How would one buy a Fisker Ocean without being able to test drive it?
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Not a problem for me. If I don't like it, I could sell it for more than the purchase price.
I bought my current car without even seeing one in person. For my Volt I also ordered without driving in 2011. While waiting for the car, I did get a ten minute test drive when the car was on "tour" locally. Rivian and Lucid owners don't get a test drive either. Could you imagine paying $170k for a car and never having seen it in person?
I bought my current car without even seeing one in person. For my Volt I also ordered without driving in 2011. While waiting for the car, I did get a ten minute test drive when the car was on "tour" locally. Rivian and Lucid owners don't get a test drive either. Could you imagine paying $170k for a car and never having seen it in person?
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I bought my Chevy bolt back in 2017 with only seeing a picture of it online. The dealerships at that time didn't weren't given any for their showrooms, the closet thing they could show me was a volt. Not that close at all lol.
It's the way things are now. I tried 4 Hyundai dealerships looking to see the ioniq 5 first and none had one.
It's the way things are now. I tried 4 Hyundai dealerships looking to see the ioniq 5 first and none had one.
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I feel like only the LA center will be open before deliveries start. And I'm doubtful anything else is open in NA before Summer 2023. Hopefully we get one in NYC.
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Probably Munich too before production, but it seems without test drives.
I want at least to see it in person before. I usually check millions of things before I take a decision for all my purchases.
The entire 2023 production of 20,000-25,000 Cadillac Lyriqs sold out in a few hours. Not a single test drive is available. Estimated 233,000 people interested in purchasing - less than 1 in 10 were able to do so. 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Sold Out, 70% Of Buyers Are New To The Brand
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I bought my model 3 unseen and not tested. And I ordered the M3P ~$78k
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Of course, I have the diametrical response to the above. 
I've test driven every model of vehicle I've purchased. If different powertrains/drivetrains are available, I A/B comparison those. I want to assess powertrain (clutch feel, if manual), suspension compliance, handling capability, steering response, go over the body with fingers feeling for under/overflush conditions between panels. I assess reach and sight-lines of interior controls and seat comfort.
A couple of decades+ at another OEM working as a product planner alongside engineers during development, in the pilot plant, and at final assembly was a valuable education. It would be impossible for me to buy any vehicle without driving it first.
I've test driven every model of vehicle I've purchased. If different powertrains/drivetrains are available, I A/B comparison those. I want to assess powertrain (clutch feel, if manual), suspension compliance, handling capability, steering response, go over the body with fingers feeling for under/overflush conditions between panels. I assess reach and sight-lines of interior controls and seat comfort.A couple of decades+ at another OEM working as a product planner alongside engineers during development, in the pilot plant, and at final assembly was a valuable education. It would be impossible for me to buy any vehicle without driving it first.
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Yes I agree that if we can test drive it .. that’s preferable. That’s what sold us on the cayenne turbo when it came out way back 😂…
but I trust that if I’m paying $70k plus for a car it better handle well. Which my m3p didn’t disappoint.
while in Europe this winter we leased a DS7. Wonderful car… it was a hybrid. Though not electric the family loved it. And we would definitely purchase it if sold in the states. I think the Ocean will be here before it. 😆
but I trust that if I’m paying $70k plus for a car it better handle well. Which my m3p didn’t disappoint.
while in Europe this winter we leased a DS7. Wonderful car… it was a hybrid. Though not electric the family loved it. And we would definitely purchase it if sold in the states. I think the Ocean will be here before it. 😆
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Exactly! I don't recall bringing a test-slice of bread with me to the store the last time I bought a toaster, and that turned out well. 🙄Easy. You pay money, they deliver the car to you or you pick it up. You have now purchased a Fisker Ocean before test driving it.
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