Scratches and dents and stuff I’m surprised they are using that one as a demo with that many miles. Unless you mean it’s like the vehicle they tell customers to drive before purchasing one then I’m not surprised. Make sure it runs good too and doesn’t sound like it’s been ragged.

 

I'd expect a HUGE discount for buying a "new" car with 2700km that's from the previous model year. In my opinion, that's not new, but to the dealer it is because technically it has never been sold.

So in my opinion, I'd treat it like a used car and have that mindset about looking for wear and tear, scratches, dents, mechanical issues, and so on.

If you can't get a great deal on it relative to a 2021 with 0km, I wouldn't buy it just on principle.

 

Mechanically should be fine. Like others have said, check for cosmetics inside and out including the wheels. Mileage is very low so would not expect a big discount given demand. Curious, what price, before tax, did you settle on?

 

Canadian 42.200 + 5200 (47.4 K..all in) silver color is like unicorn out west Canada (Hybrid LE 2020). Driven for test drives only.
Fellas, I'll check for mentioned details inside out...heck I'll lay under and check underneath as well!
Yes!

 

Given it's a demo with that much mileage you can pretty well be assured it's been abused - hard acceleration, hard braking, rapid lane changes, etc. If it were me (which it would not be) agree with @toto that a HUGE discount would be appropriate with maybe some other 'goodies' thrown in - myself I'd try to get an 'extended warranty' thrown into the deal.

 

HUGE discount would be appropriate with maybe some other 'goodies' thrown in - myself I'd try to get an 'extended warranty' thrown into the deal.

Not happening lol. He'll get a decent discount and maybe a few minor accessories thrown in. At 2700km, it's relatively low mileage, a couple of months worth of driving. Our market is only a tenth of yours.

 

Make sure there are no little yellow stains on the back seat.

And get the maintenance records for the vehicle. It was due for an oil change a long time ago.
You're buying a used car, so check used car prices to get a flavor as to what you should be paying.

 

It was due for an oil change a long time ago.

At 1200 miles?

 

Oh, pardon me. I was reading that without my glasses and I thought it said twelve thousand miles. My fault

 

There is alway risks when buying demo cars simply they aren't break-in properly. You not suppose to drive too aggressively, too fast, too long at the same speed, etc., for the first 1 thousand miles. On a demo or rental cars, you have no way to tell how it was driven.

 

I don't think 2700 km is that bad for a demo. I have seen some with 5000 km or even 7-8000 km! I would hope you get a good discount and have some sort of accessories thrown in or discounted. Being a Toyota, I would not worry too much about the wear n tear of it. Do check for and dings/scratches etc.

 

I see you referenced kilometers so I don't know how it works in your country but in the U.S. demos aren't considered used vehicles because they have never been titled. You wouldn't get a huge discount here.

Almost every car I've ever test driven had a salesman encouraging me to "see what she can do". I never do that because I know it's bad for a new car. There was only one exception to that. I had an Acura and the dealer had cars specifically for test drives, you didn't test drive the vehicle you were looking to purchase. You could start it and make sure everything worked but you couldn't drive them. Sounds weird but the vehicles you did test drive you could push them as hard as you wanted and drive them as far as you wanted. That way the car you bought was not abused in any way and had never been driven on a public road. The salesman said those cars were eventually sold as demos.

 

It doesn't matter to me if it's still a new car on paper. As the customer, it's up to you if you want to pay full price for a new car with 1000+ miles on it and a model year old as opposed to a newer one with 5 miles on it. To me, that's a huge difference that's worth a huge discount. If the dealer doesn't agree, they wouldn't get my money for it.

 

Other than the normal stuff, scratches and dings. If you have the SOS system make sure they dealer initiates the setup connection before you get into the vehicle. There have been a few people who don't do this and got stuck setting up the app on their phone. Like I said if you have it that option.

 

Update**
Thanks for all the sharing, care!!

So today AM I prior checked on phone with Dealer delivery coordinator.
There's chip on windshield by VIN number
He said you can pick and we will replace windshield later (on back order).
That's change everything...off course they drive vehicle afterwards for DEMO again.
I said NO, I will take delivery when windshield
replaced (it's like 1k item and I dont want to take any chances)
Plus once I take delivery, pay dealer then afterwards who cares for customer.
I will also throughly check vehicle now, the worse case they can keep my 1k deposit and I will safe myself with futre problems.
I will keep updating, post down the road!!!
Thanks,
Zee

 

Well, that sucks. There have also been issues with calibrating the camera after a new windshield has been installed.

First chip in the windshield

Set up repair through Geico, they made an appointment at safelite auto glass. Geico entered my Highlander in as a 2021 Corolla??? safelite can’t fix it because they only have permission to go ahead with a 2021 Corolla. Call geico, and instead of jumping right on the error they say they didn’t...

www.toyotanation.com

 

Good day, Fellas
Replacement windshield ordered today (surprisingly no argument).
Will be replaced and calibrated on Wednesday.
Delivery set for Feb 11th!
Other then above said, cosmetic things can I check anything else to peace in mind?
Zee

 

One more thing, when will the subscriptions below expire?

