Delivery mile vs. sitting on the showroom

BK9731 · 07-22-2016, 06:25 PM

So I have a bit of a dilemma. I'm looking at two identical 2016 vehicles with same price tag, but one has around 60 miles on it (likely from test drive) and the other one has only 11 miles on it but has been sitting on the showroom for good 4 months (battery has been drained)...I just curious which is more detrimental to the new motor, sitting for a long period of time or having multiple test drives. I don't necessarily have to choose one of the two but the dealer's trying to get me into one with big discount. Thanks.

nirvana19 · 07-22-2016, 06:33 PM

Really no difference, don't sweat it.

RPiM5 · 07-22-2016, 06:34 PM

Neither cars situation is bad for the engine or any other component. Just choose the one you like more. Take both for a test drive. See which one speaks to you more. God speed.

boots · 07-22-2016, 07:01 PM

I bought mine w 60 miles on it. I've raped it several times up to almost 80k miles. It still calls me for more torture. 🖖🏿

momos750 · 07-22-2016, 08:53 PM

A battery is battery (easily recharged or replaced) and 60 miles is nothing even if they ripped it a few times.
Drive both cars and make a decision on which one feels better, as others have said above.

TrevorM3 · 07-22-2016, 09:09 PM

Who cares? Warranty will cover it.

Powerbeast · 07-23-2016, 09:13 AM

Makes no difference dude.

M5Beast_NYC · 07-23-2016, 01:45 PM

From engine perspective don't make a difference. I would be concern about the flat spot on the tires if it didn't move for 4 months. Our X5 had this issue as it sat in the lot of 6 months and it wasn't moved. Just make sure you test drive it and let them make a note on any wheel related vibration.

Oliver Queen · 07-29-2016, 02:07 PM

I think it's a personal preference, my preference was to get one with port miles and no test drives, less about the car being ripped, more so about I want to be the one to rip it instead of someone else lol. Awaiting my car tuesday! I wouldn't worry about the motor I would worry as M5Beast_NYC said, flat spots

AKG M3 · 07-29-2016, 04:13 PM

Check the inside of the one that was in the showroom, if it was unlocked...lots of people getting in and out and could have potentially scratched the plastics and creased a bit the leather...that's my ocd speaking, chances are its all good. And yeah, check the tire aspect as well.

07-22-2016, 06:25 PM	#1
BK9731 Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Delivery mile vs. sitting on the showroom So I have a bit of a dilemma. I'm looking at two identical 2016 vehicles with same price tag, but one has around 60 miles on it (likely from test drive) and the other one has only 11 miles on it but has been sitting on the showroom for good 4 months (battery has been drained)...I just curious which is more detrimental to the new motor, sitting for a long period of time or having multiple test drives. I don't necessarily have to choose one of the two but the dealer's trying to get me into one with big discount. Thanks.
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nirvana19 Private 9 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 21 Lotus Evora GT, 91 M5 Join Date: Jun 2006 iTrader: (0)	Really no difference, don't sweat it.
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RPiM5 Major General 2873 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Neither cars situation is bad for the engine or any other component. Just choose the one you like more. Take both for a test drive. See which one speaks to you more. God speed. __________________
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boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	I bought mine w 60 miles on it. I've raped it several times up to almost 80k miles. It still calls me for more torture. 🖖🏿
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momos750 Captain 143 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2015 M5, 2011 750Li Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	A battery is battery (easily recharged or replaced) and 60 miles is nothing even if they ripped it a few times. Drive both cars and make a decision on which one feels better, as others have said above. __________________ 2015 M5 - Singapore Grey Metallic - Silverstone Full Merino Interior - Executive Pack - Drivers Assist Pack -Comp Pack -
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TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Who cares? Warranty will cover it.
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Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5410 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Makes no difference dude.
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M5Beast_NYC Major 158 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 15 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (6)	From engine perspective don't make a difference. I would be concern about the flat spot on the tires if it didn't move for 4 months. Our X5 had this issue as it sat in the lot of 6 months and it wasn't moved. Just make sure you test drive it and let them make a note on any wheel related vibration.
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Oliver Queen Lieutenant 198 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 2016 YMB/SO M3, 2016 F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	I think it's a personal preference, my preference was to get one with port miles and no test drives, less about the car being ripped, more so about I want to be the one to rip it instead of someone else lol. Awaiting my car tuesday! I wouldn't worry about the motor I would worry as M5Beast_NYC said, flat spots __________________ Current Cars: 2017 GT350 2018 Mineral White M3 2015 ML63 AMG
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AKG M3 Lieutenant 92 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '16 F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Check the inside of the one that was in the showroom, if it was unlocked...lots of people getting in and out and could have potentially scratched the plastics and creased a bit the leather...that's my ocd speaking, chances are its all good. And yeah, check the tire aspect as well. __________________ 2016 BMW M5 MCB/Full Silverstone - "Maureena" 2013 BMW M3 E92 DCT - "Brynhildr" (Sold) 2012 Audi S4 B8 6MT - "BlackBird" (Sold)
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