How many miles did your 135i have upon delivery?

twinturbo135i · 05-19-2008, 08:52 PM

Okay, here's my situation. I'm buying a 135i from a local dealership. Unfortunately they didn't have the exact model I wanted so it's being shipped from another dealer out of state. so we went ahead and did the paperwork and whatnot and they're suppose to call me when it comes arrives in a couple of days.

the problem is that the salesman failed to ask the other dealership how many miles were on the car that was being transfered to his dealership. come to find out that the car already has 200 miles on it. this bothered me because I know those 200 miles are more than likely test driven miles which of course could be easy miles or they could be "let's see what the car can do" miles. I'm also worried if there's any cosmetic defects on either the interior or exterior part of the car during those 200 miles.

the saleman told me they would inspect the car from top to bottom but I'm still worried that the car might not be up to my standards which are nothing less than perfect. after all, I have 40,000 reasons why the car should be perfect.

so I'm now wondering if I'm being too picky or if I should be concerned? what do you guys think?

topvega · 05-19-2008, 09:26 PM

I hope you are getting the car at a discount... 200 miles on a car is not brand new to me... mine had 2 miles on it...

Nice1 · 05-19-2008, 09:29 PM

+1 it may be mechanically as good or pretty darn close to factory new but the fact is it isn't a new car but a demo unit.

Zoominrex · 05-19-2008, 10:33 PM

I'd be willing to wait for a newer one. It is most likely a demo car. 200 miles gets me halfway to LA from here!

nordique14 · 05-19-2008, 11:08 PM

once you get into double digits it is not a "new" car.

Red135 · 05-19-2008, 11:09 PM

mine had 4.

Oregon · 05-19-2008, 11:28 PM

5

EB1Coupe · 05-19-2008, 11:50 PM

7

WishBone33 · 05-20-2008, 12:57 AM

If it was a demo car i'm almost positive those 200 miles were "lets see what this car can do" miles

Chicago1 · 05-20-2008, 01:02 AM

9 miles on mine..

m3bs · 05-20-2008, 06:10 AM

My One had One mile on it at delivery.

redwood · 05-20-2008, 10:16 AM

Based on how I drove the demo car, I wouldn't want to buy one. 200 is too many for a "new" car. There should be a discount involved.

dclee1 · 05-20-2008, 10:33 AM

Uh, 200 miles sounds like you're buying a used car. Change the car or get the price discounted accordingly.

Aren't they supposed to sign some form that says the car will have less than 12 miles on it? I got a form like that, but maybe it's only for ED purchasers?

BTW, I had .1 miles on the ODO when I picked up:biggrin:

coco_m3 · 05-20-2008, 12:17 PM

my odometer agreement said 24, i hope it doesnt have that many...

jeremyc74 · 05-20-2008, 12:24 PM

My car had 2 miles on it...after we filled it up with gas (with me driving). The gas station is really close to the dealer. I was pretty pleased to see the low number, but I think anything under 10 miles is reasonable.

ARES45 · 05-20-2008, 12:55 PM

Mine had 10 miles which was borderline for me.

twenzel · 05-20-2008, 01:37 PM

I feel sorry for the person that buys the 135i I demo'd. It was already showing wear before I sat in it. I wouldn't take it unless they offer you a discount.

Texasgirl · 05-20-2008, 04:32 PM

3

edge350 · 05-20-2008, 04:40 PM

6

Bullitt · 05-20-2008, 07:31 PM

There is a poll for this already:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8815

I see many of you in this thread have not participated in this poll. Please post your numbers there!

Boosted_N54 · 05-21-2008, 10:42 PM

i made it clear to my salesman that my car shouldnt have miles on it and he told me that it shouldnt have more then 6 miles

knechtea · 05-25-2008, 02:59 PM

5

05-19-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
twinturbo135i First Lieutenant 34 Rep 368 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (1)	How many miles did your 135i have upon delivery? Okay, here's my situation. I'm buying a 135i from a local dealership. Unfortunately they didn't have the exact model I wanted so it's being shipped from another dealer out of state. so we went ahead and did the paperwork and whatnot and they're suppose to call me when it comes arrives in a couple of days. the problem is that the salesman failed to ask the other dealership how many miles were on the car that was being transfered to his dealership. come to find out that the car already has 200 miles on it. this bothered me because I know those 200 miles are more than likely test driven miles which of course could be easy miles or they could be "let's see what the car can do" miles. I'm also worried if there's any cosmetic defects on either the interior or exterior part of the car during those 200 miles. the saleman told me they would inspect the car from top to bottom but I'm still worried that the car might not be up to my standards which are nothing less than perfect. after all, I have 40,000 reasons why the car should be perfect. so I'm now wondering if I'm being too picky or if I should be concerned? what do you guys think?
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topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	I hope you are getting the car at a discount... 200 miles on a car is not brand new to me... mine had 2 miles on it... __________________
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Nice1 Captain 13 Rep 645 Posts Drives: e82 Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	+1 it may be mechanically as good or pretty darn close to factory new but the fact is it isn't a new car but a demo unit.
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Zoominrex Lieutenant 51 Rep 490 Posts Drives: F87 MG M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd be willing to wait for a newer one. It is most likely a demo car. 200 miles gets me halfway to LA from here!
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05-19-2008, 11:08 PM	#5
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	once you get into double digits it is not a "new" car.
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05-20-2008, 12:57 AM	#9
WishBone33 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 361 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC iTrader: (0)	If it was a demo car i'm almost positive those 200 miles were "lets see what this car can do" miles
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Chicago1 Private First Class 5 Rep 137 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	9 miles on mine.. __________________ SGM 135i - M-Sport - Cld Wthr - Blk 'Ette - iPod - HiFi - Grey Poplar - Riss Racing Intake - cp-e Exhaust - DINAN Stage II
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m3bs Captain 62 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	My One had One mile on it at delivery.
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05-20-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Based on how I drove the demo car, I wouldn't want to buy one. 200 is too many for a "new" car. There should be a discount involved.
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05-20-2008, 10:33 AM	#13
dclee1 Lieutenant 21 Rep 469 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Uh, 200 miles sounds like you're buying a used car. Change the car or get the price discounted accordingly. Aren't they supposed to sign some form that says the car will have less than 12 miles on it? I got a form like that, but maybe it's only for ED purchasers? BTW, I had .1 miles on the ODO when I picked up:biggrin: __________________ 135 Monaco Blue - ED April 19th 2008 6spd, Sprt, Prem, Cold, Ipod, Comfort, HD Radio
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05-20-2008, 12:24 PM	#15
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	My car had 2 miles on it...after we filled it up with gas (with me driving). The gas station is really close to the dealer. I was pretty pleased to see the low number, but I think anything under 10 miles is reasonable.
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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Mine had 10 miles which was borderline for me. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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05-20-2008, 01:37 PM	#17
twenzel Captain 53 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 15 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (2)	I feel sorry for the person that buys the 135i I demo'd. It was already showing wear before I sat in it. I wouldn't take it unless they offer you a discount.
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05-25-2008, 02:59 PM	#22
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