I have a friend who purchased a 2011 model Mazda 3 (from Mazda showroom) whom she thought was brand new. She bought it only early part of 2013. Just last month, she discovered that she bought a re-furbished one, meaning an old or damage vehicle but was repaired and repainted to look like brand new. Now, she has an ongoing case against Mazda. I don't know if you are aware of the article posted here also in Qatarliving regarding these car dealers like Nissan and Dodge who were closed down by Qatar government for 1 month for selling "brand new" cars when in fact it is repaired and repainted only.