of a Carfax . Yes, this happened to me once .
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