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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 26, 2006 8:02 pm) That said, I see a lot of non-Ford Hertz rentals, too. I see Kias, lots of GMs, Mitsubishis, Toyotas....even some Hondas on their rental lots. I don't know how often Hertz turns their cars over, though. There are two Ford plants around the city I live in (Cincinnati). One is getting ready to close down since Ford announced their restructuring. But, there's always a ton of 1-2 year old Explorers available around here....some of them have under 10K miles on them. I assume these are employee vehicles that are turned over every year. These vehicles were bought with the employee discount plan and the owners probably didn't lose much, if anything, on them by trading them on a newer model. I don't know of anyone who's said they don't like them. It's just attractive for them to drive a new one every year. Then, you're going to have those folks whose "knee jerk" reaction to oil prices decide they don't want an SUV anymore. Then take a beating by trading their perfectly fine Explorer in on something smaller and more fuel efficient. I'd say you'll see that with just about any brand that's currently selling SUVs and bigger trucks. I've probably seen more 1-2 year old Toyota Sequoias and 4 Runners (which I own one of) SUVs for sale in the last month or so as I ever have. I wouldn't dare trade in my 4Runner right now as I'd get absolutely slammed on the real worth of it. Plus, the toyota lots are filled with both slightly used and new ones just piling up on the lot. Same with Honda Pilots....and Blazers or Tahoes, etc.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Apr 27, 2006 1:35 pm) I'm guessing that if the 1 year old Hertz rental isn't "rattled out" then it might be the way to go considering everything is covered under warranty for another couple years. Buying an employee car would be great if they were here on the west coast - most every 1-2 yr old used Explorer out here is on a dealer lot - unfortunately. I've got an '04 F150 that is just more truck than I need and not enough car - the 35 gallon tank now costs over $100 to fill, but it sounds as if the Explorer milege is about the same.
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Apr 28, 2006 7:38 am)
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Replying to: graphicguy (May 01, 2006 6:04 am) a one year old Explorer XLT 4x4 at Hertz with 20k miles can be had for $17k. Since I usually pay cash and plan on using the truck most of the time for work, I'm likely to go used.
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Replying to: aspesisteve (May 02, 2006 7:23 pm)
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Replying to: graphicguy (May 03, 2006 5:19 am) checked out a used Hertz. '05 with 26,000 miles for 17,885 (no haggle pricing). XLT w/ cloth seats, 3rd row, tow package, running boards and cross rails. The car was surprisingly clean and no rattles at all - I was really impressed with the car and the condition. after driving an '04 F150 supercab for the past 2 years, the explorer feels like a compact car.
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Replying to: aspesisteve (May 04, 2006 3:43 pm) LOL! Good deal....enjoy! That's about 1/2 the price of what an '06 would have cost. |
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Replying to: imariquinn (Feb 05, 2006 7:54 am)
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Replying to: jess123 (May 16, 2006 8:37 am) SUV gas mileage - Feel free to participate |
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this must be the most popular car on the road not to have any postings of prices paid since..... do Ford buyers use the internet?
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