Can buying a demo car save you money in 2023?
14 February, 2023
What are the disadvantages of a demo vehicle?
Due to the fact that service and maintenance plans are time and mileage based and expire when the first of those parameters are met, you will lose a portion of that cover, as you will take ownership part way into that cycle. Demo vehicles are also in limited supply, which means that the dealership might have a list of customers looking for a demo vehicle or you might have to wait until they have completed their duties in the dealership environment and are put up for sale, which could take six months to a year.
Buying a demo vehicle makes sense
All things considered, buying a demo vehicle is one of the best ways to get a good deal on your next set of wheels. They are a necessity in the dealer environment and for shoppers the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
How much do demo vehicles sell for?
Demo vehicles are normally sold before they reach one year of age and with mileage of between 5000 and 10 000km on them. Demo vehicles will normally sell for less than a new car but for more than a normal pre-owned car.
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What are the advantages of a buying a demo vehicle ?
The biggest advantage of buying a demo vehicle is that you can get the latest model at a reduced price. Demo models are also normally the top of the range derivative and are very often fitted with optional extras or accessories in order to showcase the vehicle. This could include better alloys, an upgraded sound system, premium interior materials or genuine accessories like towbars or canopies. You will also get all the benefits of a new car, which includes driving the latest model and a reliable vehicle that should give you many thousands of trouble free kilometres. As a demo vehicle is essentially utilised as an advertising and marketing tool, it would have been well looked after and will most certainly be in a better condition than the average pre-owned vehicle.
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Buying a demo car is a great way o f getting an almost new vehicle at a slightly reduced price as these slightly used vehicles are sold within their first year on the road and with very limited mileage on the odometer.
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