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01-06-2012, 06:39 PM | #27 |
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I was contemplating between 6M and DCT and my dealer let me test drive a brand new e90 with DCT and a brand new E92 with 6M.... Not letting you test drive a used 08, -give me a break.
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01-08-2012, 01:07 PM | #30 |
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Same thing happened to me..but it was a new M3...they dont let just anyone test drive the M cars on a whim..only after you sit and agree numbers and sometimes even make a downpayment or sign..
It makes sense to me...otherwise everyone would just come into the dealership for the hell of it and take them for a spin and rack miles up on it. |
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01-10-2012, 04:54 AM | #31 |
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The guy is doing you a favor. He is telling you "yes I am a dick and will treat you like sh*t". Thank him and find someone else. That's what I did.
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01-10-2012, 07:57 AM | #32 |
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when i was looking for a pre-owned m3, they would not let me test drive the car until i put a deposit down on it. im 45! couldnt believe it
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01-11-2012, 08:43 AM | #33 | |
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01-11-2012, 09:22 AM | #34 |
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I remember when I was shopping for my M3 last year, I wanted to go check out the ISF (I know, I know...) just to see if I'd be missing out on anything. The guy at Lexus was an a**hole from the start, when I brought up wanting to test drive the ISF he said the same thing, 'Only serious buyers are allowed to test drive it." I was 26 years old last year at the time but I always get mistaken for an 18 year old. He also kept trash talking the M3, saying it isn't as reliable because it is 'turbocharged'. They definitely discriminate, but I guess I can't blame them too much. The funny thing is that the BMW salesman was very nice and let me test drive the M3 without hesitation. OH, I also forgot to mention that I drove up in my 2000 honda civic (still my daily driver).
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I tried test driving the new 5.0 mustang and the sales guy was such an ass. If you see a guy in his 20's pull up in a newer BMW you know you could afford it, He said " you cant afford this car at your age their is no WAY!". he also said " These new 5.0's are a limited production vehicle" I winded up telling him to " have a nice day " in my own words and walked out. I went on the mustang forums and bashed the dealership. 2 days later the manager at the dealership called me to apologize and offered a test drive of the Gt500 and 5.0 which i declined. All in all, At the end of the day you are immediately profiled the second your feet hit their the dealerships property. |
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01-12-2012, 04:39 PM | #36 | |
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It's a freaking mustang. biggest joke was when I went into a mitsubishi dealership about 4 years ago wanting to test drive the evo. "we need to do a credit check before we allow anyone to test drive." I walked out. |
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01-15-2012, 12:48 PM | #37 |
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Wow I hate this ... I work at a dealership in NJ and all of our sales guys are really cool. I couldn't really tell you what their test drive policy as I am in the service department, but if I were in your shoes I'd complain to the manager ... I hate age discrimination.
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I'm 26 and was dressed in a T-shirt and jeans and had 0 problems getting a test drive when i bought mine. I did have an 08 328 at the time and said I wanted to upgrade. The dealership is small but in an affluent town. The salesman was nice and didn't treat me like a kid. After 5 minutes of driving I bought the car. I know I am young, but I hate being treated that way by sales people. I actually thought I got a pretty good deal when I bought my 2010 e92 a couple months ago.
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I was 18 when I got my M3 and they literally let me test drive it within 10 minutes of walking in the door. I can't believe they didn't let you. What a joke.
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01-16-2012, 03:29 PM | #42 |
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I have similar situation, but sales guy told me "Test drive by M3 is only available with my boss".
All in all, that M3 condition: 2011 / E92 / Fire Orange / DCT / ZCP / (two months age/12.000km that time) / BLK Novillo / GTS steering wheel / black rims. |
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+1 no drive, no purchase. I 'm not gonna sit and waste my time talking numbers either.
I didn't even ask, the guy just said "wanna take it out for a spin?" i was like ....uhhhh...sure? LOL |
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