Test Drive - How old???

[Mark_Mini]

Hi i just went into my Local Mini Dealer to arrange a test drive for a MC, and he told me that i gotta be 25.

So he said he'll take me out and i'll sit in the pass seat. I've arrnaged it but might cancel it, as i wanna know how the car drives before i spend £14k on a car.

My Car now is more powerful than this mini, but want a mini for the looks..

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so how did you get around it.

Thanks, My local is SWANSEA, so if anyone went there please say what the guy said to you aswell.

And i know there's loads of MINI drivers under 25.

Cheers

[MINIALEX]

21 and test drove a mcs - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

[Martin L]

It's probably their insurance. Try somewhere else.
If not, ask if you arrange cover for the car would they then let you test drive.

[ice]

You'll understand when you grow up.

[Grings]

Like everyone said, try other dealers.

25 and can't test drive an MC - what a load of rubbish

[MiniMan7]

I test drove a MC when I was 16.

-Adam

[MilkmanDan]

Test drove Cooper S at Sytners London when I was 19 - didn't even ask to see my driving licence or ask my age - wierd.

L&C (Now Coopers) Sevenoaks and T/Wells both let me drive S's at 19.

[Harpo]

You've developed a terrible stutter Gringsy

[Mark_Mini]

Iam Grown up

22 and 23 in November

Where else could i try?

Swansea is my nearest, would MINI have a list on theyre site?

[scooterboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ice

You'll understand when you grow up.

That was rude.

[Paul]

Yes, no need for that Ice, I think a valid question is being asked here.


Anyway, some dealers insurance policies seem to be a bit short-sighted and they wont let anyone over 25 drive their 'performance' models. I'd look elsewhere, we have a few members from Wales, so I am sure they could advice a little better. Try posting something specific in dealership feedback asking about dealers in your area.

[ButtonIt]

Absolute cobblers. I test drove my MINI at 24.

I think the reason they said that was because they thought you just wanted a joy-ride?!?!?

Most car dealerships jump out of their skins as soon as they smell money. Go to another Dealership and make sure they know you're serious about buying.

[Yank]

On the US side...my 17 year old son test drove an MCS...after me of course...he thrashed it more than I also...the car only had 88 miles on it...

[Mark_Mini]

Thanks Everyone, Gonna ring up and cancel the test drive, and tell him i'm gonig elsewhere, and i'll take my Cash elsewhere too. See what he says

[scooperman_uk]

they just tooka photocopy of my license.. did ask me then im 30 and do look young for me age!!!!