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Buying a "program car" often feels like finding a hidden middle ground between a brand-new vehicle and a typical used one. The Story: The "Near-New" Gamble

While some new models had waitlists, this one was ready to drive home that day. Can Buying a Demo Car Save You Money? on Edmunds.com buying a program car

Her salesperson explained it was a —a vehicle typically used by manufacturer representatives (sometimes called "brass hats" or executive cars) or returned from short-term fleet leases or rentals. Unlike "demo cars," which dealers use for test drives and usually have under 3,000 miles, this program car had about 8,000 miles on the odometer. Buying a "program car" often feels like finding

Since the car was so new, Sarah still had a significant portion of the manufacturer’s warranty left. on Edmunds

But the experts say to keep these points in mind: * Verify the car's history: Ask the salesperson for details about the car's use. Buying a Used Car From a Dealer - FTC Consumer Advice