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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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Used 2011 S purchase.

I am test driving a used Grey 2011 S with 39K miles on the dash. It is a hertz rental2buy vechicle and I have two days to decide if I want to buy it for $17,050. The only problem I have noticed is that the driver seat rocks a little when pulling off from a complete stop. Is this normal? Also, is the price right for this car?
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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That's not normal with the driver seat. Most members had That problem n had to get it fix. Let them fix it before u buy it or else u will spend extra to fix it urself
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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I also would tend to shy away from rental cars ie people drive the hell out of them and don't use premium gas....
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PSU09MAXIMA
I also would tend to shy away from rental cars ie people drive the hell out of them and don't use premium gas....
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Manual states for maximum performance used premium fuel. Everyone treats rentals like crap. they don't realize the that better gas you put in the little bit better your MPG is.
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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39k on a 2011?
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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39k on a 2011?
RENTAL CAR..so yeah.
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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39k on a 2011?
More than my 2010.
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 20_Maxima_10
+1

Manual states for maximum performance used premium fuel. Everyone treats rentals like crap. they don't realize the that better gas you put in the little bit better your MPG is.

If I'm turning a car back into the rental company I have to fill it up... MPG wont matter I fill it up w the cheapest possible gas! Did it to a brand new 2012 Max and I'm pretty sure most people who rent luxury cars arent dumb enough to use premium. MPG doesnt really matter even for a long trip most of the rentals i rent are brand new so MPG performance is probably high..
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Comin from someone who works in the rental industry, I wouldn't buy a rental car. On the plus side usually have warranty, had all service done on time, cleaned regularly. On the minus, who doesn't beat on a rental, especially when they buy the insurance?
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Personally I would NEVER buy a used car from a rental company (period).
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
RENTAL CAR..so yeah.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PSU09MAXIMA
I also would tend to shy away from rental cars ie people drive the hell out of them and don't use premium gas....
U hit the nail on the head bro...Anyways, like my man said, stay away from rent to buy, I'm sure u will find a better off. Don't jump the gun just yet, I patiently waited and got a Sv cold pkg with 39k for 20,300. But that was a prev. Leased car and it was mint.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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I would stay away from this one and get a certified pre-owned or one with remaining factory warranty or an extended warranty. Leased cars are a good source. I would also try Car-Max.
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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Agree with most here, stay away from prior rentals/fleet vehicles most of them are car ran down, cheap gas, cheap oil changes, etc...
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