When I last bought a new vehicle EVERY salesman allowed me to drive the test ride vehicle to my home
so I could see how my bikes fit inside it. I finally bought a Chrysler T&C van. But my tests showed
that some vehicles were OK for the bikes and others were no go. The only way I felt sure was to
actually put my bikes inside the test vehicle.
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> > > Yes, if you bring a hack saw and some duct tape.
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> > I brought my Aero and a tape measure to the Honda dealer. I measured the bike and the space in
> > the car if I removed the seat. The 2002 model had enough room to fix the bike. The well in the
> > back is much bigger than I remembered on the 2000 model. I am going to buy the car after the Tax
> > season is over and try letting Honda show me how to remove and install the seat. If the
> > removal/install process is too complex, I can get a rack.
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> Why not have them remove and install it *before* you buy it and test fit the bicycle at that time?
> I once rode to dealer at a nearby town and was looking at a Subaru wagon when a salesman appeared
> and started his usual sales pitch. I told him I was wondering if my bicyle (DF) would fit in the
> back with the seats down and he proceeded to fold the seat and soon my bike was in the car and we
> were heading down the road. He dropped me and my bike off at my house. Too bad I didn't buy the
> car though. Oh well, it was very hot out that day and I appreciated the lift.