Test-driving a vehicle is a major part of the buying process. But people often only test-drive the car they've set out to buy and so are potentially missing out on a vehicle that will better suit their needs. Buyers who take the time to test-drive the cars that compete with the model they have in mind can see key differences among vehicles, so they might discover a car that's a better fit or — better yet — also less expensive.
There's always a possibility that you might end up choosing the car you already had in mind, but if ... Back to article
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By knowledgepower
on 02/09/11
9:57 AM PST
Great article...It is on the money. If as a customer you can afford and once you've narrowed it down to two vehicles rent the two vehicles for a weekend apiece. Weekend rates are lower than daily. It also gives you an advantage since test drives are usually short and you now have this vehicle all weekend to really see how it performs after it's broken in. Sometimes dealers will loan you the vehicle overnight but that just isn't enough time. There is the no pressure factor of no salesperson sitting in back, either. Consider the rental and it might surprise you.
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