Who Did A Test Drive

MRBLUE · 08-11-2008, 06:05 PM

how people did a test drive before they bought there cars

eeeboy · 08-11-2008, 06:08 PM

I test drove an 08 335, then immediately after an 04 M3 SMG, then ordered an 08 M3 the next day.

sg///M3 · 08-11-2008, 06:08 PM

I test drove one before buying

JEllis · 08-11-2008, 06:12 PM

I test drove two 335i's at two different dealers. I also test drove both a 6MT M3 and a DCT M3...both were owned already by members on this forum and were out of their break in. I ended up getting a DCT M3!

!Xoible · 08-11-2008, 06:14 PM

i test drove after ordering. i was set on it, but needed to see for myself what people were talking about when they mentioned loose steering, rubbery transmission, etc

MRBLUE · 08-11-2008, 06:16 PM

thanks guys Iv been reading your posts and feel Ill love it when it gets here.Im sure it runs even better when when its yours..

!Xoible · 08-11-2008, 06:18 PM

oh u definitely should go and test drive one man.

Davinhci · 08-11-2008, 06:20 PM

Ordered first drive later. I knew I wanted this bad boy from the get go.

RealSanaii · 08-11-2008, 06:21 PM

Test drove 335i manual, 335xi automatic, two M3 manual ( one with tech other without ) and ordered M-DCT.

MRBLUE · 08-11-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

Ordered first drive later. I knew I wanted this bad boy from the get go.

Ya me too,I just having second thoughts.

King Tut · 08-11-2008, 07:06 PM

I test drove one earlier this year at the Ultimate Drive event.

808MGuy · 08-11-2008, 07:15 PM

I test drove a manual and DCT before I ordered. I had to wait 2 months before the dealer had a DCT I could test drive but it was worth waiting for. I ended up ordering the DCT.

Hans Delbruck · 08-11-2008, 07:16 PM

There are plenty on lots in SoCal. You should be able to get a test drive. I drove it twice, first time I was impressed but I didn't really push it. Make sure you put the car in all the highest "sport" settings. My second test drive was in the Susan Komen car, where I got to wring it out a bit more. The car is very balanced but after a 2nd look at it, I decided to go with the C63. and keep my Evo of course

Then swamp gave me a ride in his DCT car. At full throttle and redline shifts, it's very impressive.

Good luck.

Ross08E93M3 · 08-11-2008, 07:23 PM

Had to beg for a test drive. When the sales manager realized I was REALLY serious at my second visit, he let me drive the M3 and an M6. I was the first person to drive their M3.

MRBLUE · 08-11-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck

There are plenty on lots in SoCal. You should be able to get a test drive. I drove it twice, first time I was impressed but I didn't really push it. Make sure you put the car in all the highest "sport" settings. My second test drive was in the Susan Komen car, where I got to wring it out a bit more. The car is very balanced but after a 2nd look at it, I decided to go with the C63. and keep my Evo of course

Then swamp gave me a ride in his DCT car. At full throttle and redline shifts, it's very impressive.

Good luck.

my sedan is with dct.sounds like Im making the right choice.I will get a test drive asap.

Hans Delbruck · 08-11-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MRBLUE

my sedan is with dct.sounds like Im making the right choice.I will get a test drive asap.

I think you will like the M3. It is a grown up Evo without the trick AWD. The M3 can be very responsive, like the Evo.

I had driven a lot of cars in my search for the latest one. After driving an Evo for so long, it's hard to find something that doesn't feel "dead." The M3 felt good. It definitely feels heavier though. But that can be a good thing depending on what you're using the car for. The M3 doesn't feel nervous like the Evo can.

808MGuy · 08-11-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross08E93M3

Had to beg for a test drive. When the sales manager realized I was REALLY serious at my second visit, he let me drive the M3 and an M6. I was the first person to drive their M3.

Lame salesman. My salesman saw me looking at the car in the showroom and immediately offered me a test drive. I didn't even tell him I was interested in the car but he seemed eager to take me for a spin. I originally went into the dealership intending to buy a 535. Test driving the M3 was a big mistake. I can't wait until my order comes in now.

masmole · 08-11-2008, 08:17 PM

I test drove the M3 I ordered when it arrived. I liked it. So I bought it.

That's usually my routine. I almost always desire the newest thing out there so test drives before ordering are often not possible. There's only one car I've ever ordered but ended up backing out on. A Lotus Exige S. Great car but a 10-minute test drive when it arrived made me realize that I could've live with it anywhere else other than on a track.

Mixolution · 08-11-2008, 08:23 PM

I test drove mine, but already knew I wanted it since I had an M3 '01.

Sticky · 08-11-2008, 08:24 PM

The test drive is what did it for me, was set on a 911.

JEllis · 08-11-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

The test drive is what did it for me, was set on a 911.

I was set on a 911 for a while too.... It was actually the fact I could by an M3 for much less and get four years free maintenance that really did it for me...

Jason

GregW / Oregon · 08-11-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MRBLUE

how people did a test drive before they bought there cars

I didn't have that opportunity, since my oder was finalized in January. Heck, I didn't even know how much it would cost! But after 3+ years on the preorder list and reading everything avialable, I knew I would not be disappointed.

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