Test drives yesterday....

[Cool Texan]

Wanted to drive a few cars yesterday while out running errands...here is the summary of the experience:

1) Mazda (owned by Ford) RX-8.... FUN little car. Very similar in fun-ness that my old RX-7 had from years ago. Back seat space is surprising. An adult wouldnt be comfortable back there if the driver is around 6'0, but you would fit ok. Sad part is, I walked on the lot, went in the building to sit in one they had inside....then walked outside to look at some, walked all around.... no one even said hello till I made an issue of it. VERY disappointing. Great little car....but I would worry about a steep depreciation curve.

2) Infinity G35 Coupe. Brute force, great ride, very comfortable car. I loved this car. Walked on the lot and was immediately greeted, no pressure to buy, etc. Great experience....great car....but a bit spendy, even used. D'oh.

3) Ford Mustang GT.... who knows. No one would come talk to me. Walked in the building and nothing, stood by the vehicles (all locked), and nothing. Sat out there for around 10 minutes in the rain and finally gave up. Between such solid sales performance as this and their $3,000 "market interest markup", I wont return there (I know, I know....Doherty....but I was out running errands and not in F.G.). Sadly, I still dont know what the new Stang drives like andd whether or not the backseats are even remotely functional (doesnt look like it). Ford posted their biggest loss in corporate history, and dealerships are still trying to screw people for $3,000 for "market interest". Good luck fellas!


If we decide on a 3rd child, I'll be posting test drive reviews of sport sedans. D'oh.

[Hogmaster]

From wikipedia.com

Cool Texan -

A displaced to Oregon individual who actively chooses to engage in masochistic behaviors associated with internal combustion automobile shopping.

Known to actively seek molestations from a human species known as "used car salesmen" and actively expresses disapointment when not sought out.

Fortunately, 38,000 used car salespeople from the State of Oregon will soon be swooping in to provide assistance in the form of constant barraging by phone, email, drive-bys and occasional kidnapping after this post is faxed to all car dealers.

[RODACTION]

Originally Posted by Hogmaster

From wikipedia.com

Cool Texan -

A displaced to Oregon individual who actively chooses to engage in masochistic behaviors associated with internal combustion automobile shopping.

Known to actively seek molestations from a human sub-species known as "used car salesmen" and actively expresses disapointment when not sought out.

Fortunately, 38,000 Oregon used car salespeople from the State of Oregon will soon be swooping in to provide assistance in the form of constant barraging by phone, email, drive-bys and borderline kidnapping after this post is faxed to all car dealers.

All in good fun...?.... and maybe not all of your words.....I hope my kids don't read this.......as they do look at Ifish.......

No need to fax it to me.....I read it right here.

[Hogmaster]

All meant absolutely in good fun. It is the reputation that has lived through the earliest days of the automobile, after all.

I aplogize to you and any of the other used vehicle vendors out there that hire credible help that might be offended. Original post edited.

It was meant to be a comment on the fact that of thousands of possible buyers out there, few would be disapointed that they weren't approached.

Have you contacted CT yet? :grin:

[RODACTION]

Originally Posted by Hogmaster

Have you contacted CT yet? :grin:

No, why would I go out in the pouring rain to talk to a "Tire Kicker"


.......and C/T.....that is just a joke.......

[Cool Texan]

Funny stuff guys....funny stuff!

[TheRogue]

CT, I can answer one question for you......

My KIDS don't fit in the backseat of our new 'Stang very well. Haven't tried to abuse anyone over the age of 10 by making them sit back there yet!!!

TR

[Cool Texan]

Thanks TR...that's what I figured, so the Stang really hasnt been on the list.