What is the general mileage limit for a new car?

[McPatrick]

New car mileage generally should not exceed 30 kilometers, as it needs to account for factory testing and transportation distance, with a total not exceeding 50 kilometers. A new car's displayed mileage between 0 to 50 kilometers is considered normal. Typically, when a new car arrives at a 4S dealership, its mileage won't show as 0 kilometers because manufacturers conduct professional test drives for quality assessment after production to identify any potential issues. Precautions when picking up a new car: 1. Inspect the exterior: Check all corners of the vehicle thoroughly, especially for scratches or cracks; 2. Verify vehicle information: The vehicle's "identity card", usually the manufacturing date label, is typically located below the right front door or under the passenger seat, containing details like production date, total mass, and engine power.

[Owen]

I paid special attention to this issue when I first picked up my new car. Generally, for domestically produced cars, a mileage within 30 km from factory testing and transportation is considered normal. For imported cars, due to longer shipping and land transport distances, up to 100 km is acceptable. However, I once encountered a situation where a demo car was refurbished and sold as new. The salesperson said demo cars inevitably have slightly higher mileage. Actually, the key isn't the mileage itself, but rather checking tire wear and engine compartment cleanliness. I remember last time when I accompanied a friend to pick up a car, that 'new' car showing 15 km on the odometer actually had wear marks on the accelerator pedal. It turned out to be a dealer's internal transfer vehicle - that's the kind of situation you need to watch out for.

[Benjamin]

Every vehicle on the production line undergoes road test quality inspection, plus movements within the factory and shipping processes, so 20-50 km is quite normal. Last week when helping a relative inspect a car, we encountered an imported SUV with 78 km - the salesperson explained it was due to port transfers. The key is to verify the manufacturing date on the vehicle identification plate. As long as it's a new car within three months with reasonable mileage, there's no issue. If you find over 300 km without proper explanation, it might be a test drive vehicle or transfer car - in such cases, you should renegotiate the price.

[LeColeman]

New car mileage mainly consists of three parts: factory testing around 10 kilometers, and transportation distance varies. The most extreme case I've encountered was a car transported from Changchun to Hainan, where an odometer reading of 189 kilometers is considered normal. When taking delivery, pay special attention to document consistency to avoid purchasing a car with tampered mileage. If the mileage exceeds 200 kilometers, request a written explanation from the dealer and consider demanding compensation such as maintenance services if necessary. Additionally, new energy vehicles generally have lower mileage as electric motor testing doesn't require prolonged break-in periods like combustion engine vehicles.

[MaryMarie]

I did thorough research on this when buying a sedan last year. Mainstream domestic brands' new vehicles typically have under 50 km, but actual mileage depends on the logistics record. Once at a port, I saw new cars being unloaded where drivers moved them 5-6 km just for parking. If it exceeds 100 km, carefully inspect the chassis for scratches and check if the engine oil appears clean. Aggressive driving during transport might affect the break-in period, so it's better to choose one with lower mileage. Nowadays, smart vehicle systems can display driving logs—remember to ask the sales to export this data before delivery.

[DelAlejandro]

The mileage of a new car should be assessed dynamically. Freshly manufactured vehicles typically show 10-30 km, while inventory cars displayed in showrooms for over three months may not exceed 50 km. However, under special circumstances like railway transport replacing sea shipping during the pandemic, I've seen new cars displaying 120 km. The key isn't obsessing over specific numbers, but rather evaluating them in conjunction with the manufacturing date. For cars within three months of production, up to 150 km is acceptable, but for inventory vehicles older than six months, exceeding 80 km should raise concerns about potential battery drain from frequent relocations.