Let me start by saying I would do the drive. The attitude of the dealer an "That is the way we do business" would turn me off. That being said I would take a demo with full warranty t the right price anytime. Many electronic components are "iffy" when new as testing them (individual components)would not be cost effective and may fail early on. A demo unit can be almost like an extended warranty. I know this from experience servicing high end electronic musical instruments, a digital pianos, keyboards, and organs. Still I would make the trip!