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Replying to: occupant1 (Dec 26, 2007 12:32 am) |
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Going to a major auto leasing firm tomorrow to look at a 2007 Honda SE. Their cars are cheaper than the Honda dealers, but are not Honda certified. They advertise a "No Haggling" approach to their sales price, however, the sales agent has been very aggressive to sell me a car. Should i believe the "No Haggling" statement and make an offer?? Thanks.
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Replying to: bayhook (Mar 19, 2008 2:58 pm) I'd avoid a rental that came from or near an airport. The lot kids drive like maniacs, much harder on the cars than the renters who get dinged in the wallet if they ding the car. Don't believe the "no haggle" nonsense. Make an offer, then leave. Walking is the only way to find the seller's low price. Haggling is just a way of giving the seller more money. The seller will call you. You can start to find prices on this Web site: link title and the NADA site: link title and Kelley: link title You should ask to see a CarFax, the car's original sticker, the service records, and the mileage verification form. Good luck.
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Replying to: fordfool (Mar 19, 2008 8:40 pm) Cars sold to rental car companies are less safe than cars sold to private owners. Is this really true? I can understand the perspective of the rental car companies that they want to save cost but cutting corners wherever possible. My friend was told that rental cars use thinner metal. This helps save cost but as a result make the car less safe. Does anyone know about this?
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Replying to: nkarek (Jul 13, 2008 4:37 pm) Sounds like an urban myth to me. The rental companies tend to buy base models with fewer options, but thinner metal? |
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Replying to: nkarek (Jul 13, 2008 4:37 pm) OK, does that even SOUND reasonable???? Well, if they are renting KIA's instead of Volvo's maybe  Seriously, rental cars are the same as any other car coming off the assembly line. they may have fewer options, but thats all.
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I am thinking about buying a 1999 Integra LS sedan that has been used as a rental. It has about 123K, an automatic tranny, and has 3 owners (2 are fleet/rentals I believe). Asking price is $4000. What do you think? Should I stay away from this car just because of the rental history? I'm also looking at a 1995 Maxima GLE. 116K. One private owner. Asking price $3800. All things being equal, I would prefer an Integra over the Maxima, but the Integra's rental history raises questions in my mind. |
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Replying to: lhy (Apr 29, 2009 2:12 am) More likely it was a lease... not too many Integras in rental fleets... It sure looks like a better price than that Maxima... I'd go with the Integra, and try to bargain it down closer to $3K..
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Replying to: nkarek (Jul 13, 2008 4:37 pm) Not even a drop of truth in that one. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 29, 2009 7:49 am) Then it was a rental/fleet car till about 120K. Now it is owned by a small rental place.
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