ZO6 test drive? Not?
#1
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ZO6 test drive? Not?
So I'm in the process of trying to decide what I want, a ZO6 or a ZR1, A8 or M7, and a few other options. I'm probably 2-3 months from either purchase, or maybe 1 month from placing an order with deposit, so I'm moderately serious.
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
#2
Drifting
Don't feel bad. When I was shopping for a Z06 I didn't even have a single salesman come help me. I went to look at a used one at a chevy dealership and they wouldn't let me test drive.
I've heard in the past that most didn't allow test drives on new Z06's.
I've heard in the past that most didn't allow test drives on new Z06's.
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N6GQ (06-28-2018)
#4
Burning Brakes
Find another dealership.
I MAYBE can understand not allowing test drives in a ZR1 due to the exclusivity and that a test drive on the street would be RELATIVELY close to a Z06. There is really no reason why they shouldn't allow a Z06 test drive, especially if they have a used one.
I MAYBE can understand not allowing test drives in a ZR1 due to the exclusivity and that a test drive on the street would be RELATIVELY close to a Z06. There is really no reason why they shouldn't allow a Z06 test drive, especially if they have a used one.
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N6GQ (06-28-2018)
#5
Le Mans Master
Find another dealership.
I MAYBE can understand not allowing test drives in a ZR1 due to the exclusivity and that a test drive on the street would be RELATIVELY close to a Z06. There is really no reason why they shouldn't allow a Z06 test drive, especially if they have a used one.
I MAYBE can understand not allowing test drives in a ZR1 due to the exclusivity and that a test drive on the street would be RELATIVELY close to a Z06. There is really no reason why they shouldn't allow a Z06 test drive, especially if they have a used one.
A *new* Z06? No. Ask how many guys here would want to buy a $100,000 "new" Z06 with 50 miles on the clock from strangers "test driving" it. I'd guess most here would either want near-zero miles, or a substantial discount for one that already had 50 miles of "test drives" on it.
#6
The guys at MacMulkin explained their "no test drive" policy pretty clearly. Everybody wants their new 'vette with 3 miles on the odometer. Nobody wants one that has been driven.
Every vette on their showroom floor had 3 miles on it. So you take the good (3 miles) with the bad (no test drive). You have to know what you want in a car (I did), and trust your visual and audible inspection, and then trust the warranty. I had my pick of any car; I could start it....listen to it....press in the clutch and move the shifter around...but couldn't drive it. Worked out OK for me. Same for my second Z06, this time from Mike at Criswell.
I suppose if I paid for the car, drove around the corner, and the engine or transmission exploded, there would have been a discussion about tearing up the paperwork. My first CTS-V had a major tranny problem after about 40 miles (they allowed a test drive in that case, and I bought the car); the dealer tore up or otherwise undid the paperwork (it had not been processed yet) and gave me my money back.
Every vette on their showroom floor had 3 miles on it. So you take the good (3 miles) with the bad (no test drive). You have to know what you want in a car (I did), and trust your visual and audible inspection, and then trust the warranty. I had my pick of any car; I could start it....listen to it....press in the clutch and move the shifter around...but couldn't drive it. Worked out OK for me. Same for my second Z06, this time from Mike at Criswell.
I suppose if I paid for the car, drove around the corner, and the engine or transmission exploded, there would have been a discussion about tearing up the paperwork. My first CTS-V had a major tranny problem after about 40 miles (they allowed a test drive in that case, and I bought the car); the dealer tore up or otherwise undid the paperwork (it had not been processed yet) and gave me my money back.
Last edited by 6104696; 06-28-2018 at 05:07 PM.
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N6GQ (06-28-2018)
#8
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The guys at MacMulkin explained their "no test drive" policy pretty clearly. Everybody wants their new 'vette with 3 miles on the odometer. Nobody wants one that has been driven.
Every vette on their showroom floor had 3 miles on it. So you take the good (3 miles) with the bad (no test drive). You have to know what you want in a car (I did), and trust your visual and audible inspection, and then trust the warranty. I had my pick of any car; I could start it....listen to it....press in the clutch and move the shifter around...but couldn't drive it. Worked out OK for me. Same for my second Z06, this time from Mike at Criswell.
I suppose if I paid for the car, drove around the corner, and the engine or transmission exploded, there would have been a discussion about tearing up the paperwork. My first CTS-V had a major tranny problem after about 40 miles (they allowed a test drive in that case, and I bought the car); the dealer tore up or otherwise undid the paperwork (it had not been processed yet) and gave me my money back.