1. Safety Connect - Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance (1 year subscription)
2. SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3 months)

You may only end up with the time remaining. If so, maybe negotiate some extra item(s) like oil changes, accessories???

 

I would Google a new or used car checklist (there are several out there, some specific to certain vehicles — Tesla, for example — and others more generic) and just go down the list.

I might have missed it, but I don‘t think the OP mentioned whether they are buying it from the dealer as a “new” car or if it’s being sold as a used, previously titled vehicle. The Toyota dealer in my area titles their demo vehicles (they all have license plates) and then sells them as used vehicles (though they do differentiate them as “demo units” vs. used).

 

Demo unit usually means it has the full B2B warranty and perhaps sold as new even with 5,000 on the odo. Dealers will either title their cars, or will just throw their dealer plates on them for the duration. IIRC, Toyota regional managers drive cars that have the manufacturer plates on there (You see these on the press cars) and they are not titled.

 

Ask, no, tell them to put new wiper blades or at least give you a free set of wiper blade refills. I only have 4000 km in 6 months and I have to replace the blades two weeks ago.

 

Howdy,
It's no title, so technically new with less then 3k kilometers (as per today's update )
New windshield and blades with Calibration will be done.
Before taking delivery,
How can I verify that I still get 1 full years of remote services via app + 3 months of sat radio?
Thanks!

 

Howdy,
It's no title, so technically new with less then 3k kilometers (as per today's update )
New windshield and blades with Calibration will be done.
Before taking delivery,
How can I verify that I still get 1 full years of remote services via app + 3 months of sat radio?
Thanks!

Ask the sales and/or finance guys. Basically, it is a "NEW" car purchase, so you should get the full balance.

 

Canadian consumer laws various between provinces so you might want to do a search on the internet for demo car registration " your province". My colleague bought a new 2018 Santa Fa XL with 32km in 2019 in BC and the dealer sold the vehicle as a "demo" because technically he "test drove it". Because it is a "used car" he also saved the tire levy, AC tax, and I think PDI delivery charge or something.

 

Yes, absoloutly!
I just paid gst (demo vehicle, dealer minus or adjusted the freight and other charges).

 

make sure you clarify what your warranty period/miles are . many times they only provide the toyota care less existing miles or original date deal bought the car .

 

We bought a "demo" car once and later found out that it had been in an accident. We kept and drove the car (without any issues) for 13 years and then gave it to a family member that needed a car. With todays car full of electronics I would pass on any demo car and just go with NEW.

 

Good evening Fellas,

Today we received delivery!!!!
The vehicle windshield replaced (genuine Toyota, stamped windshield).
LE Hybrid, 2020 celestial silver with the non-heated windshield.
Calibrated and wipers replaced and aligned.
3000Km (approx 1800ish in miles).
LE in Alberta, Canada doesn't have the APP option to start vehicles, etc nor a built-in remote starter.
Got followings service's added via Zibert, uni glass today

• Dimond gloss coating on all exterior including the windshield.
• Rust Protection bottom (where applicable).
• some kind of oil pores into doors etc for rust Protection as well.
• 20% tint on rear window as LE Hybrid doesn't have auto dim back view mirror (tint option cheaper than adding optional mirror).
• protective film on all 4 door cups.

All above-said services were under 1k Canadian tax included.
The dealer asked for 1800 plus tax.

Thanks again for all your help, suggestions guys, it was very helpful and greatly help me to decide towards my purchase.

Out door cost me 47.4 K Canadian$

***Vehicle was in Mint Condition and look forward to using it for years to come and linger around this Beautiful forum@!!!

Cheers!

Happy Valentine's and Family day!!!

 

Good evening Fellas,

Today we recieved delivery!!!!
The vehicle windshield replaced (genuine Toyota, stamped windshield).
LE Hybrid, 2020 celstial silver with non heated windshield.
Calibrated and wipers replaced and aligned.
3000Km (approx 1800ish in miles).
LE in Alberta, Canada doesnt have the APP option to start vehicle etc nor built in remote start.
Got followings service's added via Zibert, uni glass today

• Dimond gloss coating on all exterior including windshield.
• Rust Protection bottom (where applicable).
• some kind of oil pores into doors etc for rust Protection as well.
• 20% tint on rear window as LE Hybrid doesnt have auto dim back view mirror (tint option cheaper then addin optional mirror).
• protective film on all 4 door cups.

All above said are under 1k Canadian tax included.
Dealer asked for 1800 plus tax.

Thanks again for all help, suggestions guys, it was very helpful and greatly help me to decide towards my purchase.

Out door cost me 48.4 K Canadian$

***Vehicle was in Mint Condition and look forward to use it for years to come and linger around this Beautiful forum@!!!

Cheers!

Happy Valentine's and Family day!!!

Congrats. Don't forget to post pics.

 

 

Nice. Introduction to its first winter. Did you install snows?

 

You can also see my 4runner in background

 

Hey Bud
No, will occasionally drive for next few weeks on factory tires (not impressive at all) till coming September and then get Michelines etc...
Paid out cash and sucked all money out now...Lol