test-drove

Took for spin

Test-drove is the past tense of test-drive, meaning to drive a vehicle before purchasing to evaluate its performance and feel: I test-drove three sedans before deciding on the Honda.

The term extends to trying out anything before committing: She test-drove the software for a week.

experience

joyride

Reckless pleasure drive

dashboard · controls · visibility · legroom · cabin · ergonomics · features · infotainment · navigation · seat

performance

acceleration

Rate velocity changes

braking · steering · suspension · responsiveness · cornering · traction · grip · throttle · maneuverability · drivetrain

vehicle

dealership

Licensed retail seller

sedan · SUV · coupe · hatchback · convertible · minivan · truck · automobile · car · lot

evaluation

assessment

Formal evaluation of worth

verdict · opinion · recommendation · pros · cons · criteria · inspection · consideration · decision · choice

Opposites
commitment level

test-drovepurchased

Acquired through payment

bought · finalized · signed for · leased · acquired

stage in acquisition process

test-drovereturned

Went back again

rejected · passed on · walked away from

action vs. inaction in evaluation

test-drovebrowsed

Looked through casually

window-shopped · considered · thought about · looked at · ignored

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G