MazdaSpeed3 can't be test driven???

[Habuzaki]

I just got back from my second dealership and as the title says, I'm a little bummed about not being able to test drive the car. Both times I went in and checked out the car and the salespeople told me they don't allow test drives, thus the reason it was in the showroom. They said they see no reason for it. I was like WTF, what do you mean you see no reason for it?

Now, its not like I'm an 16 year old kid. I went in, asked knowledgeable questions about the car, made it clear I was a serious potential buyer, and politely asked to test drive it. I'm 35 years old, rock solid job, spotless driving history, excellent credit, and I can't test drive a Mazda??? No offense, but its not like its a Viper or something crazy. One of the salesguys further states that another reason for no test drives is this kind of engine needs to be broken in properly. I'm like, dude, I just drove in with a 2005 GTO, I know a little bit about breaking in a high horsepower car here.

Is this typical of most Mazda dealerships with the Speed line? Oh well, I'm off to one more dealership in the area that has one. Wish me luck.

 

[altspace]

That's crazy. I've never been refused for a test drive or even questioned and I've been on countless drives with and without the salesperson. Everything from high end BMW to the Protege. The MS3 was of course one of them. May be your area or the dealer?

 

[civic si hb]

Our dealership here will only allow a test drive if your credit goes through and if the numbers are close to what you are looking for. If not they won't waste their/your time on having someone test one. I guess it's there way to make sure the deal is serious.

 

[Ms. SiXXy]

hey, yea that does suck...if you live in Hawaii, I'll let you drive the one I have in my showroom....

 

[mhrebin]

yea the dealer by me said no test drives either. i went to look at it. in all its glory.

but i think i made my decision today that im going to wait a little longer, g et some money and hopefully mazda will flesh out the problems the speed3's have been having here and there. and i could prob get a good deal on a used one with low mileage.

well see though. im keeping the fingers crossed.

 

[M3_Zoom]

Habuzaki, actually that's not uncommon. I had two dealers tell me the same thing and a third dealer wanted a deposit first. So, I called around and went to a dealer that was willing to allow me to test drive one. The crazy part was, they let me take it out alone.

Also, nice goat!

 

[AWDRACER6]

Damn thats crap! I walked in and said i was interested in it and he said ok let me get the keys. Then he told me the route to take which was about a 6 minute drive.. then they let me take the car over night cause I had stuff to do.. Then they checked my credit the next day... Also another guy in my shop (is crazy) use to go to dealers and get cars and they would let him drive them for a few days then he would take it back and say he didnt want it. But he was getting corvettes and top end cars... Crazy how different places do different things!

 

[M3_Zoom]

Damn thats crap! I walked in and said i was interested in it and he said ok let me get the keys. Then he told me the route to take which was about a 6 minute drive.. then they let me take the car over night cause I had stuff to do.. Then they checked my credit the next day... Also another guy in my shop (is crazy) use to go to dealers and get cars and they would let him drive them for a few days then he would take it back and say he didnt want it. But he was getting corvettes and top end cars... Crazy how different places do different things!

AWDRACER6, you got it, It all depends on the dealer. When I purchased my Vette they let me drive it for a couple days before I purchased it. They even encouraged me to take it for a few days.

 

[AWDRACER6]

AWDRACER6, you got it, It all depends on the dealer. When I purchased my Vette they let me drive it for a couple days before I purchased it. They even encouraged me to take it for a few days.

If it were my dealer I wouldnt let it leave my sight but hey...

 

[M3_Zoom]

If it were my dealer I wouldnt let it leave my sight but hey...

I personally believe they should be available for a test drive however, with a salesman riding along. I was really shocked when I was able to take the one I drove for a ride by myself. Sure maybe my age had something to do with it, but young guys are test driving them alone as well I'm sure.

 

[Hypnotized]

Thats B.S. Keep on shopping bro. Needless to say I decided to buy my car the first 5 minutes I was driving it. Work with the dealer. My car was on the showroom and I took it out after a snowstorm. All dealers are different.

 

[AWDRACER6]

I personally believe they should be available for a test drive however, with a salesman riding along. I was really shocked when I was able to take the one I drove for a ride by myself. Sure maybe my age had something to do with it, but young guys are test driving them alone as well I'm sure.

Ya i agree. But young guys r test driving them.. lol. Im 21! The guy in my shop was early to mid 20s. Haha...

 

[AWDRACER6]

Thats B.S. Keep on shopping bro. Needless to say I decided to buy my car the first 5 minutes I was driving it. Work with the dealer. My car was on the showroom and I took it out after a snowstorm. All dealers are different.

Mine was tucked away behind a regular 6 and a rx8 and they moved those cars for me to take it... So they must not wanna sell a car!

 

[civic si hb]

Mine had 6 or 8 miles on her(i forget), they usually come with 4 to 8 miles directly from the dealer when they receive the car.

 

[AWDRACER6]

Mine had 6 or 8 miles on her(i forget), they usually come with 4 to 4 miles directly from the dealer.

????

 

[civic si hb]

????

LOL, oops fixed

 

[AWDRACER6]

What??

 

[SwampAss]

My dealer was very careful on letting me drive mine. Notice I said mine. I showed up with my wife, a check from the bank and my trade info (pay off, phone number and insurance policy)
They still wanted to tag along for the test drive. While I was a little put off by that, I was kinda glad. I mean, I bought the first one my dealer got. I know that it only had the s*** kicked out of it by other Mazda salespersons. So I felt better....or not. hehe. Nothing beats that "**** it, it's not mine" approach to driving.

 

[civic si hb]

When a NEW car is received from the dealer it is pre tested before it ever hits the lot. You will never get a new car with say 0 or 1 mile on it.

 

[Hypnotized]

I pushed the car when I testdrove it.