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#15737 of 16377 Re: Dealer won't allow a test drive [sashajo] by 1racefan Jan 27, 2006 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: sashajo (Jan 27, 2006 11:55 am) I bet the Mazda dealer would have no problem letting you take a Miata out. Although, I am sure some bozo will "have to have" the Solstice and will buy it with no test drive.
#15738 of 16377 Solstice by mirth Jan 27, 2006 (12:48 pm)
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. Replies to this message: british_rover (Jan 27, 2006 1:36 pm) black_tulip (Jan 29, 2006 3:31 pm)
#15739 of 16377 test drive by stickguy Jan 27, 2006 (1:21 pm)
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!
#15740 of 16377 Re: Solstice [mirth] by british_rover Jan 27, 2006 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: mirth (Jan 27, 2006 12:48 pm) We don't even do that with the Range Rover sports and they are just as hot and 3 times as expensive. If we happen to have a unsold SC Range Rover or Range Rover sport then you can test drive that too but those are generally wait list special order cars.
#15741 of 16377 We have to be careful... by isellhondas Jan 27, 2006 (3:25 pm)
We try to weed out the strokes and joyriders with S-2000's but some of these wannabees can be very creative and convincing that they are serious.   And, if they get stupid while driving one they can get in trouble fast!
#15742 of 16377 Re: Dealer won't allow a test drive [sashajo] by hansienna Jan 27, 2006 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: sashajo (Jan 27, 2006 10:45 am) I agree with the dealer and I will NOT drive any new vehicle unless I am ready for a new vehicle and the vehicle in question is one of the 2 or 3 "finalists" in my selection process.      I do NOT want anyone test driving any new vehicle I would buy. Replies to this message: landdriver (Jan 29, 2006 12:21 pm)
#15744 of 16377 Re: Dealer won't allow a test drive [hansienna] by landdriver Jan 29, 2006 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: hansienna (Jan 27, 2006 9:38 pm) Have a Highlander and when the engine was upgraded from a 3.0L to 3.3L in the '04 model year wanted to test drive it just to see how much more powerful it was. Went to the dealer on a Wednesday evening when they wouldn't be busy and asked for a test drive. While walking to the vehicle, in response to his inquiry, I informed the salesman that quite honestly I actually already have a Highlander and am interested in test driving just to see how much more power the 3.3L has. He abruptly stopped in his tracks, thought about it for a second, and then continued walking again. I guess he appreciated my honesty.
#15745 of 16377 I'm sure... by isellhondas Jan 29, 2006 (12:33 pm)
He wasn't happy. I'm sure you were curious but you have to understand, you basically wasted the time of a person who works on straight commission.   I'm glad he was a professional about it and maybe you will remember him when you are a serious shopper at a later date.   You must have a lot of extra time on your hands. Replies to this message: steine13 (Jan 29, 2006 5:36 pm) isellhondas (Jan 29, 2006 8:44 pm) zodiac2004 (Jan 30, 2006 7:56 am) and 3 more... qbrozen (Jan 30, 2006 7:36 am) kyfdx (Jan 30, 2006 7:51 am) and 22 more... kdhspyder (Jan 30, 2006 11:23 am) basscadet (Jan 30, 2006 9:49 pm) landdriver (Jan 29, 2006 6:05 pm) imidazol97 (Jan 29, 2006 6:10 pm)
#15746 of 16377 Re: Solstice [mirth] by black_tulip Jan 29, 2006 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: mirth (Jan 27, 2006 12:48 pm) why mile up a car with test drives when you'll have no trouble selling it without one?   Because it builds goodwill and very possibly may generate future customers for GM products. If I am an import driver and am mildly interested in the Solastice, I may become a GM customer for life if I can test drive and buy one. On the other hand, if I get that "no test drive" attitude, I will probably never set foot in a Pontiac dealership again.   Wouldn't GM do anything these days to get new customers? The dealers should understand that and act as partnerships that they are.

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