GM 24 Hour Test Drive

Kenji4861 · May 3, 2003

Not a hot deal, but something new.

http://www.gm24hourtestdrive.com/

PagannagaP · May 3, 2003

I guess if you need somewhere to sleep or a 'cheap' rental car or both, this is a great deal.

BraveSirRobbin · May 4, 2003

Has anyone tried this yet? Wondering how much sales pressure was applied after the car was returned.

isekii · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: BraveSirRobbin
Has anyone tried this yet? Wondering how much sales pressure was applied after the car was returned.

they prolly do a credit check before they even let you take it home.

too much hassel imo

the only cars worth driving for the full day is a saab or a h2

Parasitic · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: BraveSirRobbin
Has anyone tried this yet? Wondering how much sales pressure was applied after the car was returned.

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they prolly do a credit check before they even let you take it home.

too much hassel imo

the only cars worth driving for the full day is a saab or a h2

Ummmm...not really 😛

Saab 9-5 Aero
Saab 9-3 Linear
Chevy Corvette C5 (American icon..the baseline for all sports cars IMO)
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (the new one is sweet...3.8L S/C OHV V6 with paddle shifting
Cadillac CTS (wonderful midsize luxury sports)
Cadillac Deville (something to take to the airport in 😉)

kang247 · May 4, 2003

i agree, the only one worth test driving is the h2 and the saab convert. unfortunately c5 is not one of their options.

BigSmooth · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: PagannagaP
I guess if you need somewhere to sleep or a 'cheap' rental car or both, this is a great deal.

I agree, if you had a temporary need to haul a bunch of people or stuff you could get a van or a big SUV like a Yukon XL/Suburban.
Too bad you're not supposed to go more than 100 miles from the dealership. 😛

jaybee77 · May 4, 2003

They'll do this at almost any dealer, as far as I know. You just have to find a salesman who is eager to make the sale. Ask to take it home for the night to "show the wife" or "show my co-signer". I was able, a few years ago, to take home a '95 Ford Probe GT and a '95 Acura Integra, both $20k cars at the time and I was 23 with damaged credit. Of course, I left my piece of crap truck there overnight but it would have been a good trade if they let me trade even up. 😛

I didn't buy the Probe, but I did end up buying the Integra. But now I drive....

A 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport... the best vehicle ever made... maybe not, but I love my Jeep. 😱) Might try to get a new one soon if I see a good deal.

Wow, I really got off subject. Anyway, point is, you can probably get an overnight test drive anywhere if you ask right.

C'DaleRider · May 4, 2003

I've been test driving new cars over a weekend for many years. Our local dealers have always done this.......

alm4rr · May 4, 2003

isn't this sometimes used as a scam where they say buy the car or they'll say you stole it?

something like that in consumer reports - had an article talking about all the tricks dealerships use
(like 0% financing) to make a sale

azoomee · May 4, 2003

I've done this with many cars including an audi that I currently have.

Knightshade · May 4, 2003

The corvette is NOT included in this offer. And that's the only non-truck GM makes that's worth a crap right now.

CheapTOFU · May 4, 2003

Great if you are going to prom, club, or a party....
You can show off and save some money..🙂

MJGunn · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: Knightshade
The corvette is NOT included in this offer. And that's the only non-truck GM makes that's worth a crap right now.

Take a look at the saab 9-3, not the quickest car I've driven, but nice otherwise.

cejay · May 4, 2003

The Hummer 2 is available under the 24hr test drive.. click on eligible vehicles..
Different..
cj

NewForumMember · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: PagannagaP
I guess if you need somewhere to sleep or a 'cheap' rental car or both, this is a great deal.

Does anyone wonder if this will be around for a while? It took only one post for someone to say how to take advantage of this.

MrBond · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: alm4rr
isn't this sometimes used as a scam where they say buy the car or they'll say you stole it?

something like that in consumer reports - had an article talking about all the tricks dealerships use
(like 0% financing) to make a sale

Considering GM's advertising it on TV, I'd say no. Zero percent financing isn't a trick either, unless you have bad credit or something.

jkeener1971 · May 4, 2003

Quote:
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (the new one is sweet...3.8L S/C OHV V6 with paddle shifting

Sweet is right, got a 24hr road test setup next weekend!!!!! (Expires July 31, 2003)
260HP/280Torque
Vastly improved handling from previous generation GP
TAP-Shift (paddle shifting), 17" wheels, I can't wait! If the dealership makes me a good offer it will be hard to say NO!
BTW many very good reviews on this car from many popular car websites.

Check out this link for more info:

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Evadman · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: jkeener1971
Quote:
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (the new one is sweet...3.8L S/C OHV V6 with paddle shifting
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Welcome to AT! first post, and you made a link that works without editing. I see you going far here 🙂

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oh sure. now you edit it to make me look bad 😀

alm4rr · May 4, 2003

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: alm4rr
isn't this sometimes used as a scam where they say buy the car or they'll say you stole it?

something like that in consumer reports - had an article talking about all the tricks dealerships use
(like 0% financing) to make a sale

Click to expand...

Considering GM's advertising it on TV, I'd say no. Zero percent financing isn't a trick either, unless you have bad credit or something.

they mean trick as you end up paying more than the sticker price over the long haul, esp. when payments kick in on a 3/4/5 year old vehicle.

Afro000Dude · May 4, 2003

Road trip in someone else's car? Sounds good!

EvilYoda · May 4, 2003

Seriously, this is great, I just need somewhere to go. My family just got another car (Malibu) since there was a big GM employee promotion up til last week and my sister's car just died...I need to figure out where to take a car. And what car. I'm thinking CTS.

DJ Tiesto's playing on the 15th...but do I really want to take this car downtown...🙂

jkeener1971 · May 5, 2003

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: jkeener1971
Quote:
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (the new one is sweet...3.8L S/C OHV V6 with paddle shifting
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Click to expand...

Welcome to AT! first post, and you made a link that works without editing. I see you going far here 🙂

<edit>
oh sure. now you edit it to make me look bad 😀

Hey I'm no noobie or newbie, I usually post at fat wallet but saw something here of interest so decided to join, usually I just lurk around. Seriously though, Grand Prixs are awesome!

huesmann · May 5, 2003

Too bad the F-body is extinct, even though they were fat boats.

Ipno · May 5, 2003

They will run your credit if you do this, and that does slightly impact your credit score.

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