I've been calling and visiting surrounding dealers in MA for some time now. Since prior to my first posts on this forumn (about my sanity for considering parting with my 750il to purchase an STI) I have been trying to get a dealer to allow a test drive so I can assertain whether I am going to pursue ordering an STI. I can't wait till the hype is over for sure.
I recall when the ZR1 came out in 1990 that nobody could drive them and the dealers wanted significant premiums over list to get one. AFter a year it was another story.
My reason for posting - Does anyong know of a dealer in a reasonable proximity to SE MASS that has started allowing demo's for serious potential victims.
The closest I've gotten is a local dealer will let me demo the car after we come to an agreement on price and write up the deal. That was only after dealing with one salesperson for a month or more and telling her that I've test driven BMW and the maxima SE but won't make a final decision until I've driven the STI.
LAstly, if anynone is in the SE MA area and has an inclination to give a portly middleaged car enthusiast a ride - I'd probably graciously accept. Not something I feel comfortable bringing up - but did anyway. I remember how much I used to love taking an unsuspecting "victim" for a ride in a ZR1. First the fear, then the white knuckles, then the biggest sh*t eatin grin you've ever seen.
I just have to know if the STI can or does duplicate that raw feel of power that the ZR1 has. If so- I just may have to part with my luxo boat.
Thanks the site - and the input
I recall when the ZR1 came out in 1990 that nobody could drive them and the dealers wanted significant premiums over list to get one. AFter a year it was another story.
My reason for posting - Does anyong know of a dealer in a reasonable proximity to SE MASS that has started allowing demo's for serious potential victims.
The closest I've gotten is a local dealer will let me demo the car after we come to an agreement on price and write up the deal. That was only after dealing with one salesperson for a month or more and telling her that I've test driven BMW and the maxima SE but won't make a final decision until I've driven the STI.
LAstly, if anynone is in the SE MA area and has an inclination to give a portly middleaged car enthusiast a ride - I'd probably graciously accept. Not something I feel comfortable bringing up - but did anyway. I remember how much I used to love taking an unsuspecting "victim" for a ride in a ZR1. First the fear, then the white knuckles, then the biggest sh*t eatin grin you've ever seen.
I just have to know if the STI can or does duplicate that raw feel of power that the ZR1 has. If so- I just may have to part with my luxo boat.
Thanks the site - and the input