Delivery mileage question

[GTMark]

I'm a new member of the Forum and pretty excited about taking delivery of a
new Tungsten GT scheduled for delivery at end of May. The dealer called to say he had bought an identical spec from a small dealer and would get delivery this week. He asks if I want to switch. Looking for advice on whether there is anything to worry about that this car has 17 miles on the odometer?

 

[LEMANSZ]

not to worry...buy it

 

[FORDGT001]

Buy It!!!

 

[Kirby Vieira]

If the dealer will confirm and warrant the car has had no damage or repairs as a result of the 17 miles, and it has no door dings or scratches, go for it.

 

[redlineautotransport]

I just delivered one that had 1.3 miles on it so that one is an example of one that was not driven at all. Like stated above just be sure there is no damage or repairs and you will be fine. Are you going to see if before you buy it or will it be sight unseen?

 

[Neilda]

I wouldn't worry about it - however the end of May is not that far away. Can you tell him you'll decide when you see it?

I was told that Ford road or track test every 10th car and that some arrived with 60 miles on the clock as a result - not sure if this is urban legend or not!

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Delivery Miles

My pride and joy, 2006 Tungstenw/ silver stripes, arrived at the dealer with 2.1 miles showing. The last 10th was from the back lot to the showroom. :thumbsup PL510*Jeff

 

[barondw]

Don't worry about it, in the long run it doesn't mean anything.

Dave

 

[05 Ford GT]

GTMARK

Every 10th vehicle off the line gets driven for between 15 and 20 miles to ensure quality. I wouldn't be too concerned with the mileage other than checking the front splitter for any scrapes. I understand that the driven cars are taken into the quality control room as well and inspected by all the engineers on a daily basis. My car had 3 miles but I wouldn't be too concerned about the mileage. As stated above, May is not too far away so if the mileage does bother you it just gives you a little more time to be anxious. Either way these cars are a blast! :cheers

 

[AMB]

Gtmark

My GT came with 24.2 miles on it !!

AMB

 

[Derry]

Could you tell me what the VIN was on the car for May delivery? I have VIN 1294 but no delivery date and I am trying to narrow the time frame down a bit. Thanks.

 

[nota4re]

Derry,

I'm 1208. Production is scheduled for week of 5/1 and delivery week of 5/15. Get your dealer code and order number and you can call the 800 number yourself and check on status. There's a thread on here to check order status. If you have trouble finding it, PM me.

 

[GTMark]

Thanks for all your advice. I will be able to inspect the car before buying so should be ok. Once I see it I don't think I'll be able to wait until end of May for the other one. In any case I'll put another 17 miles on it driving it home !

 

[GTMark]

Derry,
VIN was 1174.

 

[Derry]

Guys,
Thanks for all the help with the VIN question!