Would you buy a former rental car?
02-05-2011, 12:31 PM
#23
5th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,228
The only time I would buy a rental car:
Very cheap
Low miles
Inspected by a really good mechanic to be in perfect shape
Inspected by a body shop guy and found to be in perfect shape
Completely detailed in and out by a professional detailer
Very cheap
Low miles
Inspected by a really good mechanic to be in perfect shape
Inspected by a body shop guy and found to be in perfect shape
Completely detailed in and out by a professional detailer
02-05-2011, 02:12 PM
#24
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WA
Posts: 537
Hello everyone. I tried to do a search with mixed results. I found a 2010 Kona blue Mustang premium V6 with 22694 miles the dealer wants 18990 for it the dealership says they are selling it as a certified pre owned car. Carfax shows it was a former rental car in Orlando Florida and the car was bought at auction by the dealership. It appears to be okay but, I wonder what people did to the car during their rental time. Any thoughts on what a good price would be? and what type of negotiating approaches to use? Or should I just look elsewhere.
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
Would you marry a hooker who's been used by countless men and has who-knows-what kind of problems going on inside her? Or would you rather marry newer?
Same scenario IMO when it comes to buying previous rental cars.
02-05-2011, 02:23 PM
#26
speed'n
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 2,248
WIN!!!! 
02-05-2011, 08:19 PM
#27
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 87
I understand what all of the others are saying, BUT htere are pro's and con's for everything. I bought a 2010 V-6 Mustang which had previously been a rental car. The car is immaculate inside and out, (And I am one picky Arsehole) it is in excellent mechanical condition, I got all of the service records on the car from the company, It passed the mechanical inspection of my mechanic (Side Note* he HATES Fords so thats saying something), and I got a great deal on the car.
I don't know how it was driven by the people that rented it, BUT It is a V-6 with an automatic, not a GT, or Cobra, and no 6 speed manual transmission, so just how hard can they drive it anyway? I am sure if someone was looking to abuse one they woud go for the V-8's and Standards. But mostly I don't care since it is in top shape today, yesterday is yesterday, tomorrow may never come, and only today counts. If you like it and it is what you want, and your good with the price, But it and I hope it gives you many many miles of smiles.....
I don't know how it was driven by the people that rented it, BUT It is a V-6 with an automatic, not a GT, or Cobra, and no 6 speed manual transmission, so just how hard can they drive it anyway? I am sure if someone was looking to abuse one they woud go for the V-8's and Standards. But mostly I don't care since it is in top shape today, yesterday is yesterday, tomorrow may never come, and only today counts. If you like it and it is what you want, and your good with the price, But it and I hope it gives you many many miles of smiles.....
02-05-2011, 10:42 PM
#30
my parents bought my 2007 mustang. it was a rental car before and they got it for 15Grand. with all the warrenties and whatnots. its coming up on a year and its still runnin perfect. the only thing im worrying about is all the stress IM putting it through lol