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16377 messages, Last post on Feb 11, 2006 at 4:59 AM
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Nope - not for a high cost car, either. I'm interested in the new Pontiac Solstice and two different dealers (not owned by the same parent organizations) said that no one is allowed to test drive the car. I suggested to both that they prequalify me. No dice. I make very good money and have very little debt. Heck - I could drop $25K on the desk and walk out with the title. Nada. Any dealer out there able to answer on this? We're not talking a car that costs $200K.  Thanks!
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Replying to: sashajo (Jan 27, 2006 10:45 am)
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Replying to: bdr127 (Jan 27, 2006 10:56 am) ...The Solstice is a special production vehicle and due to its limited production we are not allowing the vehicles to be test driven. If you like you are more than welcome to stop by and take a look at one and or purchase it.... |
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Replying to: sashajo (Jan 27, 2006 11:06 am) I ran a Porsche store for a number of years and we had our share of strokes... we didn't get all high and mighty about test drives. In the long run this will hurt GM...many folks will be considering a Pontiac for the first time and will get turned off by the big attitude...A quality dealer can weed out the joy riders in a hurry and give legit customers a ride.
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 27, 2006 11:36 am) Heck.. test drives when I'm not really shopping for a car is what hooks me every time... |
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 27, 2006 11:36 am)
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Replying to: sashajo (Jan 27, 2006 11:55 am) |
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I does not surprise me at all that the dealers aren't allowing test drives for the Solstice. This year they should be able to sell every one they get and will have waiting lists - why mile up a car with test drives when you'll have no trouble selling it without one? Maybe, possibly you'll be able to find some Pontiac dealer with a demo, but I doubt it. Give it a year for the smoke to settle and the "gotta have it" people to get theirs, and things will go back to normal. But there's no percentage in getting huffy about it - it's currently a hot car and that's the way it is.
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the S2000 was like this at first too. usually what happens is you make the deal, contingent on a test drive. That way, they know you are serious (since not too many people will go through the whole purchase process, short of signing the final paperwork, just for a test drive). If you really hate it at that point, then they shred the papers and you walk out the door. If nothing else, it will keep them from getting sued for discrimination! |
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Replying to: mirth (Jan 27, 2006 12:48 pm) |
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