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metaphysician · 09-03-2009, 10:41 AM

I've been to 3 dealers now to look at Camaros. I'm not looking for a thrill ride, I am a serious buyer and would like to test drive a car. While this is a high-demand, fast car, it's not a Ferrari.

First dealer I went to basically said "no, we do not offer test drives." They had 1 SS and 1 LT. The guy basically said the cars will sell within the week and someone else will be taking them home soon so we want to preserve them for that buyer. He also said, people that want to buy this car don't care how it drives, they want it for what it is. I also told him I would order a 6 speed manual and the one I was looking at was auto and "it would be a different experience anyway."

Second dealer only had one in the showroom, said no and would not elaborate further.

Third dealer (who I will likely order from) did not have any to test.

Did you guys have problems getting a test drive? Or did you just order "sight-unseen?"

09-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
metaphysician Drives: 2SSRS CGM & Harley Crossbones Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 117	Any trouble getting a test drive? I've been to 3 dealers now to look at Camaros. I'm not looking for a thrill ride, I am a serious buyer and would like to test drive a car. While this is a high-demand, fast car, it's not a Ferrari. First dealer I went to basically said "no, we do not offer test drives." They had 1 SS and 1 LT. The guy basically said the cars will sell within the week and someone else will be taking them home soon so we want to preserve them for that buyer. He also said, people that want to buy this car don't care how it drives, they want it for what it is. I also told him I would order a 6 speed manual and the one I was looking at was auto and "it would be a different experience anyway." Second dealer only had one in the showroom, said no and would not elaborate further. Third dealer (who I will likely order from) did not have any to test. Did you guys have problems getting a test drive? Or did you just order "sight-unseen?"