New car miles!

bernpep · 07-02-2010, 06:23 PM

Wow, just ordered a new 5 series which should arrive the end of august. I asked that the car not be driven before I pick it up. The dealer states:all our cars get test driven around the block when they come off the trailer. When I picked up my 08 3 series it had 3 miles on it which seems normal. Should I have to demand that my new car NOT be test driven? What's the consensus here. Thanks.

Rafyel · 07-02-2010, 09:30 PM

I feel the same way. I would say 'Demand' it! But, they do a PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) at the dealership to enable certain features that where disabled for shipping and security. So in a way it's ok. You certainly wouldn't want to leave the dealership to soon find yourself doing a U-turn back to the dealership for an issue while on your first drive away.

positiveions · 07-05-2010, 10:27 AM

Bernpep, you want them to test drive it, just in case something abnormal emerges.

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