Can't Get A Test Drive - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Marrk · 06-26-2012, 01:52 PM

These cars are so hyped and over-sold, I can't get a test drive at any of the dealers that I have contacted.

Anybody know of a dealer who is offering test drives without placing a deposit and ordering a car?

flameSniper · 06-26-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

These cars are so hyped and over-sold, I can't get a test drive at any of the dealers that I have contacted.

Anybody know of a dealer who is offering test drives without placing a deposit and ordering a car?

Yup, I just test drove one and posted about it. Miller Toyota in Culver City may let you test drive it, they allowed me to and I didn't have to put anything down.

Re~Mix · 06-26-2012, 02:00 PM

Best you could hope for is a generous patron of the forum to give you 15 minutes of his time.

If you were in Nor Cal I could help ya out... Otherwise keep calling dealers. I had the same issue and eventually 1 or 2 gave in when I came to the dealer in person (I think that makes you seem more legit and interested)

Jordo! · 06-26-2012, 02:04 PM

That's fucking absurd.

If you are serious, secure financing, tell them you are ready to buy if you like it (don;t tell them how much you were approved for!) and then ask to test drive.

If they won't do it, walk out and promise to share their lack of interest in helping customers on facebook.

sdlynx · 06-26-2012, 02:07 PM

Modesto Subaru pulled that crap on me. Needless to say, I bought my Firestorm FR-S from Merced Toyota. Take that Modesto Subaru!!!

oso_25 · 06-26-2012, 02:23 PM

Well they are not going to let just anyone test drive it plus the person that's going to buy it does not want over 100 miles on a car. I had the same problem the only way your going to be able to get a test drive is if u go into a dealership as a serious buyer.

Marrk · 06-26-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by flameSniper

Yup, I just test drove one and posted about it. Miller Toyota in Culver City may let you test drive it, they allowed me to and I didn't have to put anything down.

Just spoke to Jean-Luc. They have an AT. Will call me when an MT shows up.

Thanks.

flameSniper · 06-26-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Just spoke to Jean-Luc. They have an AT. Will call me when an MT shows up.

Thanks.

No problem! They're great over there.

Marrk · 06-27-2012, 12:02 AM

Good. Because they're idiots at North Hollywood Scion.

:happy0180:

CheapChips · 06-27-2012, 04:43 PM

Tell them you have a $30K limit on your AMEX Gold.

Jordo! · 06-27-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by oso_25

Well they are not going to let just anyone test drive it plus the person that's going to buy it does not want over 100 miles on a car. I had the same problem the only way your going to be able to get a test drive is if u go into a dealership as a serious buyer.

Why would you waste your/their time if you aren't a serious buyer?

Walk in with financing already secured (again, don't ever reveal for how much) or a wad of cash then and tell them you are a serious potential buyer.

If you aren't, why would you bother? Why should they bother?

Are people just walking in who are 16-18, obviously live with their parents and work at Burger King asking to drive the car?

Duh. Don't waste anyone's time if you aren't in a position to buy.

Marrk · 06-27-2012, 06:55 PM

I got a test drive in a FRS today.

Tbomb 25 · 06-30-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Why would you waste your/their time if you aren't a serious buyer?

Walk in with financing already secured (again, don't ever reveal for how much) or a wad of cash then and tell them you are a serious potential buyer.

If you aren't, why would you bother? Why should they bother?

Are people just walking in who are 16-18, obviously live with their parents and work at Burger King asking to drive the car?

Duh. Don't waste anyone's time if you aren't in a position to buy.

Thats rediculous its far more cars out there and dealers of different brands that will let you test drive....this car isnt a LFA its 25k budget sports car..with a Scion badge on it...the nerve of some you guys on here...

Neurytic · 06-30-2012, 08:06 PM

I just talked to a nice older couple (neighbors perhaps in 40s) who could not get a test drive at two of the local dealers (and I vouched for the dealers >_<). They are big car enthusiasts and I was surprised that even at their status, they couldn't get a drive! I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but I do to have point out (if any dealers are reading this) that you drove them away from Toyota/Scion, when they had all intent to buy it outright. (They've been staring at mine for a month now!)

I do think there needs be a filtering system with a car like this but its getting a bit too excessive, no? ::looking at Moss and Riverside::

06-26-2012, 01:52 PM	#1
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can't Get A Test Drive These cars are so hyped and over-sold, I can't get a test drive at any of the dealers that I have contacted. Anybody know of a dealer who is offering test drives without placing a deposit and ordering a car?

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Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Best you could hope for is a generous patron of the forum to give you 15 minutes of his time. If you were in Nor Cal I could help ya out... Otherwise keep calling dealers. I had the same issue and eventually 1 or 2 gave in when I came to the dealer in person (I think that makes you seem more legit and interested)

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Jordo! Enjoy it, destroy it. Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Datsun Racing Hen Location: Blank Generation Posts: 820 Thanks: 6 Thanked 61 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	That's fucking absurd. If you are serious, secure financing, tell them you are ready to buy if you like it (don;t tell them how much you were approved for!) and then ask to test drive. If they won't do it, walk out and promise to share their lack of interest in helping customers on facebook.

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Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good. Because they're idiots at North Hollywood Scion. :happy0180:

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CheapChips Buyer? Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 13B REW Location: California Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tell them you have a $30K limit on your AMEX Gold.

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Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got a test drive in a FRS today.

06-30-2012, 08:06 PM	#14
Neurytic Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: IE CA Posts: 87 Thanks: 14 Thanked 32 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just talked to a nice older couple (neighbors perhaps in 40s) who could not get a test drive at two of the local dealers (and I vouched for the dealers >_<). They are big car enthusiasts and I was surprised that even at their status, they couldn't get a drive! I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but I do to have point out (if any dealers are reading this) that you drove them away from Toyota/Scion, when they had all intent to buy it outright. (They've been staring at mine for a month now!) I do think there needs be a filtering system with a car like this but its getting a bit too excessive, no? ::looking at Moss and Riverside::

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