tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788147693896954761.post436117787384575581..comments2022-02-20T18:25:12.485-05:00Comments on The Mags Report: Test Driving The 2007 Chevrolet CorvetteMagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08818765540707900620noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788147693896954761.post-15622055048977915712007-06-18T13:26:00.000-04:002007-06-18T13:26:00.000-04:00I actually would very much like to buy a new Corve...I actually would very much like to buy a new Corvette next year, but it did occur to me that although I've read countless reviews of them, the newest Corvette I've ever driven was a 1998. They're not the same thing. I know there are some dealers out there (EVS Chevrolet in Random Lake, WI, for example) who specialize in Corvettes and keep a decent inventory and have a good allocation of them. I'm sure dealers like these can treat the Corvette and its owners (or potential owners) with the proper amount of respect and service.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316799069008938661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788147693896954761.post-15069086758567950132007-06-15T13:59:00.000-04:002007-06-15T13:59:00.000-04:00Well there is no argument that the state of dealer...Well there is no argument that the state of dealership experiences is poor and could use more structure. Perhaps the hand of the manufacturer to keep these dealers representing the products with higher standards. I can understand limiting the test drives of any car because I know so many that just go do it for fun with no intentions on purchasing, but if you spend 45 minutes listening to the sales pitch and BS..the least they can do is let you take it down the block, sure. But like posted above, you allow one person and then you have to allow everyone...the test drive experience has been abused by too many people that are not even in the market for a car. Maybe if they could run quick credit checks it would weed out some of the people who they could turn down.HoeyHimselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486315278924680039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788147693896954761.post-56665862889231885182007-06-15T07:57:00.000-04:002007-06-15T07:57:00.000-04:00I don't buy the excuse. The Vette is not some unto...I don't buy the excuse. The Vette is not some untouchable sports car- there are many competitors out there for it, some far more expensive, some cheaper.And MB and BMW dealerships have vehicles starting in the low 30's too. <BR/><BR/>Your point about paperwork is valid- MB makes you fill out reams of paperwork, especially if you want to go out without a salesperson... but this dealership didn't even entertain the thought of that.<BR/><BR/>I get what you're saying- at some point they will let you test one out, but this guy didn't seem to subscribe to that idea- he was pretty adamant that no test drives were ever allowed on new Vettes- and for the record, it's not me buying- it's a friend who is in the middle of the buying process right now.Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818765540707900620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788147693896954761.post-59357334160495435832007-06-15T04:01:00.000-04:002007-06-15T04:01:00.000-04:00They have good reason not to allow a test drive fo...They have good reason not to allow a test drive for someone who hasnt even gotten a little into the purchasing process. I would be suprised if they wouldnt allow a drive down the road before you had them a check. They probably get people from all walks of life trying to test drive a vette for the fun of it and try and keep things tight and limited to real deal customers. And he does have a point, someone looking to buy a Vette has already made up their mind and doesnt nessecarly need to get behind the wheel when they are just "Browsing."<BR/><BR/>Local Ford dealership wont allow Mustang GTs to be test driven unless you start fillinf paperwork. You can change your mind and back out of the deal, but they just dont want to hand the keys to anyone who decides the feel like driving a new Mustang for the hell of it.<BR/><BR/>If they let you drive the Z06, they would have to let the next guy..and then the 22 year old kid..then his buddy, and his buddy, and his cousin.<BR/><BR/>You go to a Chevy lot, you could be shopping for a Malibu and decide you want to take a Vette for a tesdrive, just for kicks..You dont see that type of "browser" at a Mercedes lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com