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Originally Posted by JoeC
I don't understand why you need to test drive something if you are not prepared to buy it. If a car comes up for sale and you're ready to buy it, go test drive it. If you don't like it, move on.
You must have an astounding amount of free time if you're test driving the "mundane cars" that you might be in the market for in a few years.
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I'm late to the party, but a test drive of this nature is far more acceptable with a dealership (because there are often so many of 'em, you could be bargain shopping). When I had my WRX, I test drove a 370Z because on paper it looked like the best next car. Then I test drove one and was instantly turned off by the frumpy controls. For dealers, ALWAYS call ahead. Walk-ins at your local Porsche dealer never give you the time of day unless you're dripping in diamonds.
I highly advise NOT to ask for a test drive while you're window-shopping private listings. This is extremely disrespectful (but I know y'all aren't doing that). Riding passenger is totally acceptable.