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#182 of 188 Re: buying a rental car [lokki] by volvomax May 08, 2009 (10:52 am)
Replying to: lokki (May 07, 2009 10:15 am) My theory at the time was that - when making purchase of 100's of cars that you know that you will sell at 12K miles, you could decrease your costs measurably by making an agreement with the manufacturer to use 'minimumally sufficient' wear items, such as, say tires, brakes, and batteries.   100% rubbish.   Tire and brake wear is subject to the type of usage, not just miles. If the car is driven mostly in a city with a lot of stop and go driving and changes of direction it is quite possible to wear them out quickly. Replies to this message: fezo (May 08, 2009 10:53 am) volvomax (May 08, 2009 1:42 pm)
#183 of 188 Re: buying a rental car [volvomax] by fezo May 08, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: volvomax (May 08, 2009 10:52 am) That was my thought. If you're going to abuse a rental that's where I'd expect the problems to show up.   I haven't bought such a thing but wouldn't have any concern about doing so. Replies to this message: volvomax (May 08, 2009 1:42 pm)
#184 of 188 Re: buying a rental car [fezo] by volvomax May 08, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: fezo (May 08, 2009 10:53 am) Just another argument in favor of buying a CPO car!
#185 of 188 Ex-rental car warranty by johnwny May 11, 2009 (10:24 pm)
I read somewhere that the factory warranty on ex-rental cars is voided. Can anyone confirm this right or wrong? I'm looking at a ex-rental that I was going to get a extended warranty to pick up where the factory warranty leaves off. But I want to make sure that the factory warranty is still good and that I can buy a extended warranty to cover after that. The deals on ex-rentals are really good but I will not buy one without the factory warranty and extended warranty available. Also, is a ex-lease a better bet? They have more miles and are a year or two older but less abused. Thanks for any input. Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (May 12, 2009 5:28 am) volvomax (May 17, 2009 10:54 am) joel0622 (May 15, 2009 10:05 am)
#186 of 188 Re: Ex-rental car warranty [johnwny] by oldfarmer50 May 12, 2009 (5:28 am)
Replying to: johnwny (May 11, 2009 10:24 pm) "...They have more miles and a year or two older but less abused..."   I used to think the same thing until I read on these forums that dealers only care about the APPEARANCE of lease returns. It seems that if you bring the car back looking good it doesn't matter if you neglected the maintenance entirely.   This means you could be buying a car that hasn't had an oil change in 36,000 miles.   How about it car sales professionals, is this true, or am I talking through my hat?   I actually hope I'm wrong on this one because I would consider a lease return if there was some sort of maintenance requirement. Replies to this message: volvomax (May 17, 2009 10:54 am)
#187 of 188 Re: Ex-rental car warranty [johnwny] by joel0622 May 15, 2009 (10:05 am)
Replying to: johnwny (May 11, 2009 10:24 pm) No the warranty is not voided.
#188 of 188 Re: Ex-rental car warranty [oldfarmer50] by volvomax May 17, 2009 (10:54 am)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (May 12, 2009 5:28 am) Well, all that depends on the reconditioning program. CPO cars must have their maintenance up to date for example. Yet ANOTHER reason to buy a CPO car

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