Driving before buying?!?

jackmacm4 · 04-27-2014, 12:09 AM

Hey guys,
I still have not placed any order for the M4. Call me old school, but I do not purchase cars unless I get to drive them first. Seems a lot of people on this forum are quite confident with their purchase. I have no doubt it will be a great car, but anyone in the same shoes?
MAC

Lups · 04-27-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jackmacm4

Hey guys,
I still have not placed any order for the M4. Call me old school, but I do not purchase cars unless I get to drive them first. Seems a lot of people on this forum are quite confident with their purchase. I have no doubt it will be a great car, but anyone in the same shoes?
MAC

I'm with you on this the whole way, but hypocrisy is my hobby number one!

GregW / Oregon · 04-27-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jackmacm4

Hey guys,
I still have not placed any order for the M4. Call me old school, but I do not purchase cars unless I get to drive them first. Seems a lot of people on this forum are quite confident with their purchase. I have no doubt it will be a great car, but anyone in the same shoes?
MAC

You're sure it will be a great car, so what's the problem? If you have the luxury of time, I'n sure you'll find one to test drive eventually. I do not (just NEED a new car), but have a lot of faith I will love it.

Lups · 04-27-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

You're sure it will be a great car, so what's the problem? If you have the luxury of time, I'n sure you'll find one to test drive eventually. I do not (just NEED a new car), but have a lot of faith I will love it.

Greg you devil, let us not give out that advice. I always say to people that remember to testdrive, and never do it myself. It's bad, I know

Hey, the roads, you never answered your board, or are you trying to keep them to yourself?

GregW / Oregon · 04-27-2014, 12:48 AM

Come on down and we"ll go for a drive! I'll find out when the next CCA tour is.

Lups · 04-27-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Come on down and we"ll go for a drive! I'll find out when the next CCA tour is.

I'll bring coffee. But before August or late July, I will only cry while standing in the shadows.

CanAutM3 · 04-27-2014, 10:46 AM

I purchased both my E46 and E92 ///M3s without test driving them and I was not disappointed.

Greenkirby21 · 04-27-2014, 10:50 AM

you can order the car and test drive it when it arrives. Unless your dealership doesn't do refundable deposits, you don't have to purchase the car as soon as you order it

ss134 · 04-27-2014, 10:55 AM

This will be my third M3. I have zero doubt whatsoever that I will love it. There has never been a poor M3!!

Audio Fan · 04-27-2014, 11:06 AM

The problem with a test drive is the break in period, unless you find a dealer that will let you dog one that you don't plan on buying. I haven't ran into a dealer that supports that yet, but there may be some.

signes · 04-27-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Audio Fan

The problem with a test drive is the break in period, unless you find a dealer that will let you dog one that you don't plan on buying. I haven't ran into a dealer that supports that yet, but there may be some.

That's funny, most dealers I have gone to over the years seem to have no respect for either break in period or warming up the car. I am normally the one taking care to respect a new car.

Race_Doc11 · 04-27-2014, 11:17 AM

Test drive is a must I couldn't care less about what other people say about how great it will be.

Race_Doc11 · 04-27-2014, 11:18 AM

Same here...

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Originally Posted by signes

That's funny, most dealers I have gone to over the years seem to have no respect for either break in period or warming up the car. I am normally the one taking care to respect a new car.

ybbiz34 · 04-27-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jackmacm4

Hey guys, I still have not placed any order for the M4. Call me old school, but I do not purchase cars unless I get to drive them first. Seems a lot of people on this forum are quite confident with their purchase. I have no doubt it will be a great car, but anyone in the same shoes?
MAC

I ordered an M Sport F30 335i without test driving it. First time I ordered a car without test driving it first.

I am where I am now. I will undoubtedly test drive not only the F80, but its competitors as well, before I make any decisions.

dhoggm3 · 04-27-2014, 01:01 PM

I've not driven my last 2 M cars before buying, and I won't drive this one either.

That worked out great for the '08 E93; so-so for the '08 E60, which is much more truck-like than I expected. It's just - big! I've also bought other cars without driving them, and if I trust the reviews, it's a very low-risk proposition.

For those of us who are lust-filled and simply must have the car before it's test-drive-able, we take the risk. For me, it's worked out quite well. Except for that M5.

hobart · 04-27-2014, 02:12 PM

Bought a car before seeing or driving it once before. BIG mistake and ended up getting rid of it a month latter. BUT it wasn't a BMW.

Will probably end up getting a M4 after seeing and driving my dealers launch M4. I'm on my dealers allocation slot for a latter build so in no big rush as my 335is is quite nice too.

visualguy · 04-27-2014, 02:28 PM

For me, the problem isn't test driving - I'm sure it will be great. The problem is with buying a first-year model with a new engine, etc. It would still be ok if I was going to lease it, but lease deals aren't good on the M3/M4. I don't want to actually buy a first-year model.

