Poll: Poll: What is the highest qty of new car models you've tested before purchase?

[arakboss]

I am going to start my new car search early, by a few years or so. I am curious as to how many I can test drive before the dealers get tired of me. I am wondering how many different vehicle models others have test drove before making a purchase.

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[revjen45]

Drove 5 or 6, narrowed to 2, bought the most economically feasible.

 

[DeanfromOregon]

I explore the rental cars too. Helped me avoid the Magnum about 15 years ago.

 

[made in china]

I am going to start my new car search early, by a few years or so. I am curious as to how many I can test drive before the dealers get tired of me. I am wondering how many different vehicle models others have test drove before making a purchase.

Just ask the dealer, they'll let you know how open they are to driving how many cars you want.

However, are you sure you want to embark on this now? Most dealer lots are empty, and desirable models are scarce, and prices way too high right now.

 

[bigbearbear]

My recommendation: Just walk in like you own and place and demand to drive the car you're interested in.

I usually test drive 2 to 3 to find out more about the features I want and how the car feels on the road, then I do a custom order instead. I don't buy cars frequently and those that I own, I own them for a very long time. For example, my Lexus is 19 years old and still still sits in the garage of my California property. So when I buy a car, I want it to be EXACTLY the way I want it to be as it'll be with me for a very long time.