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#31 of 144 Re: If you sign a sales agreement and take [driftracer] by bp3959 Sep 23, 2004 (8:57 am)
Replying to: driftracer (Sep 23, 2004 8:51 am) This was with the papers ready, but not signed.
#32 of 144 Re: I'm a pretty good judge of character [isellhondas] by bp3959 Sep 23, 2004 (8:59 am)
Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 23, 2004 8:54 am) Nothing to be glad about, I would have asked you upfront before you wasted too much time on me, and when you said no I'd thank you for your time and leave without being rude. I never said someone had to, just that I won't buy from someone that won't
#33 of 144 I'm sorry, by driftracer Sep 23, 2004 (9:06 am)
but if taking a 2-3 day ride in MY ride without paperwork is a prerequisite to doing business, you and I couldn't "git 'er done"...   It's not a rental, so there's no legal protection, plus if you change your mind (as many do), I'm stuck with a miled up vehicle that I can't sell. No thanks. Replies to this message: bowke28 (Sep 23, 2004 9:13 am) bp3959 (Sep 23, 2004 9:24 am) bowke28 (Sep 23, 2004 9:46 am) bp3959 (Sep 23, 2004 9:15 am)
#34 of 144 Re: I'm sorry, [driftracer] by bowke28 Sep 23, 2004 (9:13 am)
Replying to: driftracer (Sep 23, 2004 9:06 am) i suspect that we will see more and more dealers "wising up" in the next couple years.   in this case, mr. bp3959 wont be able to buy a car ANYWHERE!   one can only dream... Replies to this message: bp3959 (Sep 23, 2004 9:24 am) bowke28 (Sep 23, 2004 9:46 am)
#35 of 144 Re: I'm sorry, [driftracer] by bp3959 Sep 23, 2004 (9:15 am)
Replying to: driftracer (Sep 23, 2004 9:06 am) 2-3 days isn't the prerequisite, just overnight, but you are correct that we wouldn't come to an agreement. I don't like that policy, but I do have the simple choice of going to a different dealership, and I wouldn't waste your time before coming to that conclusion.
#36 of 144 GM by kyfdx HOST Sep 23, 2004 (9:24 am)
GM did a whole marketing campaign on "the 24 hour test-drive".   So, I don't think it is strange that someone would want the car overnight.. The largest seller in the USA was offering it.   Cadillac dealers will beg you to take their car overnight, if you meet their demographic. Saab dealers, as well..   Most upscale dealers will tell you: It sells cars.   regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: driftracer (Sep 23, 2004 9:26 am) kyfdx (Sep 23, 2004 9:30 am) bp3959 (Sep 23, 2004 9:27 am)
#37 of 144 Re: I'm sorry, [bowke28] by bp3959 Sep 23, 2004 (9:24 am)
Replying to: bowke28 (Sep 23, 2004 9:13 am) Now why would you dream that I can't buy a car anywhere? Once again you are taking this too personal. I confident that most of the dealerships I've bought from would have no issues with me taking anything overnight. Replies to this message: bowke28 (Sep 23, 2004 9:46 am)
#38 of 144 bp3959 What do you do by alfox Sep 23, 2004 (9:26 am)
when you've exhausted all of the dealerships that sell your vehicle of choice within, say, 35 miles of your residence? Just curious - if you lived here and had your heart set on a VW, the two local dealers would dissappoint you. Would you inconvenience yourself by driving 30-40 miles, or change brands.   Just curious about your priorities and where the overnight test drive fits into them. Replies to this message: bp3959 (Sep 23, 2004 9:31 am)
#39 of 144 Re: GM [kyfdx] by driftracer Sep 23, 2004 (9:26 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 23, 2004 9:24 am) The 24 hour test drive, however, was only to approved buyers with a written contract in place - it was also subsidized by the manufacturer, so teh dealer isn't getting hammered with miled up vehicles. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 23, 2004 9:30 am)
#40 of 144 Re: GM [kyfdx] by bp3959 Sep 23, 2004 (9:27 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 23, 2004 9:24 am) Good point, I forgot about that GM 24 hour test drive.

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