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So, the lease on our 2003 Acura TL-S expires in August. It's a nice car, and probably still worth more than almost any other new Pontiac on the lot.
We have had two Grand-Am's before that, which put me off Pontiac's. However, with what is really a 400hp Monaro on the lot for $32K, I thought I'd drag my dad along for a test-drive.
When we get to the dealer, a cool salesguy named Patrick greets us, I'd spoken to him the previous weekend. They had a GTO on the lot this time. We asked for a test-drive, and he said OK, and went to make a copy of the driver's license. He then told us that his manager said that "unless you are going to order today, you can't test-drive one". WHAT?!?!?! At this point, my dad marches out the dealer, loudly declaring "you won't sell many if you don't let people test-drive them!"
The manager then storms out after him, shouting "whoever buys this car isn't going to want to have a lot of miles on it!" and "Have a nice day!!!"
I stay with the salesguy for another minute or two, and he starts the car and lets me inside to at least get an idea about it. After that, I get in the Acura with my dad and we leave.
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I have several problems with this. The car had 3 miles on it. Most new cars have 8-12 miles from the factory. Like anyone would notice, or could even use that as a bargaining point.
Secondly, what the manager doesn't realize, is that he's working at a PONTIAC DEALER!!! The GTO is the only car I'd consider buying from them, and it's not like they're selling like hot potatoes either.
Thirdly, how do they expect to sell you a car without test-driving it??? It's a Pontiac, not a DB9!!!
We have always been treated right at Acura, Honda, and BMW dealers. NO WONDER GM IS GOING DOWN THE DRAIN!!!
Sorry about the rant, but the manager is a real dick. I am contacting Pontiac costomer care (if they have one) about him. Just make sure not to go to that dealer.
We have had two Grand-Am's before that, which put me off Pontiac's. However, with what is really a 400hp Monaro on the lot for $32K, I thought I'd drag my dad along for a test-drive.
When we get to the dealer, a cool salesguy named Patrick greets us, I'd spoken to him the previous weekend. They had a GTO on the lot this time. We asked for a test-drive, and he said OK, and went to make a copy of the driver's license. He then told us that his manager said that "unless you are going to order today, you can't test-drive one". WHAT?!?!?! At this point, my dad marches out the dealer, loudly declaring "you won't sell many if you don't let people test-drive them!"
The manager then storms out after him, shouting "whoever buys this car isn't going to want to have a lot of miles on it!" and "Have a nice day!!!"
I stay with the salesguy for another minute or two, and he starts the car and lets me inside to at least get an idea about it. After that, I get in the Acura with my dad and we leave.
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I have several problems with this. The car had 3 miles on it. Most new cars have 8-12 miles from the factory. Like anyone would notice, or could even use that as a bargaining point.
Secondly, what the manager doesn't realize, is that he's working at a PONTIAC DEALER!!! The GTO is the only car I'd consider buying from them, and it's not like they're selling like hot potatoes either.
Thirdly, how do they expect to sell you a car without test-driving it??? It's a Pontiac, not a DB9!!!
We have always been treated right at Acura, Honda, and BMW dealers. NO WONDER GM IS GOING DOWN THE DRAIN!!!
Sorry about the rant, but the manager is a real dick. I am contacting Pontiac costomer care (if they have one) about him. Just make sure not to go to that dealer.