Test drive question

pinkertonpunk · 11-14-2011, 09:52 AM

So I am planning on my next car being an E90 and am looking to test drive a few at a local dealer. How picky are dealers going to be if I just want to drive a DCT and a 6MT car to see which I prefer? The problem is I don't have any plan to buy for a couple more years. They have one used E92 with the DCT and one with the 6MT. Anyone have any thoughts?

Hopefully this won't turn into a 6MT vs. DCT battle.....

ES_TRADER · 11-14-2011, 09:58 AM

If you're serious about buying it and the salesman senses that, I don't see why they wouldnt accommodate your request to test drive both.

When I bought my 535, I was torn between auto and 6mt, the salesman knew I was going to buy one from him so he didn't care to spend his time and let me drive both back to back 3 times each. I was so indecisive because both were nice.

If u go in there telling them ur not buying for a few years, I'm pretty sure they gonna be reluctant to spend time with you.

THE TECH · 11-14-2011, 10:09 AM

I think the harder part may be finding a dealer with both on their lots.

pinkertonpunk · 11-14-2011, 10:16 AM

Surprisingly the local dealer has two 2010s, one of each. They are both coupes but I'm more concerned with which transmission I prefer.

luis_m3 · 11-14-2011, 10:25 AM

Obviously, you still have plenty of time before you pull the trigger. I would actually recommend finding someone who has one instead of wasting the dealer's time. In fact, I'm pretty sure you would be wasting your time once you tell them that you DO NOT plan on purchasing one within the next couple of years.

SamS · 11-14-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkertonpunk

Surprisingly the local dealer has two 2010s, one of each. They are both coupes but I'm more concerned with which transmission I prefer.

If both cars are used, I don't see why a dealer would have a problem with you driving each.

But if you're not buying for a couple of years, best not to waste the dealer's time.

JohnnyRoaster · 11-14-2011, 11:08 AM

If you are going to be looking at used cars in a couple of years I wouldn't waste the dealers time. Since the car you would be buying will be out of warranty or close to it, I would go with the 6MT. I assume you know that the E90 production has ended for the M cars.

gatorfast · 11-14-2011, 11:56 AM

Getting a little ahead of yourself eh? In a few years you may not even want an M3 anymore...

M3SQRD · 11-14-2011, 12:08 PM

Agree with what everyone has said - if you are serious about buying used now and the dealer has both types of trans I don't see why they wouldn't let you drive them; however, if you are not buying a car now then don't waste their time.

mdosu · 11-14-2011, 01:41 PM

to be honest, some dealers may be hesitant if you're not serious about buying it that week.

The best way to test drive it and really drive the crap out of the car is to get your dealer to sign you up for the M Power Tour in the fall.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour
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Stronghammer · 11-14-2011, 02:10 PM

The first dealership I went to the guy turned into a dick when I told him I was not going to buy that same day. Him: "are you gonna buy this car in the next 5 minutes ?" Me: "uh, I just met you like 2 minutes ago, can I think about it ?" Him: "well this is my busy day, don't really have time for this" Me: "OK". Bought from a different dealer the next week.

rantarM3 · 11-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Test drive when you're ready to buy. In two years you might change your mind about wanting an M3.

Your age may also be a factor as to whether they'll let you test drive something. Many dealers look down on younger drivers and think they're just looking for a joy ride.

THE TECH · 11-14-2011, 02:30 PM

I just realized this was a waste of a thread.

rantarM3 · 11-14-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I just realized this was a waste of a thread.

Come back and check it out in a couple of years.

mdosu · 11-14-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rhird

The first dealership I went to the guy turned into a dick when I told him I was not going to buy that same day. Him: "are you gonna buy this car in the next 5 minutes ?" Me: "uh, I just met you like 2 minutes ago, can I think about it ?" Him: "well this is my busy day, don't really have time for this" Me: "OK". Bought from a different dealer the next week.

wow seriously? People always live in the current and don't think about the future. Apparantly, he's got enough business that day so that he doesn't want your business in the future? I would have begged for you to come back the following day when I had more time. Idiot.

M4Now! · 11-14-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

If you're serious about buying it and the salesman senses that, I don't see why they wouldnt accommodate your request to test drive both.

When I bought my 535, I was torn between auto and 6mt, the salesman knew I was going to buy one from him so he didn't care to spend his time and let me drive both back to back 3 times each. I was so indecisive because both were nice.

If u go in there telling them ur not buying for a few years, I'm pretty sure they gonna be reluctant to spend time with you.

This. I drove multiple M3s multiple times before buying.

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pinkertonpunk Enlisted Member 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: '19 M2 Comp, '08 Honda S2000 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Surprisingly the local dealer has two 2010s, one of each. They are both coupes but I'm more concerned with which transmission I prefer.
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Obviously, you still have plenty of time before you pull the trigger. I would actually recommend finding someone who has one instead of wasting the dealer's time. In fact, I'm pretty sure you would be wasting your time once you tell them that you DO NOT plan on purchasing one within the next couple of years.
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	If you are going to be looking at used cars in a couple of years I wouldn't waste the dealers time. Since the car you would be buying will be out of warranty or close to it, I would go with the 6MT. I assume you know that the E90 production has ended for the M cars. __________________
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M3SQRD Major General 2160 Rep 5,542 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Agree with what everyone has said - if you are serious about buying used now and the dealer has both types of trans I don't see why they wouldn't let you drive them; however, if you are not buying a car now then don't waste their time.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	to be honest, some dealers may be hesitant if you're not serious about buying it that week. The best way to test drive it and really drive the crap out of the car is to get your dealer to sign you up for the M Power Tour in the fall. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=power+tour
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Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	The first dealership I went to the guy turned into a dick when I told him I was not going to buy that same day. Him: "are you gonna buy this car in the next 5 minutes ?" Me: "uh, I just met you like 2 minutes ago, can I think about it ?" Him: "well this is my busy day, don't really have time for this" Me: "OK". Bought from a different dealer the next week. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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