Is it worth buying a loaner car?
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,764
From: Ames, IA
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.
If the compression is within 10% you'll be fine, and make sure it has a full service history.
I think everyone beats on loaner cars.
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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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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 380
From: Cresskill, NJ
RE: Is it worth buying a loaner car?
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.
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.
