{"id":145,"date":"2026-03-09T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/folsomautomall\/?p=145"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:34:06","slug":"what-is-a-dealer-demo-should-you-buy-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dealer-demo-should-you-buy-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Dealer Demo &#038; Should You Buy One?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Folsom Auto Mall - Dealer Demo And Why Should You Buy One\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kQ7uAvIRzpg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, as you may have guessed, \u201cdemo\u201d is short for \u201cdemonstrator\u201d and that\u2019s just what they typically are. A dealer demo is usually a model at a higher end trim level used for demonstration purposes on the showroom floor or as a test drive vehicle so customers can get a feel for what their vehicle might be like. It\u2019s also occasionally used as a service loaner and, sometimes, as a company car used by management and driven around town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered a demonstrator, it can\u2019t be more than 2 years old. These vehicles typically have low mileage and are still considered \u201cnew cars\u201d since they\u2019ve never actually been sold or officially titled. That means they usually come with a new car warranty, qualify for most manufacturer rebates and incentives and, unlike rental cars, they\u2019re usually well cared for.<br><br>Because they do have some miles, however, they\u2019re often discounted anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. But remember, you won\u2019t be able to choose your color or options; you\u2019ll have to take it as it is. Additionally, because demo vehicles tend to be fully loaded, they are more expensive than a base model would be. And while demo vehicles come with a manufacturer warranty, there\u2019s no extension for existing mileage.<br><br><strong>So, should you buy one?<\/strong><br>If you find one you love in your price range, it\u2019s probably a pretty good deal! Make sure to check its condition, get a vehicle history report to ensure it\u2019s accident-free and ask about potential incentives. You can also check book values to make sure it really is priced competitively and you can still negotiate with the dealership.<br><br><em><strong>Swing by the Folsom Auto Mall and see if we have any dealer demos in stock!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, as you may have guessed, \u201cdemo\u201d is short for \u201cdemonstrator\u201d and that\u2019s just what they typically are. 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