|
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics All discussions about the first-gen Subaru BRZ coupe |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-04-2019, 03:02 PM | #15 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Drives: n/a
Location: QC
Posts: 38
Thanks: 70
Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
02-04-2019, 03:58 PM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Series 10
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,117
Thanks: 600
Thanked 1,017 Times in 512 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
If it is a big dealership, then they are full of shit about the policy. It is just because you are young.
Anyway, we are talking about a used car, right? What salesperson would lose out on a sale over a test drive? Especially a used car that probably has a fat margin and isn't super rare. I agree that it might help to have your dad strong arm them a little. He might not want to do it. You might not want that either, but it could put things in motion. |
The Following User Says Thank You to mazeroni For This Useful Post: | omadab (02-04-2019) |
02-04-2019, 04:01 PM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Drives: 2020 Hakone
Location: London, Ont
Posts: 69,845
Thanks: 61,656
Thanked 108,289 Times in 46,456 Posts
Mentioned: 2497 Post(s)
Tagged: 50 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Walk away and find a new one.
__________________
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.
|
|
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to Tcoat For This Useful Post: | Interlocker (02-04-2019), Lav (02-26-2019), omadab (02-04-2019), soundman98 (02-04-2019), Tristor (02-26-2019) |
02-04-2019, 04:06 PM | #18 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Drives: n/a
Location: QC
Posts: 38
Thanks: 70
Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I think I'm going to simply make an appointment with another salesman. I really want this specific car. It is the best in the city from what I've seen.
|
02-04-2019, 04:08 PM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: 2015 BRZ Limited
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 487
Thanks: 613
Thanked 269 Times in 181 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
You didn't mention your age but I am guessing you're young, probably under 21. Sad to say most dealers won't take you seriously. Their loss! Bring your business elsewhere. Not all car salesmen are shady but it does take some looking. Perhaps try corresponding through email first so they can't immediately judge you based on age.
__________________
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to JeremyR For This Useful Post: |
02-04-2019, 04:15 PM | #20 |
Country Boy 4 Life
Join Date: Jul 2012
Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S
Location: EUGENE
Posts: 5,228
Thanks: 6,719
Thanked 5,292 Times in 2,720 Posts
Mentioned: 47 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
__________________
I LIKE TIRES! |
02-04-2019, 04:37 PM | #21 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Drives: n/a
Location: QC
Posts: 38
Thanks: 70
Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Okay a little update.
Called back and told them I'm willing to do the credit check + 500$. now they want me to also sign a contract (im assuming to buy the car) before I even get to test drive it. idk if thats how they work or if theyre trying to hide a problem with the car and force the sale onto me..... I'm really bummed cuz its the nicest in the city and I can't even fucking buy it. I'm trying to give them my money but they don't want it.... |
02-04-2019, 05:15 PM | #22 | |
Undisputed El Presidente
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6
Location: Stockton, CA
Posts: 11,573
Thanks: 9,383
Thanked 9,399 Times in 5,262 Posts
Mentioned: 374 Post(s)
Tagged: 33 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
But honestly I would just find another dealer to do business with |
|
02-04-2019, 05:36 PM | #23 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 2,332
Thanks: 102
Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts
Mentioned: 28 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
That's interesting, I was able to test drive a BMW M4 in a Stick Shift without doing anything of those things, mind you it was an 80K fully loaded one at that.
__________________
N1rve
2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White | Sakhir Orange/Black Leather | M-DCT | Executive Package | 19" Black 437M Wheels | Carbon Fiber Trim | Sunroof | Active Blind Spot | Heated Steering Wheel | Adaptive M Suspension |
02-04-2019, 05:40 PM | #24 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Series 10
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,117
Thanks: 600
Thanked 1,017 Times in 512 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
But yea, they are doing everything to get you comfortable with the idea of buying and killing your negotiating power. I'm assuming they'll "make it easy" with some "great financing" and a "killer monthly payment." I mean, you already put 500 down. You must really want it!!! So yea, you just have to be really well prepared to walk and not get too eager to sign whatever they put in front of you. |
|
02-04-2019, 05:41 PM | #25 | |
ProCrastinationConsultant
Join Date: Sep 2013
Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB
Location: chicago-ish
Posts: 11,330
Thanks: 35,240
Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
NEVER sign a contract for something that you're only kicking the tires on--i remember an article somewhere that the dealer was doing that, stating it was just 'standard' to sign a contract pre-test drive, but it was really a contract to buy, and they screwed over a good number of people by forcing them to buy a car they didn't want. and i would only put the $500 deposit on a credit card that i could dispute later. unfortunately, if you're under 25, or in my case, look like you're under 20(i'm 30 now, but my baby face still gets carded way too often), most dealers are going to assume you're there for a joyride and a waste of their time. the only way around that is really to have an old-looking adult with you. i suggest taking your grandfather out for dinner or something...
__________________
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to soundman98 For This Useful Post: | omadab (02-05-2019) |
02-04-2019, 05:41 PM | #26 | |
Site Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2010
Drives: Stuff
Location: Florida
Posts: 10,317
Thanks: 955
Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts
Mentioned: 262 Post(s)
Tagged: 8 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The last time I had an idiot refuse to let me drive a car (because I wouldn't guarantee I'd buy it...) I simply found another car and bought that. I don't understand why you aren't doing the same.. and unless you NEED a car right now just wait for the right one from a dealership that isn't full of ****heads.
__________________
-Dave
Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Dave-ROR For This Useful Post: | omadab (02-05-2019) |
02-04-2019, 06:55 PM | #27 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Drives: BRZ
Location: The Sun
Posts: 428
Thanks: 30
Thanked 230 Times in 113 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The policy is to weed out flakes.
It seems to have worked. |
The Following User Says Thank You to GrantedTaken For This Useful Post: | omadab (02-05-2019) |
02-04-2019, 07:37 PM | #28 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Drives: 2017 BRZ w/PP
Location: Pa
Posts: 1,027
Thanks: 51
Thanked 302 Times in 225 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Anyone willing to let me check out/drive their BRZ/FRS? | Gatz | CANADA | 33 | 01-19-2017 11:46 AM |
Check out this drive I did with the BRZ... | Parikh1234 | BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum | 23 | 10-06-2015 07:57 AM |
Catback + test pipe combo check engine light? | JayBoii | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 1 | 12-10-2014 12:53 AM |
WA Next meet Sun 30th June - Sprintex Test Drive AND A One Audio display plus special | invisage | Australian Meets & Events | 2 | 07-22-2013 03:20 AM |