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01-06-2011, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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(edit) Just bought... used rental Yaris thru Hertz
My first post here - want to say THANKS for all the time & giving that's obvious here.
Found the site when searching for 'Cruise control'... just about ruled out YARIS until I found CTScott's excellent posts on what looks to be a simple DIY. I"ve scheduled a test drive for Monday - here's the specs: Make, Model: Toyota YARIS Year: 2009 Odometer: 37,526 Mi Color: BLUE Price: $9,500 * ENGINE ANTI-THEFT:W/PQ,IMMOBILIZER * MIRRORS,POWER:W/PQ * POWER LOCKS:W/PQ * POWER WINDOWS:W/PQ * RADIO-AM/FM/CD:W/PQ,SINGLE CD * REAR DEFROSTER:W/PQ * REAR WINDOW WIPER:W/PQ * SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT:W/PQ,60/40 * WHEEL:W/PQ,15" STEEL * ANTILOCK BRAKES * AIR CONDITIONER * AIRBAG DVR/PASS/SIDE * CARGO COVER * CHILD SAFETY LOCKS * DRIVE-FRONT WHL DRIVE * ENGINE:1.5L 4-CYLINDER * FAST SPEC CODE * CLOTH BUCKET SEAT * SMOKERS PKG:SOCKET CIGARETTE LIGHTER * TONNEAU COVER * TRANSMISSION AUTO:4-SPEED W/OVERDRIVE * TILT WHEEL * EMISSIONS,50 STATE Whattaya think... I'll need a local mechanic to check out the car prior to purchase, but otherwise... does Hertz change oil? Last edited by TheKindG; 01-08-2011 at 04:14 PM. |
01-06-2011, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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Is it one of these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoLAgFXKYg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN1VVysHIQg |
01-06-2011, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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Interesting that it is equipped with the smokers package since every time I've rented a car smoking was not allowed in the car. Considering how I treat rentals, which is nothing compared to what I've read, I would never buy an ex-rental car, "certified" or not. But then again, I don't like buying used cars in general...
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01-06-2011, 10:59 PM | #4 |
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I don't think that I would buy a rental.
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01-06-2011, 11:13 PM | #5 |
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i bought a rental cobalt ls 2007 2dr, and i've had it for over 3 years. Great car, great mileage and all around was a good bang for the buck purchase. I've got nothing wrong with buying rentals, but i think i'd try to get it for at most 9k
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01-06-2011, 11:42 PM | #6 |
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37k miles for $9500??? Thats ridiculous. I paid $9000 for mine and I got it with 5k miles on it.
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01-07-2011, 08:45 AM | #7 | |
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Do you have full power package? Do you have split folding rear seat? Do you have 5 doors? No you don't. If you're going to toss out a price comment like that, at least try for an apples-to-apples comparison. Is $9500 reasonable for the San Diego area? I don't know as I can only intelligently comment on the Canadian market. There have been several peeps on here over the years who've purchased ex-rentals. Myself included. Not one of us has ever come back and said 'Why the hell did I buy this piece of SH!T'.
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01-07-2011, 09:23 AM | #8 |
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I know people who have had good luck with buying previous rentals. My mother has bought a couple. One pontiac sunfire she drove for 80k miles/5 yrs and then gave to my sister who drove it another 40k (150k total). The one she's in now is a Corolla she bought 4 years/45K miles ago... she still loves it.
There are people who abuse rental cars, but most of the people who rent are business travelers (like myself) who just drive from the airport to a hotel to a client and back. With rev limiters and transmission lockouts, there is far less abuse newer cars will let you do. I think it's only slightly more risky than buying any other used vehicle. You should definitely see if you can use the "pre-rental" car to barter a lower price though. Good luck with your Yaris shopping! |
01-07-2011, 03:48 PM | #9 |
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Thanks to those who made constructive comments...
If I could find one with 9k miles, or one like this for $9k, I'd already own it. Private party is my first choice, unfortunately, there aren't may around to choose from. (Autotrader & craigslist are the most widely used for car ads here in San Diego) This one seems to be about $1200 -$2500 lower than similar ones at the local car dealers (who mostly re-sell these ex-rental cars picked up @ auction). I'm prefering a 5dr, test drove a 3dr the other day. Hoping to find a white one, tho. I'll rent this free for a couple hours, and for up to 3 days, any rental fees come off the price, already have 5.05% financing thru CapitalOne. I am itching to find the right one. |
01-07-2011, 04:51 PM | #10 |
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I just about did the same thing you are going to do and would not have thought twice about it. I just happened to find something a little less costly. It was less car (manual, no power...) but that wasn't my concern. All the rental car deals I saw seemed to be good deals. I also asked a friend that had been in the rental busniess for a while and he said that regular matinance (oil changes, etc) was a priority for them. I'd say, if it's what you want, then buy and enjoy having a Yaris in the driveway
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01-07-2011, 05:08 PM | #11 |
I agree with most of the responses, I would try to definitely negotiate in a hardball manner with the price.
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01-08-2011, 12:10 PM | #12 |
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@ $9500, it's the lowest price, for the included options, of anything I saw.
Drives fine, just one scratch in the paint. Had a BAD rattle... then I discovered what one described as the 'jousting lance' in the spare tire compartment. I'll try to beat them up for the scratch damage, maybe get them to throw in new brakes? It IS a bit noisy, esp on a grooved freeway, may have to play with that. Last edited by TheKindG; 01-08-2011 at 04:15 PM. |
01-08-2011, 04:45 PM | #13 |
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Work on the scratch damage, and any dings it may have. Don't bother with brakes as those will have a hell of a lot of life left in them at only 37k.
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01-09-2011, 07:42 PM | #14 | |
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that is a very nice colour and 9.5k i think is a good price. the road noise in the yaris is quite loud (its an economy car) but apparently different tires will make that better.
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01-10-2011, 12:45 AM | #15 |
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Being that they prolly "bought it right" from the auctions etc Might I suggest negotiating further?
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01-10-2011, 12:23 PM | #16 | |
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Also, like other people said, most people thrash rentals when they have them. Yarii are noisy inside, especially on the freeway, so that's by design.
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01-17-2011, 10:56 PM | #17 |
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The deed is done -
Best price within 500 miles, if you don't include resellers with salvage titles. Time to replace wheels, tires. |
01-18-2011, 12:30 PM | #18 |
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congrats, beautiful colour and welcome to the fourm
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