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KitsuDexstrosity · 09-03-2009, 12:03 PM

When I went to order my Camaro back near the end of July, my salesperson told me that most dealers don't keep a demo version of the car like GM "intended" apparently. However, that particular dealership did, so I was able to test drive a 1LT, since it wasn't for sale and that dealership kept it for anyone who wanted to drive.

Got an email a couple of days ago, seems like my dealership is finally going to sell their demo model, but it has over 2800 miles on it already and they're selling it at MSRP.

Iwantone2 · 09-03-2009, 12:07 PM

I had the chance to test drive one before my order came in, but it was a stick shift car and I don't know how to drive stick. I went to the dealership that I ordered from though.

Gentry78 · 09-03-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KitsuDexstrosity

When I went to order my Camaro back near the end of July, my salesperson told me that most dealers don't keep a demo version of the car like GM "intended" apparently. However, that particular dealership did, so I was able to test drive a 1LT, since it wasn't for sale and that dealership kept it for anyone who wanted to drive.

Got an email a couple of days ago, seems like my dealership is finally going to sell their demo model, but it has over 2800 miles on it already and they're selling it at MSRP.

good luck with that lol

but who knows somebodies gonna pay it

Skyblu · 09-03-2009, 12:13 PM

When I ordered mine on memorial day there was 1 silver 2lt there that was already sold, I got to look at it but not even sit it in it or hear it run. They had no 2ss's like i wanted. I ordered it anyway it's what I wanted and figured it was like buying my harley you don't get to test those either you just know it's what you want and you won't be dissapointed. A month after I ordered mine they did get a black 2ss in and offered me a test drive and I took it, they said don't go too far we don't want a lot of miles on it. I was told then that only if you order and put a down payment on one and they have one there to test drive THEN you can drive it, otherwise no way.

BAD BRAD · 09-03-2009, 12:16 PM

dealer about 30 miles from here got first cars did not let anyone test drive. my dealer has yet to get a car that has not been sold before it hit the floor.

djsnoflake · 09-03-2009, 12:26 PM

I did plenty of test driving before I ordered the car. In my imagination. I ordered this puppy sight-unseen last November.

If you want a test drive, I suggest renting one from AVIS if you have one nearby, otherwise test drives might be hard to get for a little while.

boreas · 09-03-2009, 12:39 PM

The other day, I saw one from afar on the other side of the highway... Does that qualify as a test drive? That's the best I could get!

Phil

john797 · 09-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I ordered mine back in Oct without even seeing a pic of the final production version.
Get the SS 6M, trust me!

Sstac · 09-03-2009, 01:34 PM

no test here either... :( I got to sit in a 2SS though.. and turn on the engine

I'm tryin to stay positive since i already ordered my car!

surfaholic · 09-03-2009, 01:56 PM

no test drive...i was allowed to sit in, start and rev the engine that was it!!! Now just waiting for the first time i can drive it when i get the car!!!! lol

211269 · 09-03-2009, 02:09 PM

I would NEVER buy a car without driving it first. No test drive, I take my money to another dealer down the road, simple as that.

211269 · 09-03-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

there is a difference between just walking in asking for a test drive and pulling up your credit figuring out you loan application showing proof that you can afford the car getting everything in line as if your are in fact buying the car, then if you can do that and they approve you they will let you go for a test drive to make real sure you want to make the commitment then you go back and sign

Whats the point of going thru hours of paperwork and all the dealer BS if you dont even like the car after you drive it? First thing I do is ask to drive it, if they say no, I take my money elsewhere.

rocketman 12 · 09-03-2009, 02:23 PM

I had the same problem, no dealers around here would let you test drive them until you were well into the process of buying the car. We finally bit the bullet and rented one from Avis......it was AWESOME, btw!

mega · 09-03-2009, 02:26 PM

spend 200 $ at avis and rent one for a day

09-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#30
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	I had the chance to test drive one before my order came in, but it was a stick shift car and I don't know how to drive stick. I went to the dealership that I ordered from though. __________________

09-03-2009, 01:34 PM	#37
Sstac Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 313	no test here either... :( I got to sit in a 2SS though.. and turn on the engine I'm tryin to stay positive since i already ordered my car! __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro CGM 2SS RS Manual Past: '99 camaro, '01 Z28, '03 vette '08 BMW 535i 1100, Preliminary order accepted 08-06-09 2000, Accepted By GM 09-1-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 09-1-09 TPW 09-21-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 09/11/09 3400, Order broadcast 09-12-09 3800, Order produced 09-22-09 4000, Available to ship 09-23-09 4200, Shipped 09-24-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/12/09 * Picked up 10/12/09

09-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#38
surfaholic Drives: 1989 jeep wrangler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: long island Posts: 135 View My Garage	no test drive...i was allowed to sit in, start and rev the engine that was it!!! Now just waiting for the first time i can drive it when i get the car!!!! lol __________________ 2SS/RS, M6, ABM, BLACK RALLY STRIPES

09-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#41
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	I had the same problem, no dealers around here would let you test drive them until you were well into the process of buying the car. We finally bit the bullet and rented one from Avis......it was AWESOME, btw! __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28.....

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09-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#29
KitsuDexstrosity Drives: 2010 1LT RS (IBM) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 29	When I went to order my Camaro back near the end of July, my salesperson told me that most dealers don't keep a demo version of the car like GM "intended" apparently. However, that particular dealership did, so I was able to test drive a 1LT, since it wasn't for sale and that dealership kept it for anyone who wanted to drive. Got an email a couple of days ago, seems like my dealership is finally going to sell their demo model, but it has over 2800 miles on it already and they're selling it at MSRP.

09-03-2009, 12:13 PM	#32
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 990	When I ordered mine on memorial day there was 1 silver 2lt there that was already sold, I got to look at it but not even sit it in it or hear it run. They had no 2ss's like i wanted. I ordered it anyway it's what I wanted and figured it was like buying my harley you don't get to test those either you just know it's what you want and you won't be dissapointed. A month after I ordered mine they did get a black 2ss in and offered me a test drive and I took it, they said don't go too far we don't want a lot of miles on it. I was told then that only if you order and put a down payment on one and they have one there to test drive THEN you can drive it, otherwise no way.

09-03-2009, 12:16 PM	#33
BAD BRAD Drives: 1969 CAMARO 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BROWNWOOD TEXAS Posts: 213	dealer about 30 miles from here got first cars did not let anyone test drive. my dealer has yet to get a car that has not been sold before it hit the floor.

09-03-2009, 12:39 PM	#35
boreas Drives: 2LT/RS TFE yeah! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 156	The other day, I saw one from afar on the other side of the highway... Does that qualify as a test drive? That's the best I could get! Phil

09-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#36
john797 Drives: 2010 RS/SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 30	I ordered mine back in Oct without even seeing a pic of the final production version. Get the SS 6M, trust me!

09-03-2009, 02:09 PM	#39
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	I would NEVER buy a car without driving it first. No test drive, I take my money to another dealer down the road, simple as that.

09-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#42
mega Drives: 2007 mini cooper S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 70	spend 200 $ at avis and rent one for a day