Why have to be different? Recond cars are also used cars, just direct from overseas and not yet used here, right? Actually FYI I also did test drive some used Mark X & some other cars too from used car dealers, not just recon ones.
Different companies have different procedures.
Used cars are not the same even though they're made by the same company, I think everyone knows that. They're used cars so anything can go wrong regardless of what the sellers claim! One example is that I found this car has very weak brakes, hence practically all the cars I've tested were not confidence inspiring in terms of hard braking. The car I finally chose shall I say was one of the best of the worse (there were 1 or 2 other also similar but rest were even worse). Then some other made some noises from the suspension. Another one got a bit more jerky transmission/not as silky smooth. So you get the point, right?Then why do you have to test drive so many units of Mark X before you buy? Those are all Mark X made by the same Toyota Motor Company aren't they?
A car condition only can be told after checking and diagnostic. Now businessmen even open a specialized workshop and give you a warranty on the used car which par to a new car. So far, I never face any problem for test drive. What I did was hold the HSBC check book on my hand
Car and human are the same, both are as good as their last resume. You can opt for bringing a specialized mechanic to check the car before you dig your wallet, or keep the downpayment until the car send to a specialized workshop to check and have green light from mechanic (on your cost of cause). There is no such thing as NO for a businessman. You just need to show the money and open your mouth. As long as it is not ridiculous, normally ok. Mileage, lady driver, and etc all are busted myth since last 2 decades. If don't do 18KS, how a loktor can determine how much Hep B antigen you are having? Or, women with big and round bump must be easier to get pregnant (aka Ho Sang Yeung)?
But to be fair to everyone, there are too many people request test drive and after test go else where to test drive just for the sake of spending the free time. I also did that but my friend's father own the shop la
Depends on how well you maintain a car bro. A well maintained car like VW Beetle the 1st Batch, it can look real good and even nicer than modern new cars.Satria is good,the car looks old?
All I can say is, always ask them not to start the car while viewing a car, only ask them to start the car when you decide to test drive. You may want to hear how the engine sounds but then, u can do it after inspecting the car inside out, then only ask if can test drive? If can, then only start the car.
