Europe Buying “new” in stock vehicle

[rovie]

I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t serious but I’ve been misled on what Ive agreed to buy. It is not a used car though. It is unregistered and essentially new. So why wait to prepare it? There isn’t exactly a queue of buyers out of the door… at least not where I am.

What’s your genuine view on buying an almost 3 ton car that’s been sat for a year ?

We've commented on this before. You asked about it at the beginning of April and got a few answers. Have a look at the thread.

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

Good morning all

Placed an order for a car that was in stock and available for immediate delivery (<200km on clock) only to discover the car has a vin number ending in the PF001000s - which makes me believe the car is in fact 1 year old. Would that be a correct assumption? And if so, any thoughts on whether I’m doing the right thing?!

Mine has vin 4XX build november 2022, nothing wrong with. I drive whit it since September 2023, It was a brand new stock car. Now >20000 km.

 

[rovie]

We've commented on this before. You asked about it at the beginning of April and got a few answers. Have a look at the thread.

I didn't mean that in a derogatory way at all. I just didn't want to repeat my opinion.

 

[Hitchedprawn]

Mine has vin 4XX build november 2022, nothing wrong with. I drive whit it since September 2023, It was a brand new stock car. Now >20000 km.

Thanks. This is the sort of constructive reply I was hoping for !

 

[Hitchedprawn]

I didn't mean that in a derogatory way at all. I just didn't want to repeat my opinion.

No worries. Others have replied with helpful comments in the meantime.

 

[rovie]

No worries. Others have replied with helpful comments in the meantime.

Since you took offence at my answer, here are my comments again: https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/buying-“new”-in-stock-vehicle.12415186/post-1333266699

 

[S52]

At this point I would be all over an early build without the ADAS. I say go for it!

10 years from now those 22 and 23 builds without the extra nannies will be the more valuable trucks imho…

 

[Coullabus]

I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t serious but I’ve been misled on what Ive agreed to buy. It is not a used car though. It is unregistered and essentially new. So why wait to prepare it? There isn’t exactly a queue of buyers out of the door… at least not where I am.

What’s your genuine view on buying an almost 3 ton car that’s been sat for a year ?

Bought mine secondhand, six months old, just 1500 miles. All the options I would have added if buying new. £20k cheaper than ordering and waiting.

The final decision has to be yours.

 

[Cheshire cat]

I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t serious but I’ve been misled on what Ive agreed to buy. It is not a used car though. It is unregistered and essentially new. So why wait to prepare it? There isn’t exactly a queue of buyers out of the door… at least not where I am.

What’s your genuine view on buying an almost 3 ton car that’s been sat for a year ?

Again, it would depend on the discount over new. If considerable, I would be happy. If not, …….

 

[Hitchedprawn]

Again, it would depend on the discount over new. If considerable, I would be happy. If not, …….

That’s the conclusion I think. I’m looking at what’s for sale around same age and discount on those (with very low mileage) and will suggest that’s the realistic market value.

 

[Hitchedprawn]

End of the road… Order cancelled as no visibility on when they can actually fix the problems (software /door buttons). Sub-Zero sales / customer service.

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

End of the road… Order cancelled as no visibility on when they can actually fix the problems (software /door buttons). Sub-Zero sales / customer service.

Strange, software update solves all the major software issues. Only a few hours to wait until the update process is finished @ the workshop. The door buttons (who sometimes stick) is not realy an issue. I had it twice. You give it a slam and they function again. In the near future I am sure there will be a permanent fix. So actually, there is realy nothing wrong with an early build. Nothing to worry about. (My experience) I only had an issue with the battery who was dead. They replaced it under warranty. For the rest super happy with the car.