What's the highest mileage vehicle Hertz has tried to give you?
Mar 21, 2008, 6:26 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SIN
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I have found over the past few years cars seem to be having more and more kms on it, in both the USA and here in Australia
In Australia we have HLE's (Which are all privately owned), these locations have the oldest cars and really don't care.
I have had cars in Australia from the HLE's with around 30,000-40,000 miles on it (of course displayed in KM's down here)
I made a complaint and spoke to the complaints department, the first person didn't care and pretty much said bad luck. Another person I spoke to said avoid renting from HLE's if you want new cars.
After three high mileage rentals from the HLE I now rent from the airport here, and get cars with only a few hundred miles on it and always get upgraded. Unfortunately this means paying a bit extra for the airport surcharge but I get better service and my car is waiting with my name on the board. The HLE doesn't have a board.
In Australia we have HLE's (Which are all privately owned), these locations have the oldest cars and really don't care.
I have had cars in Australia from the HLE's with around 30,000-40,000 miles on it (of course displayed in KM's down here)
I made a complaint and spoke to the complaints department, the first person didn't care and pretty much said bad luck. Another person I spoke to said avoid renting from HLE's if you want new cars.
After three high mileage rentals from the HLE I now rent from the airport here, and get cars with only a few hundred miles on it and always get upgraded. Unfortunately this means paying a bit extra for the airport surcharge but I get better service and my car is waiting with my name on the board. The HLE doesn't have a board.
Just got a Brand New Commodore Omega from Perth Airport with 7km on the clock
Happy Days!
Mar 21, 2008, 6:51 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2002
Location: SNA
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Its been about a year so I don't remember the exact mileage, but at EIS I was given a car with over 80,000 miles on it. It ran just fine though.
Mar 22, 2008, 8:32 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SFO
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dumpy rental in MCO
got a new-ish looking Mazda 3 at MCO...had 28K miles on it. Drove alright and I was only driving locally so I didn't care.
28K miles? expected that at an HLE...not a major airport like MCO!
28K miles? expected that at an HLE...not a major airport like MCO!
Mar 24, 2008, 9:49 am
#20
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: On the fast track to dirt status, Raleigh, NC
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I just turned in a PT Cruiser (I dislike them) with 25,600 miles and a tranny in need of service because it clunked when downshifting for stops. But the agent took another $20 off when I mentioned it for the inconvenience so ^.
I have noticed more and more higher mileage cars.
I have noticed more and more higher mileage cars.
Mar 25, 2008, 8:25 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Philadelphia
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I just rented a car one-way from MCO-FLL for a long weekend. I didn't even check to see what it was, but it was a piece of junk.
It had 27,241 miles on it and made horrible noise when I drove it. I picked up the car late and didn't feel like returning it.
I think I'm going to start renting at Avis at MCO from now on. The last two times I've picked up cars at the airport location they've been horrible.
Rich
It had 27,241 miles on it and made horrible noise when I drove it. I picked up the car late and didn't feel like returning it.
I think I'm going to start renting at Avis at MCO from now on. The last two times I've picked up cars at the airport location they've been horrible.
Rich
Mar 28, 2008, 2:42 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, Hertz #1, HHonors
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The Stamford/Fairfield/Norwalk CT area has typically has C cars that have close to or around 25k miles.
I did get an S80 in SFO with ~27k miles on it once....didn't have my name on the board...went in, got the keys along with a $50 certificate. Was Christmas day, and it was only for 3 days. Car had a VERY noisy windshield wiper motor.
I did get an S80 in SFO with ~27k miles on it once....didn't have my name on the board...went in, got the keys along with a $50 certificate. Was Christmas day, and it was only for 3 days. Car had a VERY noisy windshield wiper motor.
Apr 5, 2008, 9:34 am
#24
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Chicago
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I have found over the past few years cars seem to be having more and more kms on it, in both the USA and here in Australia
In Australia we have HLE's (Which are all privately owned), these locations have the oldest cars and really don't care.
I have had cars in Australia from the HLE's with around 30,000-40,000 miles on it (of course displayed in KM's down here)
In Australia we have HLE's (Which are all privately owned), these locations have the oldest cars and really don't care.
I have had cars in Australia from the HLE's with around 30,000-40,000 miles on it (of course displayed in KM's down here)
In the States, the highest mileage Hertz car I've had has been at 29K.
Apr 7, 2008, 2:15 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 87
The Lexus IS250 at FLL had near 30k if I recall. The bigger issue was that the friendly computer told me I needed oil service soon when I picked it up and by 1/2 way through the rental it was demanding I get an oil service NOW.
Is this a new thing with Hertz..sending cars out in desperate need of an oil change?
Also, they apparently don't consider the IS250 to be a prestige rental; it lacked NeverLost.
Is this a new thing with Hertz..sending cars out in desperate need of an oil change?
Also, they apparently don't consider the IS250 to be a prestige rental; it lacked NeverLost.
Apr 8, 2008, 3:43 pm
#28
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GSP
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This week at DCA I got G6 with about 32k on it. Runs fine, but the interior is wrecked, didn't realize how bad it was until I got out of the garage.
I think I've gotten mustang with over 30k on it too from DCA.
I think I've gotten mustang with over 30k on it too from DCA.
Last edited by vtmike; Apr 9, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Apr 8, 2008, 11:31 pm
#29
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 12
A lot of experience: never over 30K, usually well under 25K
I rent a lot of Hertz cars, about 80-100 a year, for the past 5 years. I NEVER got a car over 30K, barely ever got ones over 25K. Most were under 10K. I have had a number that were brand new (1 or 2 miles on them).
Apr 11, 2008, 9:09 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MSP
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At PBI a few weeks ago, I got a Camry with TX plates, lots of dings on the doors and fenders, and 37K miles on it. I got in late, and had to rush to a customer site, so I did not have time to complain or exchange. I did let them know about it on return, though.
Not what I usually expect with PC.
I have had more and more high mile cars lately, and not nearly the level of upgrades that PC seemed to get in the past.
Not what I usually expect with PC.
I have had more and more high mile cars lately, and not nearly the level of upgrades that PC seemed to get in the past.