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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Test drive your car?

Sorry about the awkward tread title...

I expect to pick up my MC this week. However, my MA is off on Tuesday so I'm thinking I'll get a call Wednesday with a pick up on Thursday.

My question is this: Do dealers allow ordered cars to be available for other customers to test drive? Since I'm expecting my car to be sitting at the dealership for a couple of days, I don't want anyone to get their grubby hands on her before I do.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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My dealer had about 4 cars of various configurations they used for test drives. None of their normal cars they "stock" and ordered ones were available for a test drive.

Might vary by dealer though. I'd give them a call and make sure only eyes are touching your ride.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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No...your car will not be test driven. Other than moving the car around the dealership, you will be the first person to drive it.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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The dealership here in Greenville SC had 2 demonstators, the others were not available for test drive. You should be OK.

Mine had 8 miles on it and 3 of that was my MA going to fill it with gas.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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My MA promised me she wouldn't even let anyone even unlock it and sit in it. She said she's very possissive about her client's cars and would be keeping the keys in her possession until her client's pick up their cars.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks for your replies. Just to be safe, I'll call the dealer on Tuesday.

Cheers.
 
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