GM Cars
Oct 15, 2003, 9:17 am
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GM Cars
I got a Malibu this week from IAH, but it had only 1,200 miles. The agent said that they will be getting lots of GM cars over the next few months.
They also said that they will not be getting the new '04 Maxima because of the increased cost of the vehicles.
They also said that they will not be getting the new '04 Maxima because of the increased cost of the vehicles.
Oct 15, 2003, 9:32 am
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Don't we wish!! I got stuck with a grand am in SFO! I figured they borrowed it from Avis 
Why me??
Doesn't it say "Hertz rents FORDS and other fine cars?"
Why me?? Doesn't it say "Hertz rents FORDS and other fine cars?"
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by monahos:
The new 2004 Malibu? Seems to be a pretty decent car. I hope the agent meant those as opposed to Cavaliers, Grand Ams, and Impalas...
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The new 2004 Malibu? Seems to be a pretty decent car. I hope the agent meant those as opposed to Cavaliers, Grand Ams, and Impalas...
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Oct 15, 2003, 12:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by monahos:
The new 2004 Malibu? Seems to be a pretty decent car. I hope the agent meant those as opposed to Cavaliers, Grand Ams, and Impalas...
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The new 2004 Malibu? Seems to be a pretty decent car. I hope the agent meant those as opposed to Cavaliers, Grand Ams, and Impalas...
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Oct 15, 2003, 1:34 pm
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I know Hertz has the '04 Chevy Classics (equivalent to the '03 Malibus) - they are only being sold to rental fleets.
For those who aren't GM fans, avoid Hertz in OGG. ALmost all their full sizes are Buick Century - no Taurus was available when I was there in August, and they also don't carry the Camry or Maxima. I also think it's a similar issue in Kona.
For those who aren't GM fans, avoid Hertz in OGG. ALmost all their full sizes are Buick Century - no Taurus was available when I was there in August, and they also don't carry the Camry or Maxima. I also think it's a similar issue in Kona.
Oct 15, 2003, 2:37 pm
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In YYZ they have a mix of GM, Ford and Toyota - alot of Toyota cars. If you put in a nice request they will usually accomodate you.
Except this past weekend when I needed a station wagon and got a Jaguar
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Oct 15, 2003, 3:40 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by das:
I know Hertz has the '04 Chevy Classics (equivalent to the '03 Malibus) - they are only being sold to rental fleets.</font>
I know Hertz has the '04 Chevy Classics (equivalent to the '03 Malibus) - they are only being sold to rental fleets.</font>
Oct 15, 2003, 5:38 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NeoOfTheCRS:
Don't we wish!! I got stuck with a grand am in SFO! I figured they borrowed it from Avis Why me??
Doesn't it say "Hertz rents FORDS and other fine cars?"</font>
Don't we wish!! I got stuck with a grand am in SFO! I figured they borrowed it from Avis
Why me?? Doesn't it say "Hertz rents FORDS and other fine cars?"</font>
Are you implying the Grand Am is not a fine car? 
I once found a Grand Am in my #1 stall at SFO, too. Certainly not a welcome surprise in car-conscious northern California!
Oct 16, 2003, 12:31 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Tummy:
They also said that they will not be getting the new '04 Maxima because of the increased cost of the vehicles.</font>
They also said that they will not be getting the new '04 Maxima because of the increased cost of the vehicles.</font>
My profile requests Maximas. We liked them so much that we bought one for my wife back in '02.
Glad I'm not travelling much anymore...Camry just doesn't cut it.
Oct 16, 2003, 2:59 pm
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I'm curious -- does anyone on this board actually like GM cars? I certainly don't.
I understand that GMs may be economical cars for Hertz to deploy, but I wonder if they've ever surveyed people on what they like...I think they'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes Malibus, Grand Ams, Cavaliers, and so on.
I understand that GMs may be economical cars for Hertz to deploy, but I wonder if they've ever surveyed people on what they like...I think they'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes Malibus, Grand Ams, Cavaliers, and so on.
Oct 16, 2003, 9:34 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by snorkmaster:
I'm curious -- does anyone on this board actually like GM cars? I certainly don't.
I understand that GMs may be economical cars for Hertz to deploy, but I wonder if they've ever surveyed people on what they like...I think they'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes Malibus, Grand Ams, Cavaliers, and so on.
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I'm curious -- does anyone on this board actually like GM cars? I certainly don't.
I understand that GMs may be economical cars for Hertz to deploy, but I wonder if they've ever surveyed people on what they like...I think they'd be hard pressed to find anyone who actually likes Malibus, Grand Ams, Cavaliers, and so on.
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Oct 17, 2003, 7:58 am
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Me neither. Do some people actually think that undulating red mess of a dashboard on a Grand Am is "sexy?" Or do they ease in to bench seat of a Buick Century and say "aaaah, this is living!!!"
I guess I am a snob about this. Perhaps we should draft and sign a "If we wanted GM cars, we'd use Avis" letter and send it to Hertz.
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I guess I am a snob about this. Perhaps we should draft and sign a "If we wanted GM cars, we'd use Avis" letter and send it to Hertz.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Tummy:
I don't want to sound like a snob, but what I don't understand is why people buy these cars for their daily drive. In my opinion, there are always better designed alternatives in the same price range, with often better resale value and safety results. </font>
I don't want to sound like a snob, but what I don't understand is why people buy these cars for their daily drive. In my opinion, there are always better designed alternatives in the same price range, with often better resale value and safety results. </font>
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