View Poll Results: How many would purchase a new C7 or have bought one without a Test Drive?
No Test Drive needed for me.
189
61.36%
I would not buy a new C7 without a Test Drive.
72
23.38%
Does not matter, I could go either way.
47
15.26%
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C7 Test Drive Poll
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chester County Pennsylvania
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C7 Test Drive Poll
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.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Sarasota Florida
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.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 406
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From: Louisville Kentucky
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!
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: White Oak NC
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.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: st paul minnesota
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.
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Malverne New York
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.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Simi Valley Ca
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.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2012
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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
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chester County Pennsylvania
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Agreed, that is what we intended, if my wife liked the way it drove we would have tried to purchase it.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Hurst, TX USA
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.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Bay Area CA
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.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Feb 16, 2014 at 12:12 PM.
