Getting A Drive In An R8

[Sheriff Wan]

Yeah I don't think acting like a bastard is going to get me the drive...

I will definatley call before hand and prganise to meet the sales rep/manager... not just going to strut in there and be like "I heard these arent bad let me drive it!"

Thanks again guys keep the hairbrained idea on the move

[sh@un]

guy i know would have paid cash for a new Lambo, but the dealer wouldn't let him do an overnight test drive

sux2b them

[anfo]

wear your best pimp suit walk in and yell "im rick james bitch!"

[Sheriff Wan]

"guy i know would have paid cash for a new Lambo, but the dealer wouldn't let him do an overnight test drive"

Right... he had $400K+ on him did he? I hope he had deep pockets

Anfo - you could be on a winner there mate... i'll throw one of my bitches at him as a distraction!

Only problem is getting my hat in the car, the feathers make it quite tall...

[DECIM8]

How bout, Pick up the guy who runs the audi shop... sleep with him and use him for test driving cars..

My sister seems to have it under control lol.

Just have a shitload of dosh in ur bank account and they'll let u drive her.

Edited December 20, 2007 by DECIM8

[VB-]

i just thought of another one apart from the boxster one, go with a mate, but have him hide outside, but where he can see you, you go in browse around for a bit, then either wait for one of the sales reps to come up to you, or call one of them over and start talking, asking lots of questions about the car, then while mid conversation, drop a little signal, touch your ear or something, to let your friends know to call you, at which point, politely say 'pardon me one second..' answer and it start talking out of your arse

'look! i told you before, drop the Williams account, that bottom feeder thinks he can run my company because he put 800 grand in, f*ck him, Charletons got 6 mill ready to roll, and if you call me on my day off again, you can go find another job, now F@#$ oFF!'

"sorry bout that, so how do i get a drive of this thing again?"

*foreign accent might help too, but that might be going too far?*

that said if you walk in with a sawn off they arent likely to say no either

Edited December 20, 2007 by VB-

[Sheriff Wan]

VB - it sounds like you have done this before great plan

Decimate - how much cash are we talking? I don't think I will show them that

Hmmm sleeping with the Audi guy would be quite hard if he doesn't swing that way... well maybe your sister could line me up a drive?

[Jamezilla]

Better judgment says I shouldn't reply to this thread, but anyway...

Your chances are slim at best.

Here's a few options...

1. Join P1 (it's the Christmas gift that keeps on giving!)

2. Come work for me (I need a delivery/carwash helper in Santuary Cove at the moment - email me if you are available)

3. Become a respected journalist (you need to learn that you are is abbreviated as you're and not your first)

4. Catch me on a good day here in Melb (few and far between at the moment, but I have been known to throw the keys to the SL65 to Brisby...)

5. Work for Audi

So you know how easy it isn't...

One of my customers went to Audi in his own F355 and still had to actually order a car and then wait 2-weeks for them to offer him a test drive.

Supervised. Just round the block.

Same guy rang me to say mine was stable but had a bit of wind noise at over 200kmh.

I know which way is more fun

[Whiplash]

or raise enough sponsorship money to buy a seat in the Nurburgring 24Hr

http://www.endurance-info.com/2007_Divers/Audi_CR8_2.jpg

http://www.endurance-info.com/2007_Divers/Audi_CR8_3.jpg

http://www.endurance-info.com/2007_Divers/Audi_CR8_4.jpg

[Nexus9]

funniest thread ever

seriously though, go and rent or borrow another quality car (sorry but Jap won't cut it, unless it is a late model NSX)

Ring them up before you go in, make an inquiry about a lower spec Audi, ask them if they will do a trade in on whatever it is you have (hopefully it is something above $100k for an R8).

Make an appointment to test drive the lower spec car, show up in the "borrowed" car make sure they see you arrive and ask them to give you an evaluation for trade, then start asking about other cars, eventually working your way to the R8, ask if you can take it for a test drive, they will probably say no. Say you will be in touch regarding what you were able to test drive.

Come back a week later and ask again, make sure you get the same sales person.

You will find them to be more compliant this time around. This will be the time to start asking about what is required to purchase the R8.

Let them start to work out the figures, you will have to do your research here on how much you need to earn to pay for this. For gods sake do not say you work for someone else, even if you are a lawyer or Doctor. You will only be able to own this car if you have your own successful business.

Tell him you are really interested but you are also looking at a couple of other cars - Porsche GT3 or BMW M6 for example. However you will not proceed negotiations any further without a test drive. This may happen on the second visit or maybe the third.

You will not have to dress up (in fact some of the richest people I have met, wear shorts and T-shirts to this kind of stuff) under no circumstances act like a wanker unless you want them to bring the car to your $3+ million dollar Mansion for test driving a couple of days later.

But realistically I think they will call your bluff, if you have no history with them like Jamezilla said.

At that end of the market you are easily verifiable or you are a tyre kicker, simple as that.

Edited December 20, 2007 by Nexus9

[GTR-32U]

Whatever BullSh*t it takes to get the job done ....then do it..Then drive that son of Biatch like you stole it...!! Totally rape the car, gutter to gutter drift.Hand the keys back and say " No I am actually a little disappointed...After driving this and my Skyline, Sorry to say but my skyline is far superior"

[Sheriff Wan]

Nexus 9 I think you have it down pat! I think you may have had a bit of work to get the M3 drive yes?

PS Love that model M3 and thought about buying one but I cant let my line go yet...

GTR-32U - Hahahaha I can assure you if I get this drive it will not be gentle they are meant to be driven and thats what will happen!

On a funnier note I was thinking for a sign off:

Picture me just getting out of the car and saying this to the salesman.

"This car is much worse than that F430 the Ferrari dealer would NOT let me test drive"

Hahaha what a great sign off!!!!

[sh@un]

"guy i know would have paid cash for a new Lambo, but the dealer wouldn't let him do an overnight test drive"

Right... he had $400K+ on him did he? I hope he had deep pockets

i love it when ppl comment on something they know nothing about

the guy in question is worth around $150 million dollars, so yes- it would have been nothing at all for him to put a new Murcielago Roadster on his Black Amex

[Whiplash]

i know a few people like that and by looking at them they would be the last people on earth that had a spare 500K

looks can be deceiving

[Duncan]

well if you want to put it on your black amex they'll be charging you the extra 4% surcharge for sure

[Duncan]

I tried to put a car on my amex a few years ago (before surcharging) and they just wouldnt accept it.

[sh@un]

well if you want to put it on your black amex they'll be charging you the extra 4% surcharge for sure

i guess he would have just sent his full-time lackey to the bank with a briefcase to take out $720K instead

[dangerous_daveo]

i guess he would have just sent his full-time lackey to the bank with a briefcase to take out $720K instead

And thats when you know you've made it. When you have a full time lackey to just do stuff.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

My mates dad bought a jag on amex, s yes it end happen

[R34GT-t_07]

dont even bother my mate tryed it with an RS4 they organised a test drive and when he rocked up they asked for his creditcard and said that he has to have a minimum of $10000 limit on it.

JUST THINK OF THIS AS WELL WHAT IF U WERE TO DAMAGE THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT WOULD U DO THEN....?