Getting the dealership run-around on test driving

6MT · 11-17-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

It would be so funny to just walk up to a dealership like that and strike the Stig pose in front of the car you were there to drive. Don't even say a word and just stand in front of it until the salesman brings you the key

Swish!

Cafiax · 11-17-2011, 02:40 PM

I live in Canada and I've never experienced this problem before. When i was buying my Z sure I had my dad there but he was just looking at a Maxima when i was dealing with the salesman. He did have a coupe at the time because I bought my Z near the end of the year. I was 18 at the time but the salesman offered to let me test drive a roadster which was fun. Sealed the deal and went home and waited as they transported a Z from another city. I took a buddy of mine to a Mazda dealership to look at the RX8 It was just him and I and the salesman pretty much begged us to test drive it. I wasn't even interested in test driving the rx-8 but the salesman urged me to test drive it also even though I was not interested in buying the car at all. After test driving the rx8 ive got to say, our Z is much more fun to drive hehe. The rx8 just didnt feel like it had enough low end torque. Overall just find a dealership that's willing to deal with you and not stereotype based on your age. Don't ever put up with anyone treating you without the respect that you deserve.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 03:27 PM

Dont get all butt hurt that this happened to you, where you can get some pay back is after you buy the car all dealers have survey and stuff that you fill out, just give them a bad review for that reason.

AlexRaymond19 · 11-17-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

I stopped by my local Nissan dealer the other day.. totally blown off on wanting to check out and test drive a Z.

I'm 22 years old, and realize I'm young and look even younger than I am, but I'm still pissed about this. I brought in my car, indicating I wanted to trade that in, which knocks about 16 grand off of what I would need to acquire in a loan. With savings, I can almost buy a new Z base package outright.

I explained to the guy that I'm starting a job in about a month from now, I have my trade-in fully paid off, etc. He flat-out told me that dealerships do not allow test drives of 'sports cars'. Surely you guys took out your Z before buying it, right? I told him that I couldn't spend 30-40k on a car in good faith without knowing I would enjoy it, first. He basically gave me his card and told me to call him if I changed my mind. Anyone else have this experience, or do I just need to go to a different dealer? I neglected to bring any parents along because I'm financing this on my own, but my dad seems to think I need to bring him along to be taken seriously. I hope that isn't the case...

Thanks

Same exact thing happened to me... If there is not another dealer close by this is what you so. Print off your account balance, or better yet just bring in a cashiers check from your bank in the amount of the down payment you want to use. I put 15k down on my Z and thats what i did. They didn't even waste their time calling me back or replying to my email until i showed up with the check... Its shitty that they do that, but such is life. If you look young they just think you are in for a joy ride...

bleufiend · 11-17-2011, 08:30 PM

Like the others have said. Find a new dealer. I took out my 350z I bought when I was 22. And I bought this 370z at 27. No hassle for a test drive on either. I asked to go for a spin and they happily retrieved the key so I could take a spin in a car they hoped to sell.

Nixlimited · 11-17-2011, 09:56 PM

My only test drives are of GTM's SC and TT cars, haha. I wonder if the stock one is going to be a big disappointment... ;-)

eastwest2300 · 11-17-2011, 11:30 PM

Just be a prick, most of those dudes are pricks, dont take any sh*t, and be ready to walk if they're not singing your tune.

yaheard · 11-18-2011, 12:20 PM

Im the same age as you and was in the same spot:

Usually when I went to test drive the Challenger, the guy let me and my dad go by ourselves. Gave us a 45 minute tag or something and said have fun.

At the Nissan me and my friend went and the guy just gave us the keys and said be back in 30 minutes. I wasnt comfortable driving stick yet so the first time I went the saleman (younger guy and into cars) took me out and waled on the thing. It was fun. The second time me and my friend went.

All depends on the salesman

TonyD · 11-18-2011, 02:05 PM

You never know what yer gonna get. I say find a new dealer....

For the Z my wife and I took the sale's manager's personal car (a loaner he was using) with about 4k miles on the clock and was told to go crazy with it. (Which I did). In the end the dealer was trying to sell that car as "new" because it had never been registered. It had 4k miles and EVERY single sheet metal panel had a ding or dent on it and 3 of the rims had curb rash.

I took a Subaru STI out by myself even though I was clear with the dealer that I was not buying soon.

Drove a Mazda 3 Speed and the sales guy came with me. Same with a few other cars.

Who knows what goes on in their heads?

themann1984 · 11-18-2011, 07:31 PM

Save up more money. Then walk in with a suitcase full of cash. They'll have their nose so far up your a$$ that you will swear they must be Pinnochio.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

kenchan · 11-18-2011, 08:24 PM

grow a mustache.

haitech · 11-18-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

grow a mustache.

a pedo stache?

mults · 11-18-2011, 10:36 PM

I've had it both ways. When I was 18, I wanted to test drive a 1974 Z28 (I know, I'm old) and the dealer told me to go get my dad and come back. In front of many people in the showroom, I said, `f you, my dad's not buying the car, I am!` While the salesman was thinking about a comeback, I walked out the door while giving the one finger salute.

