How many Gen 2 owners bought without test driving?

[crash457]

Ordered mine the day the order banks opened. They hadn't even released the HP/TQ numbers yet.

 

[ZaneMasterX]

I bought mine having never even seen one in person, let alone driven it.

same

 

[RAPTERRIER]

Didn't drive it first. It's not exactly what I had expected. It has more power than I thought it would for sure. The transmission can be very active but I'm used to it now. Power is always available with just a slight push of the pedal.

 

[sp2pilot]

I bought mine having never even seen one in person, let alone driven it.

Same here.
First Ford for me as well.

 

[impactbumper]

drove mine before purchasing it. I have known the dealer for a long time, and they know when i drive something it is 95% a sale

 

[Azholley]

Bought before seeing or driving it. Most dealers refuse test drives on them. Would you want random people flooring it and adding miles to the truck you wanna buy? Nope.


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[photoneffect]

I bought mine having never even seen one in person, let alone driven it.

Same.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

My last four trucks, I purchased without a test drive.
05 Toyota Tundra
08 Dodge Megacab
11 Ford F-150 King Ranch
14 Ford Raptor

If I ever switch to a GEN2 most likely won't test drive it either.

 

[NewAgePhilosopher]

I went in for a test drive without the intent of buying it. Woe is me. A rehash from the other thread:

I did test drive a fully optioned Gen2 out here in Dubai. Lots of power!! I got to push the pedal to the metal with the salesman in the passenger seat, and it was fun! The sound (yes, I know, the sound) was not as pleasant. It sounded more like my old Boxster S I6, but without the throaty exhaust. Like it was trying, but not there yet. Far from the mellow hum of my NA V8.

The steering wheel is a lot more plushy than my Gen1. Like a nice Lexus. Not sure how I feel about that but I'd get used to it. As for steering feel, I'm not a big fan of electronic steering, so I'd pass. I prefer more of a Lotus mechanical steering feel.

All the tech was fine - much of it not needed or probably wouldn't be used. The cabin is just WOW! Such a great improvement over Gen1.

All in all, I felt the Gen2 drive to be somewhat like a sports SUV.

 

[taoseno]

I test drove mine before signing the paperwork. Scared the hell out of the saleslady...............