Hobbination · 04-27-2014, 02:45 PM

I'm the same, NEVER, but BMW's reputation gives a feeling of comfortability so for me, not worried about it. It's like a new sport bike, no way you can test ride it from a dealer in most cases, you just trust that this bike is as good or better then the last one and they always are. Definitely a roll of the dice but only just.

Denk · 04-27-2014, 03:05 PM

I never buy first year models and know the car before I buy. I'm in no rush sitting nice with my current ride. I want to see what sort of ZCP or Edition models surface down the road. It's nice to have options, first year models can be problematic and limited on options. I understand the itch though.

Race_Doc11 · 04-27-2014, 04:50 PM

+1 Not until the competition package is released...

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Originally Posted by Denk

I never buy first year models and know the car before I buy. I'm in no rush sitting nice with my current ride. I want to see what sort of ZCP or Edition models surface down the road. It's nice to have options, first year models can be problematic and limited on options. I understand the itch though.

-JLT- · 04-27-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Test drive is a must I couldn't care less about what other people say about how great it will be.

unfortunately, i don't have the will power/patience like u. i'm like a little kid when it comes to cars and must have it now

soccer dad · 04-27-2014, 05:02 PM

I bought my Nissan GTR with no test drive, and that was the first car I bought with no test drive. Or rather, after I signed the paperwork the dealer said let's test drive it (ha!).

Since we are getting the first ones on launch day, I think if I really didn't like the car then I could just sell it because the allocations are limited. Either way, I bought 3 BMWs last year and I just like the way they drive so I'm sure I'll be pleased (obviously since my order is in).

There is no rush for you or any of us to get the car without test driving. If it makes you uncomfortable, then wait. Worst case is it will take 6 months for the hype to die down. Just stay off of this forum and you'll forget about it, but the more I'm on this forum, the more I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY CAR! TORTURE!!!

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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	This will be my third M3. I have zero doubt whatsoever that I will love it. There has never been a poor M3!! __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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Audio Fan Major 778 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: AY - M4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	The problem with a test drive is the break in period, unless you find a dealer that will let you dog one that you don't plan on buying. I haven't ran into a dealer that supports that yet, but there may be some.
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dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	I've not driven my last 2 M cars before buying, and I won't drive this one either. That worked out great for the '08 E93; so-so for the '08 E60, which is much more truck-like than I expected. It's just - big! I've also bought other cars without driving them, and if I trust the reviews, it's a very low-risk proposition. For those of us who are lust-filled and simply must have the car before it's test-drive-able, we take the risk. For me, it's worked out quite well. Except for that M5. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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hobart Enlisted Member 7 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Bought a car before seeing or driving it once before. BIG mistake and ended up getting rid of it a month latter. BUT it wasn't a BMW. Will probably end up getting a M4 after seeing and driving my dealers launch M4. I'm on my dealers allocation slot for a latter build so in no big rush as my 335is is quite nice too.
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visualguy Captain 183 Rep 795 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	For me, the problem isn't test driving - I'm sure it will be great. The problem is with buying a first-year model with a new engine, etc. It would still be ok if I was going to lease it, but lease deals aren't good on the M3/M4. I don't want to actually buy a first-year model.
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Hobbination Lieutenant 65 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Honolulu HI iTrader: (0)	I'm the same, NEVER, but BMW's reputation gives a feeling of comfortability so for me, not worried about it. It's like a new sport bike, no way you can test ride it from a dealer in most cases, you just trust that this bike is as good or better then the last one and they always are. Definitely a roll of the dice but only just.
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I never buy first year models and know the car before I buy. I'm in no rush sitting nice with my current ride. I want to see what sort of ZCP or Edition models surface down the road. It's nice to have options, first year models can be problematic and limited on options. I understand the itch though.
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soccer dad Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 286 Posts Drives: BMW SO/SO M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I bought my Nissan GTR with no test drive, and that was the first car I bought with no test drive. Or rather, after I signed the paperwork the dealer said let's test drive it (ha!). Since we are getting the first ones on launch day, I think if I really didn't like the car then I could just sell it because the allocations are limited. Either way, I bought 3 BMWs last year and I just like the way they drive so I'm sure I'll be pleased (obviously since my order is in). There is no rush for you or any of us to get the car without test driving. If it makes you uncomfortable, then wait. Worst case is it will take 6 months for the hype to die down. Just stay off of this forum and you'll forget about it, but the more I'm on this forum, the more I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY CAR! TORTURE!!!
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