Annoyances about car dealers

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Originally Posted by Ducati888

I've always been honest with them in wanting a test drive and they have always responded well. The last time I bought a new car from a dealer (2003) I was comparing the Mazda 6 with the Honda Accord Euro and that's exactly what I told both dealers. Neither had a problem with me testing their cars. I had made up my mind on the Honda but just wanted to test the Mazda anyway. Sure the Mazda guy was disappointed when I later told him I went with the Honda, but reasonable sales people accept that they won't make a sale every time. I'm sure he didn't have any trouble moving his 6 on to someone else. Treated respectfully, in both directions.

I'VE NEVER DRIVEN A HSV . i'm a ford person , unlikely to buy a HSV however i'd like the chance to be swayed . i have asked if it was possible to test drive these cars a few times to dealers . each time i have been told no and walked out .
if i was selling my house and a realestate agent wanted to show it to potential buyers and i said no . no one is to look at it unless they buy it 1st. then i think the house down the road would most likely sell and mine would not . this is the attitude that many dealers have . and i think that is wrong . but perhaps it's just me .