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B1G-AL · 12-30-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by upflying

Many dealers will require screening before test drives of "performance cars".
Expect a credit check, drivers license and ability to purchase the car before you and the salesperson go for a ride.

I've been lucky...the most they have asked me for is my license and telephone number...I usually test drive a performance car at least once a month. A few months ago I went into a random Chevy dealer to test drive a '10 SS LS3; the guy made a copy of my license and handed me the keys and I didn't come back for over an hour!

coolman · 12-30-2011, 10:30 AM

I've had times when dealers let me run a car on a weekend or for a couple of days. For me it worked the other way around. I never bought a car that I test drove for more than 15 or 20 minutes.

oldfriend · 12-30-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Didn't Chevrolet used to have the 24-hour test drive? Or am I thinking of a different manufacturer?

Dodge and VW had that some time ago , but the people who did the long test drive did not buy the car , dont ask me way

ZuluKilla8 · 12-30-2011, 10:34 AM

I went in at 10am and my sales man threw me the keys an told me they close at 8 and to have it back before then...took it out and came back 10 mins later and signed the paperwork

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ZL600 FK · 12-30-2011, 10:40 AM

Went to SLP in NJ and test drove the ZL560 auto - drove it for about 30 min. Knew I had to have one! The car was a dream come true. My ZL600 vert should be here in 3 weeks!!!!

RubyCamaro · 12-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Heck, If they would just put high octane gas in them and make sure sales personel know the cars better they would sell more. But then again, they are selling quite a few.

rapaleeman · 12-30-2011, 10:55 AM

Actually I think if the salesperson took the time to help the customer adjust the mirrors correctly and helped adjust the driver side seat it would allow for a better overall experience.

A couple friends test drove Camaros at different times and both said that they love the look and way it drives but there was no way they were buying it since they couldn't see anything around them. Also complaining that they sit too low in the ****pit.

All three of my friends question how I'm able to drive my Camaro daily. Same way they want to know how I can change lanes without hitting anyone as they couldn't see out of the windows.

Honestly it is proper seat positioning and properly adjusted mirrors. Took me a couple of days of fine tuning to get them at the final correct position they currently reside in but now I can see 360 degrees around my vehicle even without a backup camera.

Unlike most cars, the Camaro has a surprisingly well designed ****pit and mirrors in my eyes. The problem lies in getting them to all work together. Without that harmony you are a danger to everyone and yourself on the road. Once achieved though, you are the predator on the road that the Chevy site teases about.

oldfriend · 12-30-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rapaleeman

Actually I think if the salesperson took the time to help the customer adjust the mirrors correctly and helped adjust the driver side seat it would allow for a better overall experience.

A couple friends test drove Camaros at different times and both said that they love the look and way it drives but there was no way they were buying it since they couldn't see anything around them. Also complaining that they sit too low in the ****pit.

All three of my friends question how I'm able to drive my Camaro daily. Same way they want to know how I can change lanes without hitting anyone as they couldn't see out of the windows.

Honestly it is proper seat positioning and properly adjusted mirrors. Took me a couple of days of fine tuning to get them at the final correct position they currently reside in but now I can see 360 degrees around my vehicle even without a backup camera.

Unlike most cars, the Camaro has a surprisingly well designed ****pit and mirrors in my eyes. The problem lies in getting them to all work together. Without that harmony you are a danger to everyone and yourself on the road. Once achieved though, you are the predator on the road that the Chevy site teases about.

Agree with you on the mirrors and seat

2010SS2SS · 12-30-2011, 11:18 AM

Outselling the competition so I don't thiink it matters, how long the test drive is...

SGDM · 12-30-2011, 11:25 AM

The dealer here let me take the car for 3 days.

CCbusa09 · 12-30-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

I spent more time looking my car over and making sure everything worked than I did on the test drive.

I learned long ago to always test drive for rattles, squeaks, etc. before signing the papers.

+1 !!
In addition, I always make sure to insist on taking it out on the highway to check for proper alignment and tire balancing at 70 MPH +/-

dshep214 · 12-30-2011, 11:39 AM

I bought my first one without even seein it lol. Just ordered it.

12-30-2011, 10:34 AM	#18
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	I went in at 10am and my sales man threw me the keys an told me they close at 8 and to have it back before then...took it out and came back 10 mins later and signed the paperwork Sent from my iPhizzzone using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

12-30-2011, 10:48 AM	#20
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Heck, If they would just put high octane gas in them and make sure sales personel know the cars better they would sell more. But then again, they are selling quite a few. __________________

12-30-2011, 11:25 AM	#24
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	The dealer here let me take the car for 3 days. __________________ Who Dares...Wins

12-30-2011, 11:39 AM	#26
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	I bought my first one without even seein it lol. Just ordered it. __________________

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coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I've had times when dealers let me run a car on a weekend or for a couple of days. For me it worked the other way around. I never bought a car that I test drove for more than 15 or 20 minutes.

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ZL600 FK Drives: 2012 SLP ZL600 #15 (IOM) Convert Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 215	Went to SLP in NJ and test drove the ZL560 auto - drove it for about 30 min. Knew I had to have one! The car was a dream come true. My ZL600 vert should be here in 3 weeks!!!!

12-30-2011, 10:55 AM	#21
rapaleeman Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: VA Posts: 26	Actually I think if the salesperson took the time to help the customer adjust the mirrors correctly and helped adjust the driver side seat it would allow for a better overall experience. A couple friends test drove Camaros at different times and both said that they love the look and way it drives but there was no way they were buying it since they couldn't see anything around them. Also complaining that they sit too low in the **pit. All three of my friends question how I'm able to drive my Camaro daily. Same way they want to know how I can change lanes without hitting anyone as they couldn't see out of the windows. Honestly it is proper seat positioning and properly adjusted mirrors. Took me a couple of days of fine tuning to get them at the final correct position they currently reside in but now I can see 360 degrees around my vehicle even without a backup camera. Unlike most cars, the Camaro has a surprisingly well designed **pit and mirrors in my eyes. The problem lies in getting them to all work together. Without that harmony you are a danger to everyone and yourself on the road. Once achieved though, you are the predator on the road that the Chevy site teases about.

12-30-2011, 11:18 AM	#23
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,302	Outselling the competition so I don't thiink it matters, how long the test drive is...