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Thoughts on buying used rental car from hertz
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:48 pm
I am looking for a decent used car (Mazda 3 or corrolla) for my daughter and I ran across hertz used car sales. They have great prices and they say the cars are well maintained. Wondering if anyone has previous experience buying a rental.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:49 pm to FriscoTiger
considering how ive driven rental cars, id never buy one. i usually dog the shite out of them
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:50 pm to Deactived
you probably put 87 in Mercedes
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:51 pm to FriscoTiger
At first glance it seems like a bad idea to buy a rental, but in reality the rental car companies take much better care of their cars than the average driver who eventually trades in their car. I bought a rental 5 years ago haven't had a problem since, and I drive quite a bit.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:51 pm to FriscoTiger
This is may be one of the worst ideas i've ever heard on this site... and that's saying a lot
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:52 pm to FriscoTiger
Sounds like a turrible idea.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:55 pm to FriscoTiger
They probably are well maintained, (and with logs to prove it), but it would have to be a really, really great price for me to consider it. But if its a first car for a brand new driver, its probably not going to last more than a few years anyway .
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:55 pm to FriscoTiger
Not certified so IWNBI.
Otherwise I don't see a problem with it.
Otherwise I don't see a problem with it.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:55 pm to FriscoTiger
Very bad mistake.
Rental car miles are like dog years.
Multiply the actual miles by 7.
Rental car miles are like dog years.
Multiply the actual miles by 7.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:57 pm to mattz1122
Know a guy that is a manager at a Hertz. He says they drive the shite out of them and are sometimes forced to skip oil changes. A lot of the time repairs aren't made properly either.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:00 pm to FriscoTiger
One thing to think of before buying a car from a rental place.....I could've driven it before, so TIFWIW
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:00 pm to FriscoTiger
I applaud the Mazda3 choice, they are built in Japan.
I agree with others here that buying a rental car can be a shaky proposition.
Might I suggest a Certified Pre-Owned unit from Mazda?
LINK
You need to do your research* on these cars, some can be rental returns, some are service loaner vehicles, some are lease returns and some are just plain trade-ins.
I would personally go up one class of car for a kid to a mid-size Accord or Camry. I wouldn't recommend a Mazda6 as the Toyota and Honda offerings are much better.
*The Car Fax will state what kind of title was issued for the vehicle, lease, rental, commercial or private owner and whether there was any repair claim against the VIN.
I agree with others here that buying a rental car can be a shaky proposition.
Might I suggest a Certified Pre-Owned unit from Mazda?
LINK
You need to do your research* on these cars, some can be rental returns, some are service loaner vehicles, some are lease returns and some are just plain trade-ins.
I would personally go up one class of car for a kid to a mid-size Accord or Camry. I wouldn't recommend a Mazda6 as the Toyota and Honda offerings are much better.
*The Car Fax will state what kind of title was issued for the vehicle, lease, rental, commercial or private owner and whether there was any repair claim against the VIN.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:00 pm to FriscoTiger
Honestly depends on the make/model of the car and its primary airport/office location.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:04 pm to FriscoTiger
Most go to auction or sold directly to dealer so lots of people own rentals and don't even know it.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:09 pm to yellowfin
Truth. The rental companies buy these vehicles in bulk for discounted rates from General Motors, Ford etc..they rent them for a year or two and sell them to the dealerships. Make BIG profits from this.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:10 pm to FriscoTiger
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:52 pm to FriscoTiger
I've worked in the rental car business....I wouldn't buy one of those cars.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 10:01 pm to FriscoTiger
Would you pick a wife at the whorehouse?
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