Thoughts on buying used rental car from hertz

considering how ive driven rental cars, id never buy one. i usually dog the shite out of them

This is may be one of the worst ideas i've ever heard on this site... and that's saying a lot

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 .

Very bad mistake.

Rental car miles are like dog years.

Multiply the actual miles by 7.

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?

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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.

Honestly depends on the make/model of the car and its primary airport/office location.

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I think this about sums it up...

Would you pick a wife at the whorehouse?

Late to your thread, but this is what my dad did for me back in the mid 80's. He bought a Hertz car for 5k and that was my Christmas present in high school. I can't tell you how happy I was (didn't need the status symbol car), and that car got me through college. Thanks Dad.

Your mileage may vary, but it is a very good option.

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I applaud the Mazda3 choice, they are built in Japan.

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junk.if you want something that will last worth a crap, get the toyota.