Is it worth buying a loaner car?

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Feb 13, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Hi guys,

I am wondering if it's ok to buy a loaner car? I will appreciate if any one can suggest or share their experience with similar purchase.
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Feb 13, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
My friend's dad bought a mazda that way, didnt really have any probs. Compression test it frst because I doubt it was broken in properly.
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Feb 13, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
what do you do when you get a service loaner??? I know what I do. Id say stay away.
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Feb 13, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
I wouldn't have a problem buying it. A guy I know bought a car from a national rental chain and it's been fine. He saved a ton of money too. You know how rentals are beaten on.....

If the compression is within 10% you'll be fine, and make sure it has a full service history.
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
Wouldn't it be hard to re-sale the car though?
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
hmm i kno wha i do when i use a loaner or rental. i BEAT on it kause it aint mine. lol
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
I think everyone beats on loaner cars.

All the donuts I have done!
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
put your self in that position ( how would you drive a loaner car?? ) and would you care and the answer is ( most dont give a **** ) and rag the **** of it, but they are serviced well
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
If it was ever loaned to me, I would suggest you skip it. Every rental/loaner car Ive ever driven I beat on it HARD because thats what they are meant for. I found out you dont need snow or ice to do dounuts in a Ford Taurus and that aChevy Blazer 4X4's capabilities arent what youd expect when driving over fences, curbs, trash cans,etc.(back in my evil high school days.) Oh and a Ford Focus starts to burn some oil when you keep the throtle wide open in neutral after about 10 minutes.
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Feb 13, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
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ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee

If it was ever loaned to me, I would suggest you skip it. Every rental/loaner car Ive ever driven I beat on it HARD because thats what they are meant for. I found out you dont need snow or ice to do dounuts in a Ford Taurus and that aChevy Blazer 4X4's capabilities arent what youd expect when driving over fences, curbs, trash cans,etc.(back in my evil high school days.) Oh and a Ford Focus starts to burn some oil when you keep the throtle wide open in neutral after about 10 minutes.
LOL not a bad way of finding things out yourself! HAHAHAHA
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