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richatnort said:
I'm serious about buying it but i don't think i'll be able to afford it is all.
If you decided you didn't like it today, would you do anything different (e.g., buy something now - whether a car or not) rather than keep saving?If so then I think it's acceptable to go for the test drive, as long as you explain that you can't buy today but you need to know now what it's like to make a decision.
Don't be surprised if the dealer doesn't have time - it's only fair that they can deal with people who are both serious and able to buy now. A dealer might be willing to spend time with you regardless and that's fine, but do be upfront because if you're not able to buy now then you're not serious from that dealer's perspective.
richatnort said:
Is it acceptable to go for a test drive in a car you think you can't afford? I'm thinking of going on Sunday to gauge how much it would cost me and to get a feel for the car. However i don't think i'll be able to afford the car for another year yet.
Is this acceptable?
Maybe try being upfront and saying "I can't afford that car so won't buy it may I have a demo drive please" and see what happens.Is this acceptable?
Sunday is a very busy day for most dealerships so try to go on a quieter day. The average salesman is paid on results so would be more ammineable midweek.
I took a Harley out recently that I had no intention of buying, I just fancied having one for an hour. Certainly can't afford one for a good few years.
Might buy one one day, and when I do I'll be using that dealer.
I'd feel a bit of a knobber going round test driving stuff with absolutely no intention of ever getting it or ever coming close to affording it. Luckily a Rolls dealership would cotton onto this when they saw me anyway.
Might buy one one day, and when I do I'll be using that dealer.
I'd feel a bit of a knobber going round test driving stuff with absolutely no intention of ever getting it or ever coming close to affording it. Luckily a Rolls dealership would cotton onto this when they saw me anyway.
Next time a genuine buyer isn't allowed a test drive as they get wrongly classed as a timewaster and comes on here to whinge about it I'll point them in the direction of this thread.
Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
richatnort said:
Thanks for the advice.
Anyone ever got a car for a weekend test drive and not bought? Wondering how much you can push it before they starting wanting you to pay for stuff.
Why stop @ the weekend? Be honest say "I have no intention of buying a car but will you lend me one for a fortnight" If they decline you can always negotiate down to a week.Anyone ever got a car for a weekend test drive and not bought? Wondering how much you can push it before they starting wanting you to pay for stuff.
markmullen said:
Next time a genuine buyer isn't allowed a test drive as they get wrongly classed as a timewaster and comes on here to whinge about it I'll point them in the direction of this thread.
Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Yup... This. I quite fancy a Maserati Granturismo, but have been put off by reports that it just isn't fast enough (5th Gear). That said, its still not slow and for day to day driving i think it might be about right. When you can push a car to its limit it can be more fun.Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
This probably warrants a test drive... but i would still feel guilty if i didn't buy the car afterwards.
markmullen said:
Next time a genuine buyer isn't allowed a test drive as they get wrongly classed as a timewaster and comes on here to whinge about it I'll point them in the direction of this thread.
Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Here here!! Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Your costing someone their livelyhood, your using a companies fuel at their cost, your putting more miles on a car that they still have to sell, its a bit heartless, and a bit rude in my opinion. If your genuinely interested in that type of car, why not speak to an owners club, see if someone can talk to you about them.
Wait until you can afford it, then find the car that ticks your boxes and drive it! Don't waste others time and money!
LouD86 said:
markmullen said:
Next time a genuine buyer isn't allowed a test drive as they get wrongly classed as a timewaster and comes on here to whinge about it I'll point them in the direction of this thread.
Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Here here!! Test drives are confirmation that a car you probably want to buy is the one for you, not a free jolly.
Your costing someone their livelyhood, your using a companies fuel at their cost, your putting more miles on a car that they still have to sell, its a bit heartless, and a bit rude in my opinion. If your genuinely interested in that type of car, why not speak to an owners club, see if someone can talk to you about them.
Wait until you can afford it, then find the car that ticks your boxes and drive it! Don't waste others time and money!
I have also taken up the manufacturer sponsored free weekend hire in the past
richatnort said:
Is it acceptable to go for a test drive in a car you think you can't afford? I'm thinking of going on Sunday to gauge how much it would cost me and to get a feel for the car. However i don't think i'll be able to afford the car for another year yet.
Is this acceptable?
No in a word, you are wasting their time.Is this acceptable?
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