On the other side of the coin, I was interested in a 1994 Pontiac Formula and wanted a test drive. When I asked the salesman, he threw me the keys and said, I'll see you when you get back! When I asked him if he wanted my driver's license, he said, why, you gonna steal it? Needless to say, I didn't buy the Z28, but I did buy the Formula.

So, it's all about the salesman and dealership.

alcheng · 11-18-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I've had it both ways. When I was 18, I wanted to test drive a 1974 Z28 (I know, I'm old) and the dealer told me to go get my dad and come back. In front of many people in the showroom, I said, `f you, my dad's not buying the car, I am!` While the salesman was thinking about a comeback, I walked out the door while giving the one finger salute.

On the other side of the coin, I was interested in a 1994 Pontiac Formula and wanted a test drive. When I asked the salesman, he threw me the keys and said, I'll see you when you get back! When I asked him if he wanted my driver's license, he said, why, you gonna steal it? Needless to say, I didn't buy the Z28, but I did buy the Formula.

So, it's all about the salesman and dealership.

I would bring my dad back to the dealership, and have my dad yell at the salesperson AND the manager, "why the hell you want to waste my time when my son is buying AND paying for the car!!!"

You can drop the 'F' bomb, it's your personal preference.

heheee

b1adesofcha0s · 11-19-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

grow a mustache.

Ron Swanson mustache, the manliest mustache there is.

11-17-2011, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 15	I live in Canada and I've never experienced this problem before. When i was buying my Z sure I had my dad there but he was just looking at a Maxima when i was dealing with the salesman. He did have a coupe at the time because I bought my Z near the end of the year. I was 18 at the time but the salesman offered to let me test drive a roadster which was fun. Sealed the deal and went home and waited as they transported a Z from another city. I took a buddy of mine to a Mazda dealership to look at the RX8 It was just him and I and the salesman pretty much begged us to test drive it. I wasn't even interested in test driving the rx-8 but the salesman urged me to test drive it also even though I was not interested in buying the car at all. After test driving the rx8 ive got to say, our Z is much more fun to drive hehe. The rx8 just didnt feel like it had enough low end torque. Overall just find a dealership that's willing to deal with you and not stereotype based on your age. Don't ever put up with anyone treating you without the respect that you deserve. __________________ 2010-PW-370z Fast Intentions CBE 18" res + HFC, K&N Typhoons Intakes(Gen 3 Stillen soon), 20mm H&R Front - 25mm H&R Back, Shine Auto(Sunline)

11-17-2011, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Dont get all butt hurt that this happened to you, where you can get some pay back is after you buy the car all dealers have survey and stuff that you fill out, just give them a bad review for that reason. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

11-17-2011, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 15	Like the others have said. Find a new dealer. I took out my 350z I bought when I was 22. And I bought this 370z at 27. No hassle for a test drive on either. I asked to go for a spin and they happily retrieved the key so I could take a spin in a car they hoped to sell. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

11-17-2011, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	My only test drives are of GTM's SC and TT cars, haha. I wonder if the stock one is going to be a big disappointment... ;-) __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

11-17-2011, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Just be a prick, most of those dudes are pricks, dont take any sht, and be ready to walk if they're not singing your tune. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium*

11-18-2011, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 16	Im the same age as you and was in the same spot: Usually when I went to test drive the Challenger, the guy let me and my dad go by ourselves. Gave us a 45 minute tag or something and said have fun. At the Nissan me and my friend went and the guy just gave us the keys and said be back in 30 minutes. I wasnt comfortable driving stick yet so the first time I went the saleman (younger guy and into cars) took me out and waled on the thing. It was fun. The second time me and my friend went. All depends on the salesman

11-18-2011, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
TonyD Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	You never know what yer gonna get. I say find a new dealer.... For the Z my wife and I took the sale's manager's personal car (a loaner he was using) with about 4k miles on the clock and was told to go crazy with it. (Which I did). In the end the dealer was trying to sell that car as "new" because it had never been registered. It had 4k miles and EVERY single sheet metal panel had a ding or dent on it and 3 of the rims had curb rash. I took a Subaru STI out by myself even though I was clear with the dealer that I was not buying soon. Drove a Mazda 3 Speed and the sales guy came with me. Same with a few other cars. Who knows what goes on in their heads?

11-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 17	Save up more money. Then walk in with a suitcase full of cash. They'll have their nose so far up your a$$ that you will swear they must be Pinnochio. The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

11-18-2011, 08:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	grow a mustache.

11-18-2011, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I've had it both ways. When I was 18, I wanted to test drive a 1974 Z28 (I know, I'm old) and the dealer told me to go get my dad and come back. In front of many people in the showroom, I said, `f you, my dad's not buying the car, I am!` While the salesman was thinking about a comeback, I walked out the door while giving the one finger salute. On the other side of the coin, I was interested in a 1994 Pontiac Formula and wanted a test drive. When I asked the salesman, he threw me the keys and said, I'll see you when you get back! When I asked him if he wanted my driver's license, he said, why, you gonna steal it? Needless to say, I didn't buy the Z28, but I did buy the Formula. So, it's all about the salesman and dealership. __________________ 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club[/COLOR]

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