Bad Situation at dealer

fly yellow · 08-09-2009, 01:50 PM

This is the first car forum I have ever really participated in, and one thing I have learned is that there are a lot of people out there that just enjoy going to dealerships and test driving cars. You have seen it in this thread with people test driving all sorts of cars that they probably never bought, or weren't even considering buying. When I bought my Z the finance woman told me that they have had an insane number of people come in to just test drive a Z. She said they were really frustrated with it. I was frustrated as well when I saw the miles that had been put on my car. This random test driving probably makes salesmen even more judgemental when a serious buyer walks in.

Personally, I don't go near a car dealership unless I am ready to buy whatever it is I may be looking at. I may not buy from them if the numbers don't work, or if the car isn't right for me, but I am in the market for a new car if I am there. I don't enjoy playing the game, and I don't like salesmen calling me constantly. I would love to take a 911 for a spin, but I know I can't buy one, so I'm not going to waste another working man's time and risk damaging a car that will eventually belong to someone else so I can have a joyride.

chris410 · 08-09-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I would love to take a 911 for a spin, but I know I can't buy one, so I'm not going to waste another working man's time and risk damaging a car that will eventually belong to someone else so I can have a joyride.

I hope I didn't confuse anyone...I never drove the 911...it was a thanks but no thanks. They are one of my favorite cars so I simply wanted to look it over and drool a bit :-) Funny thing is the sales person was more interested in my Supra and asked me to drive it in...which I did later that day and took him for a short drive!

And when I bought my 370Z...it was before I even test drove it. Although, I did my research and have driven enough high end/sports cars that I knew I would love it...and I was right!

I could see how a dealership would require a deposit or show of interest before letting someone test drive the car. Which, my understanding is the person who made the post had intentions of possibly buying the car so a test drive seems reasonable. Just letting people walk in and take a car out does seem like a waste of time and a liability though.

fly yellow · 08-09-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chris410

I hope I didn't confuse anyone...I never drove the 911...it was a thanks but no thanks. They are one of my favorite cars so I simply wanted to look it over and drool a bit :-) Funny thing is the sales person was more interested in my Supra and asked me to drive it in...which I did later that day and took him for a short drive!

And when I bought my 370Z...it was before I even test drove it. Although, I did my research and have driven enough high end/sports cars that I knew I would love it...and I was right!

I could see how a dealership would require a deposit or show of interest before letting someone test drive the car. Which, my understanding is the person who made the post had intentions of possibly buying the car so a test drive seems reasonable. Just letting people walk in and take a car out does seem like a waste of time and a liability though.

I'm sorry if it sounded like I was calling you out. That is honorable that you turned down the test drive. I love the 911 too. I was fortunate enough to drive a couple of them years ago when I owned a detailing shop. I had a client that was a car collector, and even though I was 19 he was cool enough to let me come to his house and pick up and drop off his cars. He even let me drive his new at the time 1991 ZR-1, and gave me the "power key". Maybe one day I will get a 911.

chris410 · 08-09-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I'm sorry if it sounded like I was calling you out. That is honorable that you turned down the test drive. I love the 911 too. I was fortunate enough to drive a couple of them years ago when I owned a detailing shop. I had a client that was a car collector, and even though I was 19 he was cool enough to let me come to his house and pick up and drop off his cars. He even let me drive his new at the time 1991 ZR-1, and gave me the "power key". Maybe one day I will get a 911.

No worries...and I agree...why test drive a car you have no interest in buying. If I knew the dealer sure otherwise, it's a tease so what's the point.

I like the older 911's...the shape is so aggressive and they are pretty damn fast!

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fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	This is the first car forum I have ever really participated in, and one thing I have learned is that there are a lot of people out there that just enjoy going to dealerships and test driving cars. You have seen it in this thread with people test driving all sorts of cars that they probably never bought, or weren't even considering buying. When I bought my Z the finance woman told me that they have had an insane number of people come in to just test drive a Z. She said they were really frustrated with it. I was frustrated as well when I saw the miles that had been put on my car. This random test driving probably makes salesmen even more judgemental when a serious buyer walks in. Personally, I don't go near a car dealership unless I am ready to buy whatever it is I may be looking at. I may not buy from them if the numbers don't work, or if the car isn't right for me, but I am in the market for a new car if I am there. I don't enjoy playing the game, and I don't like salesmen calling me constantly. I would love to take a 911 for a spin, but I know I can't buy one, so I'm not going to waste another working man's time and risk damaging a car that will eventually belong to someone else so I can have a joyride. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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