Every vette on their showroom floor had 3 miles on it. So you take the good (3 miles) with the bad (no test drive). You have to know what you want in a car (I did), and trust your visual and audible inspection, and then trust the warranty. I had my pick of any car; I could start it....listen to it....press in the clutch and move the shifter around...but couldn't drive it. Worked out OK for me. Same for my second Z06, this time from Mike at Criswell.
I suppose if I paid for the car, drove around the corner, and the engine or transmission exploded, there would have been a discussion about tearing up the paperwork. My first CTS-V had a major tranny problem after about 40 miles (they allowed a test drive in that case, and I bought the car); the dealer tore up or otherwise undid the paperwork (it had not been processed yet) and gave me my money back.
Last edited by xkilo16x; 06-28-2018 at 05:11 PM.
#9
Burning Brakes
A *used* Z06 -- sure, test drives should be no problem, given a qualified potential buyer.
A *new* Z06? No. Ask how many guys here would want to buy a $100,000 "new" Z06 with 50 miles on the clock from strangers "test driving" it. I'd guess most here would either want near-zero miles, or a substantial discount for one that already had 50 miles of "test drives" on it.
A *new* Z06? No. Ask how many guys here would want to buy a $100,000 "new" Z06 with 50 miles on the clock from strangers "test driving" it. I'd guess most here would either want near-zero miles, or a substantial discount for one that already had 50 miles of "test drives" on it.
See this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...est-miles.html
Last edited by breakskeet; 06-28-2018 at 05:25 PM.
#10
Test driving a new Z06 I can understand, but a used one, geez go find another dealer.
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xkilo16x (06-28-2018)
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Burning Brakes
I have had 3 museum deliveries and they all have been perfect.
#14
So I'm in the process of trying to decide what I want, a ZO6 or a ZR1, A8 or M7, and a few other options. I'm probably 2-3 months from either purchase, or maybe 1 month from placing an order with deposit, so I'm moderately serious.
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
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#15
As they should be. Don't have links at the ready and don't care enough to go hunting (search feature on this forum is not the best) but there have been plenty stories covered here in the forums where very obvious things were missed or damaged right off the line. You don't have to believe that though...
#16
Race Director
I suppose if I paid for the car, drove around the corner, and the engine or transmission exploded, there would have been a discussion about tearing up the paperwork. My first CTS-V had a major tranny problem after about 40 miles (they allowed a test drive in that case, and I bought the car); the dealer tore up or otherwise undid the paperwork (it had not been processed yet) and gave me my money back.
#17
Burning Brakes
You are absolutely correct. A car that you ordered should definitely be driven and inspected prior to signing the paperwork at the dealership, especially the form that says the dealership owes you nothing!
Last edited by breakskeet; 06-28-2018 at 06:27 PM.
#19
Le Mans Master
So I'm in the process of trying to decide what I want, a ZO6 or a ZR1, A8 or M7, and a few other options. I'm probably 2-3 months from either purchase, or maybe 1 month from placing an order with deposit, so I'm moderately serious.
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
I went to a local dealer that had maybe 5 ZO6's on the lot. But the sales folks told me its not their policy to allow test drives in ZO6s or ZR1's (or ZL1 Camaros for that matter). They did allow me to test drive other models of Corvettes and Camaros but not ZO6/ZL1.
I'm curious, do you see that often? Maybe on a ZR1 where the dealers rarely get them and they're ordered and spoken for before arrival, but a ZO6? That surprised me.
Curious on others experiences...
As far as zr1’s those are harder to find and dealers may be less likely to allow a test drive.
If your dealer wont let you test drive look until you find a dealer that does.
#20
I test drove a used Z06 at a local dealer but couldn’t make a deal then ended up buying a new one at another dealership. Was offered a test drive on the new one but declined due to already driving one.
Was kinda interested it a GT350 but wasn’t allowed to test drive it.
All about finding the right dealer. If they know you are serious and you make a deal on the car but the only holdup is the test drive to get your final approval I bet they’ll let you drive it.
Was kinda interested it a GT350 but wasn’t allowed to test drive it.
All about finding the right dealer. If they know you are serious and you make a deal on the car but the only holdup is the test drive to get your final approval I bet they’ll let you drive it.