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Cyber10 · 04-24-2016, 07:24 PM

Avoid buying rental cars like they are the black plague!

The only way I would buy one is if they were going to part ways with it for next to nothing, and even then I wouldn't have high hopes for it.

sspolo · 04-24-2016, 08:29 PM

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.

songsj · 04-24-2016, 08:42 PM

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. .

RAMTechRob · 04-24-2016, 08:53 PM

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.

ritchet · 04-24-2016, 08:59 PM

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.

JCunningham · 04-25-2016, 12:01 AM

this car has been beat to hell and has never had anything but 87 octane in it. STAY AWAY.

Moto-Mojo · 04-25-2016, 09:26 AM

One phrase: "Don't be gentle, it's a rental!"

Ragnar · 04-25-2016, 10:09 AM

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.

Ragnar · 04-25-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by songsj

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. .

Enough said, that POS was, well a POS. Rental are not!

Low Saturn · 04-25-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

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.

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.

Scalded Dog · 04-25-2016, 10:51 AM

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.

ZED SLED · 04-25-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

Enough said, that POS was, well a POS. Rental are not!

Based on experience, I concur.

Kodexo · 04-25-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

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.

This^^^ Assholes like us will **** with rental cars just because. Do yourself a favor and don't waste thousands.

MCSarge · 04-25-2016, 01:43 PM

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...

04-25-2016, 12:01 AM	#20
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	this car has been beat to hell and has never had anything but 87 octane in it. STAY AWAY. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-25-2016, 09:26 AM	#21
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	One phrase: "Don't be gentle, it's a rental!" __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

04-25-2016, 10:09 AM	#22
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	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. __________________

04-25-2016, 01:43 PM	#28
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	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... __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

04-24-2016, 07:24 PM	#15
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	Avoid buying rental cars like they are the black plague! The only way I would buy one is if they were going to part ways with it for next to nothing, and even then I wouldn't have high hopes for it.

04-24-2016, 08:29 PM	#16
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	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.

04-24-2016, 08:42 PM	#17
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	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. .

04-24-2016, 08:53 PM	#18
RAMTechRob Drives: 2016 Camaro White 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 141	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.

04-24-2016, 08:59 PM	#19
ritchet Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Red Rock Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 121 View My Garage	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.

04-25-2016, 10:51 AM	#25
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	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.