I think longer test drives would sell more Camaros. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nine4m6 · 12-30-2011, 06:45 AM

I know that long test drives would not be realistic but I was thinking this last night while driving my car. The more I drive it, the better I like it. In the time that I have owned it, I have become more acqauinted with it's driving and running characteristics. My last car was a 94 LT1 M6 and you could say that I was very used to a driving style that it responded to. As a result, my old driving habits didn't bring out the best in these new cars during those first several (short) test drives. It probably contributed to the year and a half that it took me to finally buy one. Learning where this car's power band is (on up the rpm range from my LT1) has been among what would have sold me sooner. It was my reading on here how well they respond to mods that promtped me to finally take the plunge. I reasoned that I could mod my way to where I wanted to be perfomance wise. The car runs much better than it did 6 months ago. I have done some mods but honestly, I believe the biggest change that I have made is not driving it like I'm in my old LT1.

CamaroSkooter · 12-30-2011, 07:36 AM

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

01pewterz28 · 12-30-2011, 07:48 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?

Nope you are correct this was for ALL Gm Brands

ardailsmith · 12-30-2011, 07:50 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?

That was just the add campaign they ran when the economy was good.

I test drive by renting. I rented 2012 2LT RS back in October for the weekend, when my 300zx TT was in the shop. Two weeks latter I bought one.

SlingShot · 12-30-2011, 07:54 AM

But then again I was one of those that bought on faith. Both were bought sight unseen and no test drive ...

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 12-30-2011, 07:55 AM

My dealer gave me the car two days before I signed and just let me drive it around till he got a chance to do the closing.

ron10 · 12-30-2011, 08:02 AM

didn't test drive mine.when i first saw the car,i knew i had to have one.i didn't even know what engine they had.i didn't care.just had to be a SS V8.kinda felt if they look that good , it had to run good.

CamaroSkooter · 12-30-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

But then again I was one of those that bought on faith. Both were bought sight unseen and no test drive ...

Same here. (but only one Camaro)

LoneStar · 12-30-2011, 09:08 AM

I test drove mine and kept it overnight...

v8 · 12-30-2011, 09:16 AM

I didn't test drive mine, I test drove an 11 vert and all it took was 30 min for me to say yes

Dr. Love · 12-30-2011, 09:29 AM

My last two cars were bought on the lot without driving. In 2003, my husband worked for Chrysler and we got a huge deal on an Intrepid. No driving - just bought it. Same thing for the Camaro. He ordered it and brought it home. There really isn't a huge need to test drive a new car IMO. I usually drive a car for 5 to 10 years, so any new car feels good to me compared to what I am currently driving as a DD.

Supermaro585HP · 12-30-2011, 09:39 AM

My buddy is the general manager at the dealership. I went in to get a oil change on my 2011 Tahoe LTZ and he told me to take a Camaro SS for a ride. I got back and told him I want it. I figured I better keep the Tahoe for the winter because the Camaro will never see snow.

upflying · 12-30-2011, 09:42 AM

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.

Ice Demon · 12-30-2011, 10:08 AM

When I bought mine I had a long test drive it was about a hour and a half but the sales man was a good friend so we were just out having fun.

12-30-2011, 06:45 AM	#1
nine4m6 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 92	I think longer test drives would sell more Camaros. I know that long test drives would not be realistic but I was thinking this last night while driving my car. The more I drive it, the better I like it. In the time that I have owned it, I have become more acqauinted with it's driving and running characteristics. My last car was a 94 LT1 M6 and you could say that I was very used to a driving style that it responded to. As a result, my old driving habits didn't bring out the best in these new cars during those first several (short) test drives. It probably contributed to the year and a half that it took me to finally buy one. Learning where this car's power band is (on up the rpm range from my LT1) has been among what would have sold me sooner. It was my reading on here how well they respond to mods that promtped me to finally take the plunge. I reasoned that I could mod my way to where I wanted to be perfomance wise. The car runs much better than it did 6 months ago. I have done some mods but honestly, I believe the biggest change that I have made is not driving it like I'm in my old LT1.

12-30-2011, 07:36 AM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Didn't Chevrolet used to have the 24-hour test drive? Or am I thinking of a different manufacturer? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-30-2011, 07:54 AM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	But then again I was one of those that bought on faith. Both were bought sight unseen and no test drive ... __________________

12-30-2011, 07:55 AM	#6
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	My dealer gave me the car two days before I signed and just let me drive it around till he got a chance to do the closing. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

12-30-2011, 09:08 AM	#9
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	I test drove mine and kept it overnight... __________________

12-30-2011, 08:02 AM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	didn't test drive mine.when i first saw the car,i knew i had to have one.i didn't even know what engine they had.i didn't care.just had to be a SS V8.kinda felt if they look that good , it had to run good.

12-30-2011, 09:16 AM	#10
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I didn't test drive mine, I test drove an 11 vert and all it took was 30 min for me to say yes __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

12-30-2011, 09:29 AM	#11
Dr. Love Drives: 2012 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 622 View My Garage	My last two cars were bought on the lot without driving. In 2003, my husband worked for Chrysler and we got a huge deal on an Intrepid. No driving - just bought it. Same thing for the Camaro. He ordered it and brought it home. There really isn't a huge need to test drive a new car IMO. I usually drive a car for 5 to 10 years, so any new car feels good to me compared to what I am currently driving as a DD. __________________

12-30-2011, 09:39 AM	#12
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	My buddy is the general manager at the dealership. I went in to get a oil change on my 2011 Tahoe LTZ and he told me to take a Camaro SS for a ride. I got back and told him I want it. I figured I better keep the Tahoe for the winter because the Camaro will never see snow.

12-30-2011, 09:42 AM	#13
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	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.

12-30-2011, 10:08 AM	#14
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	When I bought mine I had a long test drive it was about a hour and a half but the sales man was a good friend so we were just out having fun.

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