Thoughts on buying a "demo" vehicle?

[Nightreign]

Any thoughts on whether a demo car is worth looking at? I was just told the only black/red with 18in tires the dealer has the GM has been using as a demo vehicle, snippet below:

"$47,376 +dealer and handling fees brings the price to $47,975+tax that my GM is willing to sell it for."

"My GM is firm on that price. That being said, we don't have any of the blue/black options and we only have 1 black/red GT2 with 18" wheels and all season tires. That vehicle is the one that my GM is using as a demo car. That vehicle has 1100 miles on it and the windshield is cracked but we will be replacing it. The windows have already been tinted and there is a clear bra on the vehicle ($700 cost)"

I'm thinking I might just settle for a 19inch model even though I was trying to avoid the cost of buying all seasons and the lack of being able to rotate tires.

 

[Danny_O]

Get the 19?, the 18? is limited to a lower top speed.

 

[BlaydeX15]

Looks like Peak Kia in Littleton CO has an AWD GT2 Black/Red (Unless that's the one you're looking at, and they don't have the miles listed online). Might be worth the drive. I drove 3 hours to get mine. There's no Blue/Black GT2, unfortunately. It's all Blue/Cream. Can get Blue/Black in GT though (That's what I have)

As for AWD vs not, its all preference. In Colorado, may be worth it, but I'm in NE Utah (Just as much snow here) and I opted for the RWD, will take the cost savings and buy winter tires. No biggie.

The 1k miles isn't a big deal. Actually, it could be a plus because you know you aren't getting a lemon. Just have them touch up the paint and replace the windshield and it should be fine. As long as the dealer isn't dragging the car for fun, there shouldn't be any undue wear on the demo's engine.

 

[MurlinatoR]

Looks like Peak Kia in Littleton CO has an AWD GT2 Black/Red (Unless that's the one you're looking at, and they don't have the miles listed online). Might be worth the drive. I drove 3 hours to get mine. There's no Blue/Black GT2, unfortunately. It's all Blue/Cream. Can get Blue/Black in GT though (That's what I have)

As for AWD vs not, its all preference. In Colorado, may be worth it, but I'm in NE Utah (Just as much snow here) and I opted for the RWD, will take the cost savings and buy winter tires. No biggie.

The 1k miles isn't a big deal. Actually, it could be a plus because you know you aren't getting a lemon. Just have them touch up the paint and replace the windshield and it should be fine. As long as the dealer isn't dragging the car for fun, there shouldn't be any undue wear on the demo's engine.

I would disagree with this. If it's his demo, it's because he's hot-rodding it with every person he knows. It's not his car so he doesn't care. Imagine that it was a rental car. Would you buy a Stinger that was previously a rental car??? Yeah, neither would I. LOL

 

[Nightreign]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I think I'm going to see about finding a non-demo. I was leaning more the way MurlinatoR is thinking anyway. Could be perfectly fine but no way to truly know and my OCD would bug me for the rest of the car's life.

 

[BlaydeX15]

I would disagree with this. If it's his demo, it's because he's hot-rodding it with every person he knows. It's not his car so he doesn't care. Imagine that it was a rental car. Would you buy a Stinger that was previously a rental car??? Yeah, neither would I. LOL

I suppose it could be, haha. I was thinking more like test drive miles, not dealer dragging it versus a Camaro SS miles *cough*.

 

[MurlinatoR]

I suppose it could be, haha. I was thinking more like test drive miles, not dealer dragging it versus a Camaro SS miles *cough*.

BWAHAHAHAHahahahhahahahaha!!!!!!

Perfect form, [MENTION=1065]BlaydeX15[/MENTION]! Well played. LOL

 

[robz32]

I suppose it could be, haha. I was thinking more like test drive miles, not dealer dragging it versus a Camaro SS miles *cough*.

LMAO

 

[michigan2500hd]

Get the 19?, the 18? is limited to a lower top speed.

You are correct on the top speed. However I drove both and the 18" tires ride better. I myself am not hung up on ride quality for comfort but I've learned the harsher the ride is the quicker the squeaks and rattles show up. I hate hearing the car fall apart lol.

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