Can test drive cars sold by 4S stores be purchased?
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Test drive cars sold by 4S stores can be purchased, but there may be some minor flaws. Here is some relevant information about test drive cars from 4S stores: 1. Cheap and low mileage: Test drive cars from 4S stores are already registered, so the purchase tax, insurance, and registration fees can be saved. Strictly speaking, test drive cars are considered used cars, so their base price is cheaper than that of regular new cars. 2. Poor condition and low resale value: Since test drive cars from 4S stores have been driven by various customers, each with different driving habits, their condition is generally not very good, and their resale value is also low.
Of course you can buy a demo car, I've bought one myself. Demo cars at 4S dealerships usually only have a few thousand kilometers on them, with conditions almost like new cars, and prices 15%-30% cheaper. But pay attention to two things: first, don't just look at the odometer, check the maintenance records to confirm it's a genuine demo car; second, inspect the brake discs and tire wear since people often brake hard during test drives. When I picked up my car, I specifically asked the technician to check the chassis suspension because demo cars frequently go over speed bumps. By the way, the registration date of a demo car will count against your first-owner benefits, which might affect perks like lifetime battery warranties from certain brands.
