New car smell

[Sivi70980]

Just curious, how many miles has your new car smell lasted? I'm at 2200 miles now and it's fading. I really only get a good whiff of it every few days when I think it's gone.

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[Bran2TheDon]

No where near long enough

 

[EcoVert]

I really don't remember I like the smell but my wife hates it.

 

[DuRsT]

When i don't drive it for a day or so it gets strong again.

 

[Arthonon]

When i don't drive it for a day or so it gets strong again.

Yep, I've noticed that as well. I've got a little over 5000 miles on it over the past year, and if I go a few days without driving it, I really notice the smell when I get in.

 

[Ghost50]

Yep, I've noticed that as well. I've got a little over 5000 miles on it over the past year, and if I go a few days without driving it, I really notice the smell when I get in.

Same. Mine has 9000 miles bought in August last year and after sitting M-F when I get in it on the weekend I’ll still smell it.

 

[ihc95]

About 5k miles on mine and I still smell it.

 

[Diocletian]

Mine is still there, just hit 8k miles after 14 months of ownership. It sits in an air conditioned garage and only get driven once a week. I guess that's helping out a lot lol

 

[dom418]

Keep the windows up when you drive lol

 

[DuRsT]

I think it helps if you have leather. Seems to hold more of the scent longer.

 

[CrashOverride]

Usually the smell is offgassing of the plastics, adhesives, textiles and so forth. It's interesting - the Chinese market strongly dislikes the smell, so the OEMs have had to find ways to reduce/eliminate the "new car smell" for exported cars.

 

[oneheadlite]

2.5 years on my '17 and it still smells new.
Of course I don't drive with the windows down, I take the Sky with no top..............

 

[rocky5517]

Mine has 3000 miles in 6 months/ kept in garage with windows up, and windows usually up when driving. Smell is still there, about 80% I guess. Intoxicating. And no one is allowed to eat or drink in the car.

 

[Spike-S550]

3xyears and 5000 Kms obviously not my daily driver but I have broken wind a couple of times, guess the leather seats do help !

 

[Ghostrealm]

17 Mustang convertible I still have the smell. I only have 2300 Miles I barely drive it though.

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