I didn’t have any trouble getting a test drive of an evo when I bought my GTO. But I’m 30, showed up with my wife and was driving our Expedition. It’s the sales guy’s call about who gets test drives and who doesn’t. There are tons of things they look at to decide if you get no test drive, a supervised test drive, or a free drive.
The car you want to drive.
Age.
Car you’re driving (modded cars = bad)
Who you’re with. (young guy showing up with another young guy = bad)
What you say. Sales guys know what an interested buyer sounds like, and what a joyrider sounds like. And yes, sometimes they incorrectly stereotype. Looking at this thread you can clearly see why, because there are way too many people who just want to beat on dealer car with no intention of buying.