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canadianbattery · #1 05-31-2005, 12:34 AM

I got my car today, it supposed to be brand new but there is 98km on it. Is this normal? I bought few cars before, they are all around 20-25km only. Please advice.

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RealShakaZulu · #2 05-31-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by canadianbattery

I got my car today, it supposed to be brand new but there is 98km on it. Is this normal? I bought few cars before, they are all around 20-25km only. Please advice.

Hmmmmm.... 60 miles on my brand new car would definitely cause me to wonder why. What did the dealer say?

canadianbattery · #3 05-31-2005, 01:13 AM

He said it is normal and give me some excuses which I think just a bullshit. He then gave me a pair of chrome tailpipe and cargo compartment mat to settle my complaint.

mwbbmw · #4 05-31-2005, 11:22 AM

Mine had exactly 9 miles when I signed the paper work, and I put 5 of those miles on there. I walked into their warehouse, picked the one I wanted (which was still wrapped from shipment) and drove it back to the lot where they took it, cleaned it and put just a few miles on it. The mileage seems excessive to me, but if the freebies made up for it, then call it good. Personally, if the answer didn't satisfy, I would expect more (especially during that all important enging break in stage).

bozo · #5 05-31-2005, 11:57 AM

Chrome tailpipe?! Give it back to him with a jar of vaseline and tell him where to put it..60 miles on a brand new vehicle is unacceptable...I would say 15 max...

I mean, I wouldnt be weary, or skeptical that something may be wrong with the car, in fact, I would probably say it was for a very simple reason..But dont sell it to me brand new, dammit!

Seriously, since I can almost bet that there is a simple explanation, I would hold them to the fire for some serious blackmail activity for this one...You are in a very good situation imo...Theres GOTTA be some accessory(ies) you want, NO?!?! hehehehe

BigO1120 · #6 05-31-2005, 02:16 PM

What was the $$$ tag on your X3? I only had 7 miles on mine when I first bought mine and they gave me a whole mess of goodies to go with it!

Unfortunately I did not get the chrome tailpipe.

climrgrl · #7 05-31-2005, 04:32 PM

I ordered my X3, when I picked it up from the dealer it had 6 miles on it. Mileage will vary a little, but that seems excessive to me. Maybe new, but how many test drives? I agree, I'd be nervous about that many miles of unknown driving conditions during the break-in period. I'd get them to throw in the extended warranty + maintenence plans (around $2400 total I think) which would cover your car to 100k miles or 6 years. I think you have a pretty good basis for that request.

Bavarian · #8 05-31-2005, 09:20 PM

That is too much mileage on a new car. The last new car I picked up (a 2002 330i) had 34 km on it (21 miles).

canadianbattery · #9 06-01-2005, 12:02 AM

I got ripped twice then. First ordered black and they swtich me to silver with more options. Then got the silver but with 98km on it. I think I will have a trip to the dealership again and yell again

bozo · #10 06-01-2005, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by canadianbattery

I got ripped twice then. First ordered black and they swtich me to silver with more options. Then got the silver but with 98km on it. I think I will have a trip to the dealership again and yell again

"THEY" switched "YOU"?! How does THAT work?...50 grand for a car, no one tells me what color Im getting...The whole thing seems a bit strange if you ask me...Are you happy with the X anyway?

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