[New for 12/2015 - TARGETED] 7,500 AA miles for test driving a Cadillac
Oct 24, 2014, 10:54 am
#61
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: AA Exec Plat, UA 1K, SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 47
Called yesterday to make appointment via the number on aa.com. The dealer didn't call and wasn't prepared for my drive. He looked me up as described above and confirmed my info. They also said I didn't have to test drive if I didn't want to. I did though because why not. I drove the SRX and wasn't impressed. He said the mileage credit was taken care of and I would see it in 4-6 weeks.
Oct 24, 2014, 12:09 pm
#62
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 862
I had an appointment scheduled for today, at a local dealer (Renick Cadillac, Fullerton). Having read a suggestion regarding how to get the miles without doing the test drive, I decided to give it a try. Long story short, I talked to someone at the dealership Cadillac had set us up with (Renick), and the guy said "as far as I know, we're not participating."
I guess that is fortunate, as I am only interested in the miles, but when I contacted Cadillac to reschedule (the chat function is much faster than calling), the other local dealership which is participating is about 30 miles away.
I'll try the non-drive strategy with them, too. We'll see...
I guess that is fortunate, as I am only interested in the miles, but when I contacted Cadillac to reschedule (the chat function is much faster than calling), the other local dealership which is participating is about 30 miles away.
I'll try the non-drive strategy with them, too. We'll see...
Oct 24, 2014, 12:32 pm
#63
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Diamond MR PLAT US Gold
Posts: 288
Thanks for posting this offer.
Why can't Cadillac just do the Lexus offer which offered a free $60 Visa prepaid card?
When I stopped my local Lexus dealer(same dealer that I bought my previous Lexus
from, I was surprised that they now have a full kitchen in the customer waiting lounge.
A cook prepares hot snacks for customers waiting for service on their Lexus. I had a
3-egg omelette with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, as well as some Nova Scotia smoked
salmon. Why was I eating? The Lexus salesperson was with another customer on a test
drive so she had me wait. She said I could just take the test drive by myself, but why
would I want to test drive by myself when I can be accompanied by a hot ....?
Back to Cadillac, I would rather have $60 Visa prepaid card as opposed to 7500 miles,
but who am I to turn down free miles? Going to call them and get an appt tomorrow.
Why can't Cadillac just do the Lexus offer which offered a free $60 Visa prepaid card?
When I stopped my local Lexus dealer(same dealer that I bought my previous Lexus
from, I was surprised that they now have a full kitchen in the customer waiting lounge.
A cook prepares hot snacks for customers waiting for service on their Lexus. I had a
3-egg omelette with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, as well as some Nova Scotia smoked
salmon. Why was I eating? The Lexus salesperson was with another customer on a test
drive so she had me wait. She said I could just take the test drive by myself, but why
would I want to test drive by myself when I can be accompanied by a hot ....?
Back to Cadillac, I would rather have $60 Visa prepaid card as opposed to 7500 miles,
but who am I to turn down free miles? Going to call them and get an appt tomorrow.
Thanks
Oct 24, 2014, 3:48 pm
#64
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 132
Data point
Chatted with a rep on the Cadillac web site to set up an appointment. When I showed up at the dealership, they had my paperwork, complete with my AA number ready. Contrary to some other reports here, they were courteous, friendly and informed about the offer.
Test drove ATS (not at all impressed), after which they had the manager enter the info into the web site and I was on my way.
If it works, it'll be the easiest 7500 miles ever. Thanks to the OP for the info.
Test drove ATS (not at all impressed), after which they had the manager enter the info into the web site and I was on my way.
If it works, it'll be the easiest 7500 miles ever. Thanks to the OP for the info.
Oct 24, 2014, 5:54 pm
#65
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Freeload Univ. Where are you sitting?
Posts: 14,818
Deal now dead, apparently.
IIRC, there was no expiration date on the web page, so I was planning on doing the test drive tomorrow or Monday. I guess "he who hesitates ..."
IIRC, there was no expiration date on the web page, so I was planning on doing the test drive tomorrow or Monday. I guess "he who hesitates ..."
Oct 24, 2014, 7:04 pm
#67
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Credit Cards
Posts: 3,009
at one point I remember seeing this deal on the front page of aa.com so I'm sure plenty of people participated, surprised it didn't end up on Slickdeals
Oct 24, 2014, 7:43 pm
#68
Formerly known as kmht
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous
Posts: 79
I took advantage of this deal this afternoon. My local dealer was aware of this promo but did not have a lot of activity. I was only the 3rd person to come in. I watched the salesman go to the website and mark it me down as completed and there were only 2 other people listed.
I am curious how many people actually took advantage of this promo?
I am curious how many people actually took advantage of this promo?
Oct 24, 2014, 7:48 pm
#69
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ORF
Programs: UA Silver, MR titanium
Posts: 2,020
I just setup my appt about 45 mins ago, now two different chat people said they cannot setup the test drive anymore, I was trying to get my gf to do a test drive also, just missed the cutoff, but i barely got in
Oct 24, 2014, 8:51 pm
#70
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SFO
Posts: 218
Can you still go in and do the test drive if you pre-registered via online chat?
Oct 24, 2014, 9:26 pm
#71
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ORF
Programs: UA Silver, MR titanium
Posts: 2,020
Oct 24, 2014, 9:52 pm
#72
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Programs: AA- Lifetime Platinum; Marriott - Lifetime Platinum: Starwood - Gold; IHG - Platinum
Posts: 2,201
I called early Saturday morning and scheduled my husband and me for next Thursday. Took a 20 minute phone call. The dealership is easy to get to and about ten minutes away.
Oct 24, 2014, 11:29 pm
#73
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,945
Oct 25, 2014, 8:02 am
#75
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New York Metropolitan Area 45 km from JFK
Programs: UA,AA,AS,BA
Posts: 4,607
No Problems - Pleasant Experience in Greenwich CT
Dealer was expecting us at 9:00 AM. Print-outs in hand.
His administrative assistant will post accounts as COMPLETED on Monday.
Got copy of Internal Cadillac Appointment form containing our Aadvantage numbers with his initials as my initial proof of completion
He gave us her telephone number in case I wanted to double check next week.
Wife made Test Drive as passenger - no problem.
No sales pressure. Pleasant Experience.
Thanks to the OP for the info
His administrative assistant will post accounts as COMPLETED on Monday.
Got copy of Internal Cadillac Appointment form containing our Aadvantage numbers with his initials as my initial proof of completion
He gave us her telephone number in case I wanted to double check next week.
Wife made Test Drive as passenger - no problem.
No sales pressure. Pleasant Experience.
Thanks to the OP for the info
Last edited by WingedWorldExplorer; Oct 25, 2014 at 8:09 am