We're looking to pick up a CX-5 from our local dealer this weekend but the only vehicle they have in stock that matches our wishlist has about 300 miles on the odometer. The car came to our local dealer from a different dealership so they don't know where those miles came from (shipping, demos, etc) and I don't know how to feel about that number of miles already being on it. I've seen other 5's at other dealers that only have about 15 miles on them. Should I ask this dealer to try to find another car matching our wants or is 300 miles not too big of a deal?
Miles on odometer at delivery
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Exspeedaway
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IMO 300 miles is really not a big deal.
If you can get the same deal for another 5 go ahead, if this one got everything you wish for go for it.
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Legally, in Canada they need to deliver it with under 1000 Km, which is 600 Miles..
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A discount for What exactly...
300 Miles is Eff All..
300 Miles is Eff All..
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Test drive the car, make sure its all OK, and ask the dealer to zero the mileage.
The cars probably been test driven, or at least driven from another dealer, so has probably been red lined, i always do when i test drive.
So a discount should be on offer.
I agree 300 miles is FA, but its how the car has been driven for 300 that matters, i've never bought a new or pre reg with more than 30 miles.
The cars probably been test driven, or at least driven from another dealer, so has probably been red lined, i always do when i test drive.
So a discount should be on offer.
I agree 300 miles is FA, but its how the car has been driven for 300 that matters, i've never bought a new or pre reg with more than 30 miles.
Huh????
I would be concerned. I learned my lesson after purchasing a 2002 Altima with 150 miles on it. That car was an oil burner from day one. I suspect that someone had redlined that sucker while cold, and the rings never seated properly, because I have never owned a new car that used oil like that one did.
My CX-5 had 21 miles on it from test drives.
My CX-5 had 21 miles on it from test drives.
300 miles is plenty for some idiot to screw the engine early in the bedding in period!
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Umm, The engine is "Bedded In" already.
It is common knowledge that the requirements of a "Break In" are no longer required due to the method of construction.
(Unless you rebuild it and perform a hone, then you need to seat the rings)
It is common knowledge that the requirements of a "Break In" are no longer required due to the method of construction.
(Unless you rebuild it and perform a hone, then you need to seat the rings)
I remember someone on another forum who worked for Honda in the UK, part of the engine testing is to take the engine up to the rev limit.
Some engines will always burn oil, no matter how you run them in, i had a new MiniMetro which i took care to run in as per book, it still used oil like it was petrol.
Some engines will always burn oil, no matter how you run them in, i had a new MiniMetro which i took care to run in as per book, it still used oil like it was petrol.
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It all depends on what you are looking for. To get an AWD in the south, these are typically driven down from another dealership up north. The mileage is not a big issue and usually you can also get some off the price. I would worry more about how a manual sports car is driven vs a vehicle such as this.
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I agree, buying an econobox with 300 Miles scares me less than buying an LP-640 with 300 Miles...
It is much less likely that anything can go wrong with hard driving a CX5 on break in, than a $upercar...
Unless they drive it from a dealer to another (Which is not uncommon)
It is much less likely that anything can go wrong with hard driving a CX5 on break in, than a $upercar...
Unless they drive it from a dealer to another (Which is not uncommon)
and the OP said that happened with this car.
Mazda does still recommend avoiding a few things during the first 600 miles to "add to the performance, economy, and life" of your car. Which basically sounds a lot like a 'break-in period':
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Do not race the engine.
- Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
- Do not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
- Do not tow a trailer.
It would be nice to know more of how it was driven for those initial miles and although i realize the way it was driven for that time probably will have no impact on your ownership of the vehicle I still prefer lower miles on my "new" cars. And have passed on cars before that had that many on it. You just never know if it was an executive type that drove like a normal human or someone who redlined it all the time.
I ended up buying the car I mentioned with 349 miles on the odometer. Most of those were from the transport from the other dealer though the sales guy didn't know the exact number. I figure it has a warranty (and I opted for an extended one on top of that) and that cars like this are generally abused on test drives.
Personally, I'd much prefer to purchase a vehicle ASAP after it arrives at the dealership from the port. I don't like the idea of others test driving it and fiddling with things before it gets to me. I'm very overprotective of my cars 
300 miles is enough for me to consider it not "new" at that point - That's many hours of use by people that aren't me. I don't let someone take a few sips out of my milk carton before I bring the milk home... (Silly analogy, lol).
I'm an odd one, though, and I'm OK with that
As long as you're satisfied, that's all that matters. Congrats on the new purchase!
300 miles is enough for me to consider it not "new" at that point - That's many hours of use by people that aren't me. I don't let someone take a few sips out of my milk carton before I bring the milk home... (Silly analogy, lol).
I'm an odd one, though, and I'm OK with that
As long as you're satisfied, that's all that matters. Congrats on the new purchase!New Posts
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