I'm 36 and the dealership I went to didn't want to let me take a test drive at first either. It took me by surprise because I thought I was past that stage of my life. I got indignant and the salesperson changed his mind.
When I was around 25 or 26 I had made the decision to buy a new Honda Prelude. I test drove it and even took my mom to the dealership to check it out. But when I went to purchase the car the salesguy asked if I had any credit. I said I had student loans and a credit card and he said I wouldn't be able to get a loan. I left and went down the street and bought a VW. Getting a loan was no problem.
I don't really understand why they are like that. But I do know one thing, if you have good credit it speaks volumes and you're suddenly a valued potential customer.
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