According to a recent report from Automotive News (11/26/12), one in five new-car buyers did not test drive a single vehicle. I don’t know about you but I find that rather odd. When I shop for a car, I want to see how the vehicle fits me, how smooth the ride is and what blind spots there might be. The report goes on to say that more than half only test drove one vehicle. Consumers today are savvy buyers (thanks in part to the internet) but a car is not a pair of shoes or gym shorts. It is a big purchase and one that you will hang onto for many years to come. As we continue to speed on the technology super highway, that area will most likely have had the most change since buying your previous vehicle. There are so many advances each and every year that sometimes your new model becomes obsolete before your first oil change. Automakers and dealers need to encourage consumers to “experience” the new technology firsthand as the average new-car consumer is out of the market for 6 ½ years between purchases. Any new model catching your eye lately? If so, take it for a spin just for fun!
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