I wish my used rentals had no dents or dings, hertz does a good job of fixing dings before they sell their cars, some used dealerships arent as good about it. The interior looks very good on that impala. Not usually what you see. 30K is the perfect time for trans fluid change if you do decide to purchase. I would avoid a flush.
Buying a used rental car from Hawaii?
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My Dad is a Master Mechanic for Hertz, at one of the large airport hubs. I've seen what people do to those cars. Heck the employees do as much damage to the cars as the customers do.
No thanks!
No thanks!
Originally Posted By: MuzzleFlash40
My Dad is a Master Mechanic for Hertz, at one of the large airport hubs. I've seen what people do to those cars. Heck the employees do as much damage to the cars as the customers do.
No thanks!
Thanks for your great input.
Bye thanks!
My Dad is a Master Mechanic for Hertz, at one of the large airport hubs. I've seen what people do to those cars. Heck the employees do as much damage to the cars as the customers do.
No thanks!
Thanks for your great input.
Bye thanks!
Our last two vans have been rentals, no issues. Our current one is a 2014 town and country. I was more concerned about rentals from Hawaii because of the ocean. Our last two rentals have had service history which to me can be better than a one owner non rental with no service history.
I'll have whatever opinion I please stower17. Don't like it, there is a great ignore button that you may use.
Many people have great luck with rentals, many do not. I won't take the chance with one. My opinion is based off advise from my Father whom happens to deal with them for a living. I'm sure someone who works their may say different than him. I myself will follow his advise, no reason for me not to with plenty other cars to choose from.
Many people have great luck with rentals, many do not. I won't take the chance with one. My opinion is based off advise from my Father whom happens to deal with them for a living. I'm sure someone who works their may say different than him. I myself will follow his advise, no reason for me not to with plenty other cars to choose from.
Used rentals can be great purchases. Choose wisely. As for the original question: Avoid the "pineapple car"- that's what we in the auto business call them. It's cosmetics from that climate. Water spots are very bad on the paint and especially the glass. Intense sun with salt spray and no real maintenance on the exterior (outside of occasional washes) is really tough on the finish. Interior has typical coastal issues: lots of sand.
When we buy from rental companies- we avoid those from HI.
When we buy from rental companies- we avoid those from HI.
Originally Posted By: Corollaman
Our last two vans have been rentals, no issues. Our current one is a 2014 town and country. I was more concerned about rentals from Hawaii because of the ocean. Our last two rentals have had service history which to me can be better than a one owner non rental with no service history.
You seem rather slanted that buying a rental is your preferred method of purchasing a car. I would not agree, but I'm not you.
The short term exposure to salt air and some sand will not be the most major factor in being cautious with a Hawaiian rental. You don't seem concerned at all with abuse from possibly a hundred different renters...nor any abuse from employees.
Service history on a rental is just oil changes...thats it. Having the oil changed at the maximum allowable interval with a rental car is no guarantee the car is mechanically sound and/or not thrashed during it's time as a rental....especially in Hawaii.
Since your only concern was salt....then just buy the rental and take your chances. You are leaning in that direction anyway.
Our last two vans have been rentals, no issues. Our current one is a 2014 town and country. I was more concerned about rentals from Hawaii because of the ocean. Our last two rentals have had service history which to me can be better than a one owner non rental with no service history.
You seem rather slanted that buying a rental is your preferred method of purchasing a car. I would not agree, but I'm not you.
The short term exposure to salt air and some sand will not be the most major factor in being cautious with a Hawaiian rental. You don't seem concerned at all with abuse from possibly a hundred different renters...nor any abuse from employees.
Service history on a rental is just oil changes...thats it. Having the oil changed at the maximum allowable interval with a rental car is no guarantee the car is mechanically sound and/or not thrashed during it's time as a rental....especially in Hawaii.
Since your only concern was salt....then just buy the rental and take your chances. You are leaning in that direction anyway.
It's been in inventory about 6 weeks and has no maintenance history which I'd use as a bargaining chip. Offer 11k and see if they will take 12k out the door with all fees including sales tax.
edit: per KBB they priced it right at full retail.
edit: per KBB they priced it right at full retail.
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My sons 2005 Sunfire was a rental car from Hawaii and has been a very good car so far. His mother's 2003 Century was also a rental (not from Hawaii though) and has also been a good car. The Buick needed the usual intake gasket's done on the 3.1 at about 90,000 miles and the dash cluster had to be replaced 2 years ago. Currently has 165,000 miles and still going strong. Like any used car, check it over thoroughly.
I just bought an ex rental car (2015 Cruze) but it only has 2,500 miles and was used as a service loaner. Your Impala rental looks good from the pictures, but see what the bottom line is and you still have warranty left if anything goes wrong. Like someone else said, 11-12K OTD would be fair. FWIW the used cars around here are marked up at least 4K from what the dealer pd.
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After buying used rental cars in the past, i have no issues with buying another one, again, and again. Ive had new cars and non rental used cars as well and the ex rentals were in no way inferior. Obviously there will be some that are purely junk, just like any used car. I would expect more cosmetic problems on a rental car going bad like door handles, sun visors and things that can be "abused". But engine,trans, and other system problems? Negative ghost rider, only cars id be more concerned about are engines that require higher octane fuel because its likely they only got regular unleaded.
Not everyone would buy an ex rental car and thats fine, I'm not going to bother changing someones opinion on the matter. One thing I will say is that a huge majority of cars at dealerships like Carmax for example, are used rental cars. People looooooove Carmax and the cars they buy from them and I have no idea why because their prices are usually higher. I have many friends who have bought from Carmax and the vehicle history report on most of their vehicles showed the veh being in a rental fleet. None have had any major flaws.
I would be concerned with used rental cars at those "buy here pay here" car lots. Those are your trouble makers right there. Majority of those I have seen have big issues, often the manufacturer warranty has already been denied.
I would be concerned with used rental cars at those "buy here pay here" car lots. Those are your trouble makers right there. Majority of those I have seen have big issues, often the manufacturer warranty has already been denied.
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