Twarted

One would think that it would be easy as pie to go for a joyride in some dealership's shiny new machine. Oh no no, my friends, such is not the case. Indeed, I have attempted twice now, only to be foiled each time.
First, I had an appointment in Delta to test drive a fully electric car from Dynasty www.itiselectric.com but unfortunately had to reschedule. In the meantime I figured I would simply go to any local dealership, talk to a salesperson and drive a hybrid car. Well, that just isn't how it went.
Being no stranger to car dealerships, as I used to sell the four wheeled hunks of metal myself, I had no problems waltzing into any showroom confidently. Yes, me, the dreaded car sales person. In a desperate attempt to make money for school, I left a potential dream job at the Aquarium (it didn't pay much at the time but there were possibilities to move up to a really cool position). Lured by an ad to make over $65,000 a year, I jumped on board for a life of sales, sin, and cigarettes. For one year I sold my soul to the devil, but the devil plum didn't take it, just threw it back. I thought maybe I could appease my guilt by infiltrating the system from within, becoming so good that I could rise to power and usher in a new cleaner era of vehicles. What a fantasy. Not a chance. I totally sucked. Not being able to get over my conscience, I finally left after a group of protesters surrounded the lot and I realized I was on the wrong side of the fence. Now you know my story, lets get back to what happened as I attempted a test drive.
The first dealership I went to, I was completely honest. As it turns out they had no hybrids in stock anyway as they are in hot demand, which of course is a very good thing. The salesman was polite enough, but seemed as though he could rather care less about the environment, or helping me any further. It seemed to me as though all this bothersome global warming nonsense was nothing more than a nuisance to him. At least he was nice about it.
The next place I went to, I was more deceptive in my approach, going in as an unwitting little girl with an interest in purchasing an environmentally friendly vehicle. While the salesman was much more helpful, they too, did not have any hybrids in stock. Although, he did say there is one due to arrive in a couple of weeks, so I left my number and now I must wait.
As for other options, I am still doing research and contacting companies. I will keep posting my experiences, and once the information is gathered, I will give you the low down.