I purchased 5 cars from dealers in the past 7 years and every time it's the same thing. They make assumptions and I get a sour taste in my mouth. You are all correct though, they do tend to be less willing to test drive on the east coast period.
I went down to Katy, Texas, to buy my 97 Supra from a dealer. Best buying experience of my life. I picked my price, they printed out my paper work and I left with my car in a matter of an hour.
When I went into the dealership today and spoke to the sales guy, I said:
"I'd like to buy a 2010 Nismo.. in Red"
They didn't have one and I knew this so I said:
"I realize you do not have one on hand but I'd like you to go over the other models with me and test drive a 6 speed since I will only drive manual transmission vehicles."
Since people are saying I should come to some kind of agreement before I go to another dealer, do you mean tell them I am paying up front and ask them for their bottom line price? Or should I name MY price and let them decide if they want my business.
Other thing, peoples word is never good. I have learned this if nothing else in this life and you just can't trust these crooks. How am I supposed to get a solid guarantee that they will not try to lure me in and waste some more of my time?
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