Second day owning the car and already have a problem.

I'm getting squealing from the front wheel(s) I believe both with and without applying the brakes. From everything I've read, this would indicate the brake pads are worn down to the change indicator(s). I didn't get a chance to take the wheels off but I'm taking the car to a mechanic in the morning to take a look since I'm going to the beach next weekend and want to take the XFire.

Isn't 17k a little too fast for the pads to wear out? I bought the car used so I don't know how much stop and go driving the previous owners did.

What do you guys think?