Originally Posted by patrick008
A dealer has some “used” SRTs with under 100 miles on them for a good price. They said they bought them at a “Chrysler Auction” back in January and April and that they were used (or were to be used - I am not sure which) as Demos/show cars.
Should this raise any red flags? Anyone ever heard of a Chrysler Auction? I assume it is some sort of manufacturer auction for dealers. They assured me they are not damaged in any way (flood, hail, Wind damaged, etc). I am tempted to pick one up, but want to make sure this isn’t something odd. I know Subaru had a bunch of “Wind damaged” cars they auctioned to dealers late last year – cars that were damaged sitting in port by some storm. These sold used for steep discounts on the East coast – but they also advertised them as “damaged”.
- Patrick
Advice above is correct, however, if the vehicles that you are looking at have less than 100 miles, they were not used in the SRT experience, not possible. I just bought a program car, it was registered in Mich 6+ mos ago, had 2.7K miles on it (obviously the owner didn't drive it much), i've had mine 9 days now and a have put 700 miles on it!
As Feet indicated, ask for the car paperwork (he and I were looking at the same SRT - he got there first), but the dealer gave us full disclosure on the "issue".
Good luck and check back in if you have any thoughts.