3800 Suburban Car Dealers To Offer Buyers Ride On Test

[dsk727]

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Suburban Car Dealers To Offer Buyers Ride On Test Track
Low-Speed Slalom Course, Controlled Skids Considered

POSTED: 9:34 AM CST December 11, 2003
UPDATED: 9:37 AM CST December 11, 2003

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The city of Naperville plans to offer car shoppers a perk -- a test track that will allow them to thoroughly test-drive vehicles before they buy.

The city says the track is part of plans to encourage people to buy cars in Naperville and bring more sales-tax dollars to the Chicago suburb.

The track won't be ready for a while. The city has spent more than $2 million to buy land near several car dealerships.

Among the features being considered for the track are a low-speed slalom course and an area to do controlled skids to test anti-lock brakes.

Assistant City Manager Julie Carroll says the plan won't go forward until at least 10 of Naperville's 18 auto dealers agree to share the costs of maintaining the test track.

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[2KREDGHOST]

That's cool!! Imagine you go and you want to purchase a GP and the salemen tells you "Hey I'll let you take it to the track". I'll be like let's go and then I don't want to buy thanks anyways.hehehehahahah

 

[Aircal]

They should save the money and lower taxes. Test anti-lock brakes? Not really a big part of picking what to spend your money on. Not every car even has them standard yet. $500.00 adder on a Camry. Drive it home and see if it fits in your garage. Or try parking in a parking spot at a store. Thats more of a real test than what they are offering. And a lot cheaper too! I'm sure the insurance companies arn't going to let you fly around a track.

 

[VHGTP]

i do those tests almost everyday during the Holiday season when i drive through the mall parking lots!! :lol: