burning smell on car with 6 miles

[Rob Skully]

so yesterday our 2019 GT Premium Convertible came in. The salesman called us to come take a look at it and take it for a spin. They didnt even dealer prep it yet. He put a dealer plate on it. We went about 5 miles out and back. When we had to stop at a few intersections we noticed a wicked burning smell every time ( we had the top down ). When we got back to the dealership we told the salesman. He said that was normal and it was just all the protectorant burning off. We have never smelt anything like this before from new cars we bought. Since it was late Friday it had to stay there until Monday when we can go to the bank and insurance place before we can take it home. Is this smell normal and is the salesman correct ?
Rob ....

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[Barrel]

Car is going to give off all kinds of weird smells as the brakes bed it, protectants, oils, lubricants, and whatever else leftover from the manufacturing process burns off. Unless you see visible smoke, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Jimmy G]

A really strong smell is often caused by a plastic bag that's been collected by a muffler....

 

[RIBS]

so yesterday our 2019 GT Premium Convertible came in. The salesman called us to come take a look at it and take it for a spin. They didnt even dealer prep it yet. He put a dealer plate on it. We went about 5 miles out and back. When we had to stop at a few intersections we noticed a wicked burning smell every time ( we had the top down ). When we got back to the dealership we told the salesman. He said that was normal and it was just all the protectorant burning off. We have never smelt anything like this before from new cars we bought. Since it was late Friday it had to stay there until Monday when we can go to the bank and insurance place before we can take it home. Is this smell normal and is the salesman correct ?
Rob ....

It depends..yes you should expect some smells of residues burning off, but it should not be too strong, last too long or produce any visual smoke....

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