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Whats the easiest way to do an extended test drive of a car?
Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:55 am
Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:55 am
Looking at different models of cars and want to drive one for longer than the usual test drive.
Is there a way to rent a specific car from a company? I would like to drive it for work 1-2 days to get a good feel for it.
Is there a way to rent a specific car from a company? I would like to drive it for work 1-2 days to get a good feel for it.
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Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:56 am to dallastiger55
We've purchased the last 4 vehicles from the same dealership, they bring the one we are interested in to my house and drop it off.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:56 am to dallastiger55
i know some places will let you keep the car over night.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:57 am to dallastiger55
I did this with a car I bought last year. Called Enterprise and rented the exact model I was interested in. Drove it for 3 days. Liked it, so I bought that model.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 7:57 am to dallastiger55
Go to a local used car dealership. Usually let you drive a model for a day or 2 once they get your information. That's at least been my experience.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:00 am to dallastiger55
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Whats the easiest way to do an extended test drive of a car?
Ask the dealership?
A local dealership gave me an SUV over the weekend when I was shopping years ago.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:03 am to dallastiger55
Go look at it on a Friday, act interested, then tell them you need the weekend to think about it. Unless you look like a shady character they will suggest you drive it home and keep it over the weekend. It's part of their sales tactics.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:03 am to slackster
ok thats a good idea. Will it matter if im looking at used? the good news is i want a 17 Maxima with under 10k miles so driving a new 17 Maxima will be almost the same.
I just hope they are cool with me not buying the new one. lol
Is it a dick move to drive it for the weekend and not buy it?
I just hope they are cool with me not buying the new one. lol
Is it a dick move to drive it for the weekend and not buy it?
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:04 am to dallastiger55
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I would like to drive it for work 1-2 days to get a good feel for it.
Take a car for a test drive and don't come back for 1-2 days?
Seriously just ask to use a demo.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 8:05 am
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:15 am to PortHudsonPlaya
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Go look at it on a Friday, act interested, then tell them you need the weekend to think about it. Unless you look like a shady character they will suggest you drive it home and keep it over the weekend. It's part of their sales tactics.
Then right after that tell them, "Good, because I was planning on bringing my dogs to the lake for the weekend but don't have room for them in the backseat of my Camry."
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:18 am to dallastiger55
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:25 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
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We've purchased the last 4 vehicles from the same dealership, they bring the one we are interested in to my house and drop it off.
I have a personal dealer and manufacturer. They make the car for me in one of my garages for me on the spot.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:29 am to dallastiger55
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17 Maxima
What else are you considering?
I can't imagine what the deal breakers would be.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:31 am to dallastiger55
Look at CarMax.
They have like a 5 day return policy if you want a true extended test drive
They have like a 5 day return policy if you want a true extended test drive
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:32 am to dallastiger55
Ask to drive one a couple days. They might ask to run your credit to make sure you actually can buy it, but most dealers I know would tell you if a customer takes one overnight it's rare they don't end up buying it.
Once they park it in the garage they've already taken mental ownership.
Once they park it in the garage they've already taken mental ownership.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:36 am to llfshoals
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if a customer takes one overnight it's rare they don't end up buying it.
they got me this way on my last purchase.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:49 am to dallastiger55
The dealer I bought my car from let me take several models home on overnight test drives. I didn't have to ask, they offered.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 8:53 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
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We've purchased the last 4 vehicles from the same dealership, they bring the one we are interested in to my house and drop it off.
pretty much this.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 9:04 am to 13SaintTiger
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I have a personal dealer and manufacturer. They make the car for me in one of my garages for me on the spot.
Same
Posted on 8/3/17 at 10:11 am to llfshoals
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Once they park it in the garage they've already taken mental ownership.
Fact.
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