04-24-2016, 07:24 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016
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Avoid buying rental cars like they are the black plague!
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04-24-2016, 08:29 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012
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I wonder why people feel the need to abuse a rental. I wonder what that says about the person. Either way, Carmax offers a great warranty (from what I've heard). I've read that the warranty on luxury cars (BMW M series, MB AMG, ETC) Cost around 3-5k extra. I'd imagine that in a Camaro the price would be somewhat lower.
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04-24-2016, 08:42 PM | #17 |
Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008
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I bought one rental, '96 Plymouth Neon, was the worst car I have ever owned, Can not even list all of the problems I had with it. I ended up donating it to a vo-tech school because I would not sell that POS to anyone. If you buy a rental make sure you get the GM 5 year 50,000 Bumper to bumper warranty if they offer it. Better off looking for a private party used with low miles. .
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04-24-2016, 08:53 PM | #18 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro White 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016
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I have executive status with National, so I drive the muscle cars. Unless it was $5k under book value, or you get a great warranty, stay away.
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04-24-2016, 08:59 PM | #19 |
Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Red Rock Join Date: Dec 2015
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I bought a VW Jetta that was a rental. I've put over 100k on it and just recently replaced the A/C. It's been a good car and got it for a good price. Just beware that your resale/trade-in value will effected by the rental status. But since I paid less to start it all works in the end.
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04-25-2016, 12:01 AM | #20 |
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this car has been beat to hell and has never had anything but 87 octane in it. STAY AWAY.
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04-25-2016, 09:26 AM | #21 |
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One phrase: "Don't be gentle, it's a rental!"
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04-25-2016, 10:09 AM | #22 |
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Not sure on the Camaro, but when I worked at a Mazda dealership, new cars came in that were ordered for rentals. They actually had some things deleted on the Mazda 6, that was standard equipment on a regular Mazda 6 for retail.
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04-25-2016, 10:48 AM | #23 | |
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04-25-2016, 10:50 AM | #24 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013
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I seem to remember something like that when I worked for a rental car company. Also the cars usually had some sort of minor issues. Like fit and finish problems, or mismatched trim. So they were basically rejects that couldn't be sold as new cars to the general public.
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04-25-2016, 10:51 AM | #25 |
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I have abused rental cars in ways that I am ALMOST ashamed to verbalize. I've ramped 'em, slid 'em, raced 'em, crashed 'em... I even took a Buick with less than 30 miles on the odometer airborne, at least three vertical feet.
I always swore that I would never, ever buy a rental, because of a-holes like me. However, twice I have come across good deals on previous rentals. I purchased both (one was an S-10 Blazer, one was my current Camaro). Both of these cars have been outstandingly good, reliable, nice, clean cars. My prejudice against rentals still exists, and caution is certainly in order, but I can certainly testify that it is very possible to get a car in excellent condition for a great price (that notation of, "previous rental" that is stamped on the title is worth some good price reduction!). I would treat the purchase of a previous rental as I would ANY other used car... but I would never simply disregard it simply because it MAY have a sordid past. |
04-25-2016, 11:24 AM | #26 |
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Based on experience, I concur.
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04-25-2016, 01:43 PM | #28 |
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012
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Whats the old saying "Yes I'll take the extra insurance, this car is going to see more air time than a skateboard at the X games" Buyer beware...
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