Too-Fast

After the responses I got on my Test Drive Thread I thought I would set up this poll and try to make it a little more scientific.

SRQStingray

I think because I had a C6 and read as much as I could find about the C6, a test drive was not needed. Had I come from another brand sports car, I would have probably wanted a test drive.

TX Navy Vet

I was offered a test drive before I ordered. I declined.... I didn't need to.

The first time I ever drove a corvette was the day I picked mine up.

Specracer

I was not concerned when I put a deposit down sight unseen but only a little worried I wouldn't fit in it! I sat in a C6 when first at the dealership and it fit very well! Since the dimensions are almost identical to the C7, that eased my mind!

teejake

Bought my C5, no test drive. Bought my C6, no test drive. No need for me to start with a C7.

ATX-C7

You beat me to it...no test drive for me.

HolyRoller

I like my C6 enough that I'm sure I'd be deliriously happy with a C7 whether or not I test-drove it. You should, though, sit in both the regular GT seat and the competition seat to get an idea of which one you like better and whether the comp seats are worth the extra bucks. A few minutes was enough for me to decide that comp seats are must-haves.

trivette

I had the first ordered/delivered C4, C5, C6, and now C7 at my local dealer's location so there was never an opportunity to test drive one other than mine. (he gets a decent allocation, as my C7 is #307) Given my previous 'Vette ownership it was not something that was of any concern. I can understand the desire to test one, but the reality is there are not enough cars that demos can be had for that purpose except at some of the high volume dealers. Even if the dealer had a designated demo he would be faulted for having an auto, not a stick, the standard suspension, not the Z51, coupe not a convert, etc., etc.

punky

I wouldn't mind a test ride but it would not be mandatory.

Blackdevil77

Only reason I'd need a test drive is to make sure everything is running properly, so the test drive would have to be on the exact car I plan on purchasing, not a test drive model they have laying around.

KenHorse

No pie?

VETJAZZ

Not an option for early buyers.

slief

Bought my C7 without a test drive. Didn't need one as I've owned Corvettes before and knew I would love it. Matter of fact, I bought my car out of state from Kerbeck and didn't even see it before it was delivered to my house. I did however see several other C7's locally so I was very familiar with the car. In the end, my Z51 has exceeded my expectations in every way.

green2000

The poll didn't account for this.

markei

Ordered mine in June, drove a vette for the first time when I took mine off the lot on 10/4.

And...thank you for your service

Too-Fast

Agreed, that is what we intended, if my wife liked the way it drove we would have tried to purchase it.

BigJoe

Being 6'4" I had some questions about whether I could drive one comfortably. I knew I could fit in the car, but "fitting" and driving are sometimes different things. They allowed the test, in fact they offered one, I didn't ask. I found out I could drive it and I bought it on the spot. If they hadn't allowed a test drive, I might have had second thoughts about shelling out $70K so confidently.

Glenmcp

My deposit was down in April. No way to test drive at that time.

Mike's LS3

I guess I'm in the minority, but I would not buy a car in the corvettes price range, unless I test drove it. If a car was not available, I would put down a refundable deposit with the contingent to test drive before final purchase.

l8te apx

My test drive of the C7 was at Pahrump on the new Corvette track. SOLD, new one being delivered in a couple weeks.