Is there anything wrong with a floor model?

[bja68]

I came across an Accord coupe, that is a floor model. It has ~20km on it and has been always inside the dealership. Is there anything wrong with getting this car? Should i expect for more discount beside invoice price and factory rebates?

Thanks!

[win-star]

there are nothing wrong with floor model, unless you don't like the wear and tear of people opening and closing the doors.

My brother has 2 cars that he bought floor models (2000 Acura TL and 2003 Civic DX) and both is nothing wrong since day of purchase until now.

[pulpman07]

With floor models, try to push the dealer harder on lowering the price.

[m4gician]

Heh, push but don't shove. Remember...be a good human being first, then negotiate

[bythehour]

Take a good look at the seats for wear and tear, esp if it's leather. Check out all the switchgear as well, see if any are loose.

I've found it hard to get a big discount on floor models. They tend hold the position that these cars are "new", even though they've probably had hundreds of people sitting in them.

[Avatar]

My last Integra was a floor model. I thought it's better than one sitting outside under sunlight, rain and snow because the floor model is always kept at showroom condition.

[number8888]

My main problem with floor models is that hundreds of people have sat in that driver seat. A seat that has been used that many times is technically not new. Not to mention people opening every compartment and touching every nook and cranny in the car, would worn out the interior slightly faster.

[TT333]

My last Integra was a floor model. I thought it's better than one sitting outside under sunlight, rain and snow because the floor model is always kept at showroom condition.

My main problem with floor models is that hundreds of people have sat in that driver seat. A seat that has been used that many times is technically not new. Not to mention people opening every compartment and touching every nook and cranny in the car, would worn out the interior slightly faster.

Both valid points. Pretty much, if the car is in perfect shape still, then no nothing is wrong with a showroom model.

[jasonkwan86]

My main problem with floor models is that hundreds of people have sat in that driver seat. A seat that has been used that many times is technically not new. Not to mention people opening every compartment and touching every nook and cranny in the car, would worn out the interior slightly faster.

If anything take a look and see if there is any real wear and tear to see how well the car holds up to people sitting in it lots of times. Cuz honestly, your going to be doing the same, so at least you can see how it holds up in the future. One thing you might want to check for is a dead battery, or one with a low charge as it hasnt been driven in a while. Also for scratches along the car from people walking around it. You can also ask how long the car has actually been in the showroom, but you probably can't get a better deal on it based on the fact that it is inside.

[rogerrabbit168]

unless you are getting some kind of discount, or if there are no other available

my brother also bought a floor model because of the limited color selection, but it was only on the floor for a couple of weeks, so not much problem there

[bja68]

My last Integra was a floor model. I thought it's better than one sitting outside under sunlight, rain and snow because the floor model is always kept at showroom condition.

i was thinking the same thing too ... however ppl getting in and out of the car just bothers me.
The car's exterior and seats looks fine no rough ups or scratches.
Still wondering if the dealer can go below cost

[Nukey]

I wouldn't get it unless you can get it for cheaper than a new, off-the-lot car. How much cheaper is personal preference, but I'd want some discount. Why pay the price of a new, nearly untouched car for a car that's been sat in hundreds of times, and has been poked, prodded, and manhandled by everyone who walked in off the street?

If you do get a showroom car, just inspect it very thoroughly.

[tyfriend]

Floor models are extremely easy cars to negotiate on.

Since it is a floor model it is not new. This is because customers open, close the doors put their hands on the paint, touch the seat, steering wheel, shifter. Basically it has been harassed. There is a very high probability that you can find some sort of nick or blemish. In short there must be imperfections within a floor model. Perhaps not also visible to the naked eye but they are there. You are always entitled to a discount on floor models.

[poker838]

I guess it all depends on how they've been treated in the showroom.

Some units will have nicks and scratches from all the touching or even swirls as the dealership will ahve to clean them so much more often. Sometimes you'll notice the interior will have scuff marks from shoes and etc. Having that much traffic could also provide the opportunity to damage ... so just have a good look at the car before you buy.

There probably won't be any significant, material, issues though.

coincidentally - i just bought a floor model last Saturday. It got moved onto the floor on Friday afternoon. I hope they did move it out Monday morning as I wont be picking it up for another few days =\

[Vladimir]

I think it is perfectly fine, however I don't think I would take it unless there was an incentive to do so (try to get pdi+freight takin off (or equivelent $ value), maybe free extended manufacturers warranty, etc)
I mean why take one that has been sat in dozens (if not hundreds) of time, if you can get one brand new for same price