Dealer doesn't allow test drive of an AMG!?! - Page 2

Oct 19, 2017 | 09:29 PM

#26

cenzo86

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From: NYC

2016 c450 / 2016 VW Jetta 1.8t / 2006 Wrangler X

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbracer26

This! You know how many 16yr old dreamers they get in everyday wanting to test drive cars? Plus if I was a dealer owner, I wouldnt let everyone test drive rare AMG's let alone a 17yr old kid that has no experience driving a powerful car. Some suggested finding a used one to test drive, or you can rent one out and test drive it as you like for a full day. Thats what I do with any big car purchase I have.

My buddy is 31, married, drives a Kia Sedona...

Jan 20, 2018 | 10:56 AM

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monteeyah

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c43 amg

sorry! wrong thread!! have moved it to correct thread.

Last edited by monteeyah; Jan 20, 2018 at 04:41 PM. Reason: wrong thread

Jan 22, 2018 | 04:16 AM

#28

netboy

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From: Bayarea, California

2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016

i just saw a C63S on freeway earlier with dealer plate and a passenger. probably somone test driving it with the saleswoman.

Feb 15, 2018 | 02:33 AM

#29

storm10

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From: Los Angeles, CA

2024 EQE350 SUV, 2022 SL55 AMGMG, 2022 C300

I'm sure if you make a deal with the dealer, they will let you test drive this car - before you take the delivery - to make sure you like the car and everything is OK with it. But I agree with not letting to test drive the brand new AMG cars, unless you agree on the numbers financially and show that you can qualify. You can't really test drive the AMG cars in full force until you break it in cleanly within the break-in period. Because if you don't follow the break-in procedure on the very sensitive AMG cars, the problems can arise that will be voided by warranty.. I personally would only buy AMG car from the dealer, who doesn't allow the test drives...

Feb 16, 2018 | 01:35 AM

#30

jakc

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2016 C300

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onebuyer

and it affects the learning curve of the car in the first thousand miles"

That's a BS excuse since it can be reset after a purchase.

Feb 16, 2018 | 03:27 AM

#31

storm10

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From: Los Angeles, CA

2024 EQE350 SUV, 2022 SL55 AMGMG, 2022 C300

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakc

That's a BS excuse since it can be reset after a purchase.

You cannot electronically reset... the mechanical problems. Simply if you do a hard test drive on the brand new AMG, involving flooring and revving - it can cause costly damages to the brand new AMG car. Watch this video on AMG break in tips and what's involved:

Feb 16, 2018 | 09:35 PM

#32

Jharms

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C43

The Honolulu store threw me the keys to a 2018 GLE 63S. I told them I’m not buying it. It’s a very nice store. I bought the C43 coupe instead.

Feb 16, 2018 | 10:01 PM

#33

jakc

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2016 C300

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm10

No, but from the wording it sounded like the transmission and other factors where the car learns and tailors to the driver. I was assuming that's what the dealer meant.