Rentals and me - driving in US

MX6 · 3rd November 2010, 16:18

@Samsan. You drove the PT cruiser? I absolutely loved the pt cruiser. I've driven all those vehicles you've put up and more. Reading what you put there brings back fond memories.

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kraft.wagen · 4th November 2010, 03:51

I had recently take a RAV4 from Advantage rental in Salt Lake City. It was a great deal $250 for 3days including the insurance. It was on amazing car, but kinda guzzled fuel :(

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jraj · 4th November 2010, 06:58

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Originally Posted by kraft.wagen

I had recently take a RAV4 from Advantage rental in Salt Lake City. It was a great deal $250 for 3days including the insurance. It was on amazing car, but kinda guzzled fuel :(

Ouch..was it a V6 or V4 and how much did you get?

14000rpm · 4th November 2010, 07:04

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Originally Posted by kraft.wagen

I had recently take a RAV4 from Advantage rental in Salt Lake City. It was a great deal $250 for 3days including the insurance. It was on amazing car, but kinda guzzled fuel :(

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uh..why a RAV4? its an expensive deal for a corolla on stilts.
I got a 8 seater V8 Tahoe for 270 $..

Reisender · 4th November 2010, 14:33

I too had the opportunity to drive multiple cars in US. Almost all the time at Enterprise and few times from Budget and Avis.
Bumper2Bumper insurance is my choice always even though its costlier option. Whatever the damage, i just need to sign and walkout.

Cars i rented from so far:
VW Beetles
GMC Acadia
Nissan Versa
Jeep Commander
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliper
Dodge Grand Caravan (biggieee)
Ford 250 Truck (Home depot rentals)
Hyundai Accent
Ford Taurus

Driven models from friends & colleagues:

Mitsubishi Gallant
Volvo S80 (i think.. not sure)
Infinity T something
Toyota corolla (I owned)
Honda City/civic
Nissan Altima

kraft.wagen · 4th November 2010, 23:12

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Originally Posted by jraj

Ouch..was it a V6 or V4 and how much did you get?

It was a V6.. was gettin an average of ~25mpg

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

uh..why a RAV4? its an expensive deal for a corolla on stilts.
I got a 8 seater V8 Tahoe for 270 $..

We went in with the idea of getting a Aveo and ended up with this for $30 more

prince_pervez · 5th November 2010, 00:21

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Originally Posted by Gandhi

Hyundai Sonata - My favorite from driving perspective. This had a V6 engine with amazing pick-up and power.

Cool cars! How much did the Sonata return you? The new one returns 35 to the gallon on Freeways.

maddy42 · 5th November 2010, 01:49

Does enterprise rent out the Mustang? Planning on renting a car the coming weekend

kraft.wagen · 5th November 2010, 05:31

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Does enterprise rent out the Mustang? Planning on renting a car the coming weekend

Yes they do. But again depends on the city.
You can also try Budget or Avis

Which city?

maddy42 · 5th November 2010, 21:30

Well budget and avis do not pick you up and the nearest is Enterprise. Will call and find out. Am Near Raliegh NC

blackasta · 5th November 2010, 22:07

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Well budget and avis do not pick you up and the nearest is Enterprise. Will call and find out. Am Near Raliegh NC

Hey you are pretty near to my place!
Enterprise does rent out some off beat vehicles,but most of their lineup are vehicles that are used in our day-to-day life.
I remember some guy asked if they rent out the Mustang couple of weeks back (I was at the rental office then), and they replied that they do not do the Mustang, and if someone wants it they have to specially request it from some other branch.

kraft.wagen · 5th November 2010, 22:54

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Well budget and avis do not pick you up and the nearest is Enterprise. Will call and find out. Am Near Raliegh NC

So weird these people are, Here in LA Avis offers pick-up

You cal also check foxrentacar.com, they usually have Mustangs and Camaro

amitoj · 10th November 2010, 03:03

I am saddled with a Chevy Cobalt here from Enterprise and its the lowest of lowest trims. No central locking, no power windows. Thank god it has a stereo at least. Planning to drive down to NY for the weekend.

iceman7 · 10th November 2010, 04:05

What a strange predicament. I am in the US currently and in half a mind to rent a car here. Getting around is so tough without a car. Add to that, it's like 4 degrees so walking around is out of the window.

The Niagara Falls are like an hour and half away from where I am. I am so tempted to rent a car and drive down....

amitoj · 10th November 2010, 04:08

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Originally Posted by iceman7

What a strange predicament. I am in the US currently and in half a mind to rent a car here. Getting around is so tough without a car. Add to that, it's like 4 degrees so walking around is out of the window.

The Niagara Falls are like an hour and half away from where I am. I am so tempted to rent a car and drive down....

You've listed the reasons to rent a car. Whats the predicament then?

3rd November 2010, 16:18	#91
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	@Samsan. You drove the PT cruiser? I absolutely loved the pt cruiser. I've driven all those vehicles you've put up and more. Reading what you put there brings back fond memories.
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4th November 2010, 03:51	#92
kraft.wagen BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cbe <- >Ams Posts: 978 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	I had recently take a RAV4 from Advantage rental in Salt Lake City. It was a great deal $250 for 3days including the insurance. It was on amazing car, but kinda guzzled fuel :(
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4th November 2010, 14:33	#95
Reisender BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta, USA ; Chennai India Posts: 157 Thanked: 61 Times	I too had the opportunity to drive multiple cars in US. Almost all the time at Enterprise and few times from Budget and Avis. Bumper2Bumper insurance is my choice always even though its costlier option. Whatever the damage, i just need to sign and walkout. Cars i rented from so far: VW Beetles GMC Acadia Nissan Versa Jeep Commander Dodge Avenger Dodge Caliper Dodge Grand Caravan (biggieee) Ford 250 Truck (Home depot rentals) Hyundai Accent Ford Taurus Driven models from friends & colleagues: Mitsubishi Gallant Volvo S80 (i think.. not sure) Infinity T something Toyota corolla (I owned) Honda City/civic Nissan Altima
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5th November 2010, 01:49	#98
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Does enterprise rent out the Mustang? Planning on renting a car the coming weekend
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5th November 2010, 21:30	#100
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Well budget and avis do not pick you up and the nearest is Enterprise. Will call and find out. Am Near Raliegh NC
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10th November 2010, 03:03	#103
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	I am saddled with a Chevy Cobalt here from Enterprise and its the lowest of lowest trims. No central locking, no power windows. Thank god it has a stereo at least. Planning to drive down to NY for the weekend.
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10th November 2010, 04:05	#104
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	What a strange predicament. I am in the US currently and in half a mind to rent a car here. Getting around is so tough without a car. Add to that, it's like 4 degrees so walking around is out of the window. The Niagara Falls are like an hour and half away from where I am. I am so tempted to rent a car and drive down....
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