I have a quick question, I am 19 and I really want a TC, I was wondering if anyone had a hard time getting to test drive a TC. I know how to drive stick well, and currently I have a 1996 Camry Coupe, 5spd. So I was just wondering if the delarships give 19 yr olds a hard time about taking a TC test drive. Also, I would get a 5-spd, and do you think I test drive one it should definatley be the 5 spd, since there's not a lot of 5 spds on lots near me. Most of the 5 spds are already sold when they come off the truck.

 

The only problem is the dealerships don't seem to ever have one yo can drive- At least here-

If they have one, you being 19 should not make any difference-

 

Here in fort lauderdale, they let you test drive them, and have plenty on the lots....

 

i haven't seen a 5 spd for a test drive anywhere. i've been to three dealers and the two that actually had cars were automatics. i'm only 22 and they didn't give me a hassle about test driving. as long as they feel that you're truly interested in the car and capable of paying for it......

 

Thanks, when my friend (also 19) was looking at a new car, his parents were there and at first they would only let his parents test dirve a car. His parents then threatened to leave the dealership and go to a competitor and after all of that they finally let him test drive the car. After all that hassle I would test drive, act liked I really wanted to buy the car, and then just say that since the dealrship was a pain, just leave and go somewhere else.
Also when I bought my car when I was 16, the only reason, I coulnt test drive was since I couldn't drive stick. But it was at a small used car dealer. I was just wondering if the used/new dealerships are much different.

 

yep, scion's sales philosophies are great. bring your license, and if they have one in, they should let you take it around the block.

be sure to ask them to direct you to some roads with wide, winding curves, some straightaways, and make sure to tell them you want to take it downtown, through some stop and go traffic.

most importantly, don't sign on the first day. drive it, politely thank the salesperson, grab a brochure and go home. or, rather, go drive some other cars. sleep on it. if you wake up the next morning wishing you could drive it again, go to the dealership and ask for another test drive. and if you need to, take another the next day.

it wouldn't hurt to drive the other two models either. i drove the A and B, and driving all 3 gave me a really good feel for the toyota quality.

i drove the tC on three different occasions before deciding to buy one.

 

Yeah I think I will be instantly sold, since I already own a Toyota, and they have to make some of the BEST CARS EVER!! The only problem is that I know my 1996 Camry will last forever, and I just feel really bad getting rid of a car that is still good. The only problem that my 1996 camry has, is scratches and some door dings, something every car has. Its a great feeling konwing that your Camry will start up everytime you turn the key. Just driving my car is very reasuring that Toyota has sold me for life. Also, my Camry has sold my Mitsubishi loving family, over to toyota. They finally relize that the Outlander and Galant are POS. The 97 galant is just falling a part. and the Outlander is serously under-powered and the quality of interior parts is very sub par. My parents used to have a 93 mitsu expo, and that had great quality parts, Mitsu is really cutting corners these days. Well enough on Mitsu, Toyota is the only way to go.

 

They should be fine letting you drive the car if they have one- The tC is targeted at your age group- If you do bring parents to the dealer they will ignore you, because they think the parents are actually going to buy the car.

 

I had to test drive an automatic. When my car finally came in (5 spd) I was pleasantly surprised!! It drove better than I imagined!

 

The only dealer I'v ever heard of giving people trouble test driving was dodge. They wouldn't let my friend test drive a freekin neon. The base one too, not even an SRT-4. Otherwise every dealer here has only checked to make sure I'm over 18 and they handed me the keys. Including Audi and BMW.

 

If you're considering getting a 5 speed, definitely test drive the 5 speed. don't make a decision after just trying the auto. knowing what the clutch and shifter feel like is really important to knowing the overall feel of the car.

 

The question is how comfortable are you in another manual tranny car... Every car feels different, old cars to new cars is a huge difference... If you feel you can drive the car real well, and have confidence in yourself, driving a stick isn't any different than driving auto...

I'm only 23 and have tested most cars in the 30K range... At Mazda, they even told me to take their RX-8 to the freeway where I floored it and shifted at 7K all the way to 6th gear...

I recently drove the new X Runner and have a deposite on it after driving it twice... The truck wasn't all that, but thats what I can afford and it fits most of my check lists...

 

you definately can go test drive. all they need to do is make a copy of your driver's license, and you're in!

on the other hand... most dealerships usually only have an automatic to test drive.

i was stuck in such a situation where they only had an automatic on the lot, but i went and took the car out anyways, and then later on ordered my 5spd.

 

He is not correct, bring your parents, if they co sign you might get a better rate.

 

Thats only if you plan on financing it...

 

I would have to finance, it my parents haven't helped with anything realated to my car. I guess its a really good incentive to having a job. Also all of the parts in my camry, are very high quality, in the Tc are there any parts that feel sub par. as a cost cutting measure. It almost seems that Scion is loosing money on a Tc since there is so many extras they put into the Tc.

 

Well, I kinda knew the sales guy at the dealership, so when I wanted to test drive a 5 spd, he threw me the keys and said "Have fun". :D I ended up buying one after that. In my experience test driving other cars, a good driving record and credit helps. I'm 22, and I once saw a look of hesitation in a sales guy's eye when I wanted to test drive an STI, but fortunately my dad was with me.

 

I've had no issue test driving any car I wanted too. Mustangs, Lexus, Chevys, Scions. I'm fairly young, 23. If a dealer doesn't let you, goto another.

 

You, my inept friend, get an award



I am correct-

If you do bring parents to the dealer they will ignore you.- What part of that is not correct?


On the other hand, if you want to purchase the car and do not have a credit history they will want your parents to come in and co-sign for the loan.

 

I took my mom to the dealer and the salesmen flocked to us like a fat kid on a cupcake. The tC is the perfect first car for young teens looking for a sporty ride that their parents will buy them. I'm 19 by the way.