I test drove one earlier this month, a red one. I went to the dealership to
test drive a 2 door 6 speed and an EX 4cyl sedan. Well, the first
salesperson did not let me drive a 6 speed, even though I counted at least
four 6 speeds on the lot (looked for the red "V6" badge on the rear facia).
The first salesman only let me drive an automatic LX! I received the same
story you did. Same story for the S2000.

Well, I asked for another salesman who was eager to let me drive the 6
speed. I drove it for about 7 or 8 miles. I loved the shifter, but I guess
the clutch action is not for me, (engages too soon). I could only make the
1-2 shift smooth only a handful of times. I stalled it quite a few times.
I should mention that I've been driving a manual transmission Jeep Wrangler
for the last 7 years, which is not exactly a world class manual
transmission...

So, in summary, I would say that all in all, the salesman should have let
you drive the car, unless someone else had bought it first. Otherwise how
would you know you if you liked it or not? I would not buy any car without
a test drive. The dealership should have accomodated you. If you can test
drive any BMW, or Lexus, you should be able to test drive any other car!


"paxx" <paxx@aol.com> wrote in message
news:ekOHa.27505$Il4.2112289@twister.austin.rr.com ...
> Has anyone test drove the new 6 speed accord coupe yet. Went to Honda
dealer
> yesterday for a test drive and they wouldn't let me. The sales guys said
> that each dealership was only allocated 2 each and they only has one left
in
> the showroom and wasn't letting anyone test drive it. Was this guy feeding
> me crap or will the six speed be this rare.
>
>

 

I bought an Accord EX coupe 6 speed, without a test drive, and I love it! I
have had it now for a month, and I like it more each day. It took me a while
to get the clutch part down pat, because it is probably the touchiest clutch
I have ever owned, but it is worth the trouble. I think I am going to really
like this car.

Steve

"meto" <meto@meto.com> wrote in message
news:VKnQa.53449$3o3.3596460@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> I test drove one earlier this month, a red one. I went to the dealership
to
> test drive a 2 door 6 speed and an EX 4cyl sedan. Well, the first
> salesperson did not let me drive a 6 speed, even though I counted at least
> four 6 speeds on the lot (looked for the red "V6" badge on the rear
facia).
> The first salesman only let me drive an automatic LX! I received the same
> story you did. Same story for the S2000.
>
> Well, I asked for another salesman who was eager to let me drive the 6
> speed. I drove it for about 7 or 8 miles. I loved the shifter, but I
guess
> the clutch action is not for me, (engages too soon). I could only make
the
> 1-2 shift smooth only a handful of times. I stalled it quite a few times.
> I should mention that I've been driving a manual transmission Jeep
Wrangler
> for the last 7 years, which is not exactly a world class manual
> transmission...
>
> So, in summary, I would say that all in all, the salesman should have let
> you drive the car, unless someone else had bought it first. Otherwise how
> would you know you if you liked it or not? I would not buy any car
without
> a test drive. The dealership should have accomodated you. If you can
test
> drive any BMW, or Lexus, you should be able to test drive any other car!
>
>
> "paxx" <paxx@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:ekOHa.27505$Il4.2112289@twister.austin.rr.com ...
> > Has anyone test drove the new 6 speed accord coupe yet. Went to Honda
> dealer
> > yesterday for a test drive and they wouldn't let me. The sales guys said
> > that each dealership was only allocated 2 each and they only has one
left
> in
> > the showroom and wasn't letting anyone test drive it. Was this guy
feeding
> > me crap or will the six speed be this rare.
> >
> >
>
>