Can't even test drive - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gallar · 06-19-2009, 06:55 AM

I have been looking at getting a camaro. All the dealers that had a camaro sitting out no one could test drive because they were already sold. No wonder dealers are getting cut. I may start looking at the challenger.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-19-2009, 07:01 AM

Thats kind of silly. I would not want someone driving my sold car. They are making them as fast as they can. It has been good for GM to have such a backlog of preorders, means folks want this car.

Check around on Cars.com and see if any dealers within a 100 miles or so have one and then call them to see if you can drive one.

Vash · 06-19-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

I have been looking at getting a camaro. All the dealers that had a camaro sitting out no one could test drive because they were already sold. No wonder dealers are getting cut. I may start looking at the challenger.

Don't let processes keep you from getting in a Camaro.

Good things come to those that wait. Chally is a good tank but it's a sledghammer and Camaro is a battleaxe.

Go for the Axe!

jm88 · 06-19-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

I have been looking at getting a camaro. All the dealers that had a camaro sitting out no one could test drive because they were already sold. No wonder dealers are getting cut. I may start looking at the challenger.

Normally I would agree wholeheartedly... you're just going to have to take my word for this - you will not regret the way the Camaro drives and handles. I've owned BMW, Porsche a C6 and a G8 GT - No regrets on the Camaro.

Zeus95 · 06-19-2009, 07:08 AM

There is a dealer in Frankfort that has a V6 that he will let you test drive. PM me if you want the info.

Cheshirelaugh · 06-19-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

I have been looking at getting a camaro. All the dealers that had a camaro sitting out no one could test drive because they were already sold. No wonder dealers are getting cut. I may start looking at the challenger.

I'm a complete stranger but I'm thinking of buying a 1985 Z28... I'm not going to buy yours, but would you mind if I take yours for a spin?

What you don't want to let me drive it? D@MMIT GM, I'M BUYING A FORD!

gallar · 06-19-2009, 07:32 AM

Thats all fine but why would you have them sitting on the lot if they are not for sale? I am not going to buy something I can't drive first.

a6pk2go · 06-19-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

Thats all fine but why would you have them sitting on the lot if they are not for sale? I am not going to buy something I can't drive first.

Where are they supposed to be sitting if the owners haven't had time to pick them up yet?

Edit: I sure don't want anyone driving around in my car after waiting this long. I ordered Dec 08

Cheshirelaugh · 06-19-2009, 07:35 AM

If they're sold maybe they're waiting ont the customer to be able to pick it up. Maybe it's waiting to be drop shipped. But I know if I found out the dealer let some Joe off the Street drive my car I'd be pissed.

IROCanSS · 06-19-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

Thats all fine but why would you have them sitting on the lot if they are not for sale? I am not going to buy something I can't drive first.

1. because it attracts people to the dealer
2. it gets people excited
3. i ordered a v8 but only test drove a v6

dude you missed the boat. you showed up late to the party now all the beer is gone! You should have gone out when the 6000 dealer cars every one was bitching about hit the lots. I had no problem test driving one. Granted it was a 1LT but so what. I sat in a (presold) 2LT so I know I wanted the leather. Do I really "need" to drive an SS to know I want it? Hell no!

Search around. You will find a car to test drive. They are not ALL sold.

larietrope · 06-19-2009, 07:38 AM

My car had to wait for me to pick it up and I sure didn't want my car to be the poster boy for someone who wanted to drive one. I waited almost 8 months so this guy can wait too.
Challengers and Mustangs in my town are sitting on the lot-unsold. Camaros get sold. Tell you anything ?

gtjacket · 06-19-2009, 07:41 AM

My job requires me to travel all the time and chances are when my car arrives, I will be out of the country. I have already told my dealer that no one is to drive my car while it sits. He replied "any respectable dealer would not allow that and I can assure you we will not allow it." Sounds to me like you are bashing a respectable dealer.

mbauer14085RS/SS2010 · 06-19-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gallar

Thats all fine but why would you have them sitting on the lot if they are not for sale? I am not going to buy something I can't drive first.

i agree i would be pissed if someone took my 2ss out for a test drive. you cant expect a dealer to honestly let you drive a car thats sold and spoken for thats just bad business. how would you feel if you ordered a car thats 40 grand and the dealer says oh some guy came in and test drove it.

IROCanSS · 06-19-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gtjacket

My job requires me to travel all the time and chances are when my car arrives, I will be out of the country. I have already told my dealer that no one is to drive my car while it sits. He replied "any respectable dealer would not allow that and I can assure you we will not allow it." Sounds to me like you are bashing a respectable dealer.

I would be FURIOUS if anyone drives my car before me... I did tell my salesman be can take it to get gas with me since he hasn't even driven one yet!

06-19-2009, 06:55 AM	#1
gallar Drives: 1985 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansing Posts: 20	Can't even test drive I have been looking at getting a camaro. All the dealers that had a camaro sitting out no one could test drive because they were already sold. No wonder dealers are getting cut. I may start looking at the challenger.

06-19-2009, 07:08 AM	#5
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	There is a dealer in Frankfort that has a V6 that he will let you test drive. PM me if you want the info. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

06-19-2009, 07:35 AM	#9
Cheshirelaugh Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 326 View My Garage	If they're sold maybe they're waiting ont the customer to be able to pick it up. Maybe it's waiting to be drop shipped. But I know if I found out the dealer let some Joe off the Street drive my car I'd be pissed. __________________ 2G1FT1EW7A9109480 2SS/RS SIM w/ Sunroof Ordered 10/13 Built 5/15 Delivered 6/19 Picked-up 6/22

06-19-2009, 07:41 AM	#12
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	My job requires me to travel all the time and chances are when my car arrives, I will be out of the country. I have already told my dealer that no one is to drive my car while it sits. He replied "any respectable dealer would not allow that and I can assure you we will not allow it." Sounds to me like you are bashing a respectable dealer. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

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06-19-2009, 07:01 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Thats kind of silly. I would not want someone driving my sold car. They are making them as fast as they can. It has been good for GM to have such a backlog of preorders, means folks want this car. Check around on Cars.com and see if any dealers within a 100 miles or so have one and then call them to see if you can drive one.

06-19-2009, 07:32 AM	#7
gallar Drives: 1985 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansing Posts: 20	Thats all fine but why would you have them sitting on the lot if they are not for sale? I am not going to buy something I can't drive first.

06-19-2009, 07:38 AM	#11
larietrope Drives: 1970 Boss 302 Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 267	My car had to wait for me to pick it up and I sure didn't want my car to be the poster boy for someone who wanted to drive one. I waited almost 8 months so this guy can wait too. Challengers and Mustangs in my town are sitting on the lot-unsold. Camaros get sold. Tell you anything ?