A California Jaguar dealership has made national headlines after announcing that it will be giving away $1,000 just for test-driving one of their Jaguars.

Normally, dealership publicity stunts don't get much play other than in the local area, but the promotion for Galpin Jaguar in Los Angeles is just bold and unusual enough to merit mentioning. USA Today reports that the company will be giving $1,000 to anyone who test drives the Jaguar, then ends up purchasing or leasing a comparably-equipped Lexus, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Porsche.

Obviously, the drivers who will end up taking advantage of the deal will likely be those already in the market for a luxury vehicle – if they decide not to go with the Jaguar.

"Our belief in the new 2011 Jaguar line-up compelled us to offer something extraordinary as proof to our customers that we believe today's Jaguar is a superior choice," said Vice President of Galpin Motors Beau Boeckmann.

According to the news source, more than 15 people had signed up for the promotion just a few days after it was announced, although nothing has been given away yet.

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