Verboten993

What could special events mean? Gm exec, car show, test driving?

rudolph schenker

Probably not. How much is it discounted?

alienranch

Would have to be a big discount. Even then, it's probably not worth the risk IMO. That's a lot of test drive, "let's see what this thing can do" miles.

runutzzzzz

Depends on what it was used for and how much.

If it was used for the driving school then NO!

ZL-1

I'd be sure and check the tread depth of the front and rear tires, all across the tread. That might be an indicator of how hard it was used. And if the tires are new that might indicate that the originals were well worn in those 6k miles.

Glen e

I personally would not, I like to screw up my toys myself.

dvilin

rcooper

Well, it was probably better maintained than most. If it was an exec's car it was more than likely a commuter car. If it was a loan car to the mags it could be death. If you could get the history on the car I am sure that your "should I buy" issue be easily resolved. Do some research on the car, get the vin, check Carfax ( doubt that they will have anything on a GM program car), who is selling it, Chevy dealer or another GM line. Hell, if the price is good enough and you are OK with it...go for it. Still has a lot of warranty left on it and you can get extended "warranty" for not to much money.

Kracka

Tire tread depth and brake pad thickness will tell you what you need to know. These cars were designed to be driven plus you still have the full factory warranty remaining.

tractman

The red coupe they used at Hershey Park last summer for the Chevy Ride and Drive for the public.....they destroyed the clutch in it to the point it would not move...had to be flat bedded.

beepster

I was told that the Ron Fellows School @ Spring Mountain rotates their fleet every 5-6000 mi. These may be considered "special event" cars. You would NOT want one. If you have attended the school then you understand why...

vegasthomas

I bought a 2014 "GM Exec" car with under 6000 miles. I bought it from a GM Dealer and added CPO. The car is exactly what I wanted and paid a lot less than a new ride. Not disappointed.

AORoads

Hey, people buy Hertz rental cars, and that's usually after 10K miles plus (which means to me about 5 drivers per thousand miles or 50 drivers or more). They even buy Hertz CORVETTE rental cars and have good success with them.

If the car is right, and the price is right and you can afford it, do it. But just know there may be (stress on word "may") more of a downside than some other "used" cars. If you and your wallet are prepared for that event, go forth.

DocHolliday

I might see if they were willing to throw in some additional warranty. If that were the case I'd consider it depending on discount.

ArcticC7

Could be an auto show car, a ride and drive event car etc. Might also be a magazine or TV show evaluation car.

Steve Garrett

^^^ This.....

Red08

Really depends. Does it come with a full warranty?

1SG_Ret

Huge discount and additional warranty, maybe. Still would have to know their definition of "Special Event" car. 6k isn't a lot of miles, but if put on 1/4 mile at a time, I'd pass.

Glen e

exce/marketing/special event cars are a huge catchall....you could get a car that was driven by a regional manager and he used it like a mailbu...or you could get a car that has been beaten severely at a driving event. The trouble is, GM (or any mfr) won't tell you. It's anybody's guess, you can investigate tires, ECU, etc but you still never know....

Kracka

You can check check the lifetime revs and engine hours too, use that to calculate average engine RPM. That'll give you a clue to how it was driven.