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In most states, a car that has never been titled or registered to the ultimate consumer is considered a new car, which is consistent with Federal law (http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-12
7...).
From searching around the net, it appears that some states may have a mileage or age limit on defining a new car. Other states may consider a demo or other car used by a dealer but never sold at retail a "new" car.
Utah defines a new motor vehicle as one never titled or registered that has been driven less than 7,500 miles. (http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE13/htm/13
_...). Virginia only permits limited use of a new car for moving and road testing; otherwise it would be considered used. Demos are specifically considered used vehicles in that state. (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp50
4.exe?000+cod+46.2-1500)
Federal odometer law defines "new motor vehicle" as one having 300 miles or less on it, but I think that law just applies to mileage disclosure issues.
So, depending on where you live, your car may indeed be considered "new" with 450 miles on it. Whether that is "right" depends on how you feel about not having a new car with 7 or 10 miles on it.
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