New mileage record
Feb 15, 2009, 6:36 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
It's not that I think cars are disposable like razor blades or $10 toasters. Do a search for "rental car" on Youtube and you'll get a pretty clear idea of the kind of life a rental leads in that short 25k. Even if it's not abused outright, they often have their service schedules missed and are driven by people who don't consider things like letting the car warm up, using premium fuel where required, etc. Plus the 25k mark is usually where brakes and tires have to be done, so if it hasn't been done at that point they're likely down to the minimum levels.
Feb 15, 2009, 7:14 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
I just did a youtube search. That's terrible! I can't believe people trash rental cars like that.
Feb 15, 2009, 7:21 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,377
Feb 15, 2009, 7:31 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
I mean, if I get something I haven't driven before, I'll usually give it a boot up to 60 to see how quick it is, but there's a fine line between that and what gets on Youtube... So now you see my concern with driving a higher mileage rental car.