Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: dishdude
I wonder if it went to an auto show?
Definitely a possibility. The manufacturer may have owned the car for a variety of reasons, such as promotional events, auto shows, photo shoots, and commercials. They will never disclose the original use of the vehicle, but for all intents and purposes, you are getting a new car at a used car price.
My Corvette was a GM owned vehicle for 3 months and it only had 146 miles on it. I am not the first owner, GM is -- which made it a used car. I have speculated it was an auto show car since GM literally had this exact model & color scheme at several auto shows, and the build sheet had special "expedite" codes on it just before NAIAS & the Chicago Auto Show. The CarFax showed the date GM had it titled in their name, and then GM sold it at auction to my dealer a few months later.
PM me your VIN and I can give you all the info and build records you ever wanted. If it was a show car or parade car, my info will list it as such.