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NuBota · 07-04-2009, 08:42 AM

As most have said - tough call. IMHO, a test drive is one thing - "test use" is another. Go to a Ford dealer and tell 'em you want to "test drive" a new 1 Ton by hauling a load of gravel to your house and towing a 10T payload behind it - not sure you'll get a favorable response. It's not only a risk to the vehicle/equipment, but think of the liability issues. Not sure I would consider them a bad dealer for balking if they are good in every other aspect.

I would love to try out any equipment before I buy it - but definitely want it untouched when I buy it - "want my cake and eat it too". If I'm worried, I rent first. I mean, you don't get to try out power tools before you buy and I consider a tractor a big expensive power tool.

I wonder about some of the minor issues I've had with some new vehicle purchase over the years - either an issue with the build, or result of some rough test drives - who knows - but can possibly cloud the issue sometimes with warranty claims.

-Eric

07-04-2009, 08:42 AM	#36 (permalink)
NuBota Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandywine, MD Posts: 350	Re: Why won't the dealer let us "test" drive the fel?? As most have said - tough call. IMHO, a test drive is one thing - "test use" is another. Go to a Ford dealer and tell 'em you want to "test drive" a new 1 Ton by hauling a load of gravel to your house and towing a 10T payload behind it - not sure you'll get a favorable response. It's not only a risk to the vehicle/equipment, but think of the liability issues. Not sure I would consider them a bad dealer for balking if they are good in every other aspect. I would love to try out any equipment before I buy it - but definitely want it untouched when I buy it - "want my cake and eat it too". If I'm worried, I rent first. I mean, you don't get to try out power tools before you buy and I consider a tractor a big expensive power tool. I wonder about some of the minor issues I've had with some new vehicle purchase over the years - either an issue with the build, or result of some rough test drives - who knows - but can possibly cloud the issue sometimes with warranty claims. -Eric __________________ '07 Kubota BX24, 54" MMM, Woods RB60, Cosmo XB spreader, Wallenstein Thumb, WR Long TB, 8' chain harrow Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer Simpson