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buying x rentals (where to find them)
thunderace - 26/8/07 at 08:31 PM

hi
im looking to buy an x rental car, i know hertz sell there cars off but i dont know any other hire companys that sells them. does anyone know any other companies that sell them to the public.

chrisg - 26/8/07 at 08:41 PM

I once had a rented Fiesta 950 up to 125mph on the big downhill stretch of the M1 between junction 37 - 36.

All hire cars have done this.

I'd get an inspection if I was you!

cheers

Chris

zilspeed - 26/8/07 at 08:42 PM

You jest, right ?

Not a great idea.

Go into any main Dealer and ask for a 1 year old 1 owner car with about 10K on the clock. That's what your local Arnold or Reg will sell you.

I've done it.

I would not do it again.

Ex Rental = drive it like you stole it.

Ex Lease is a different thing. That's a far better idea. One driver, services and tyres and repairs when needed.

Fatboy Dave - 26/8/07 at 09:54 PM

No no no, drive it like you stole it = 5 under the speed limit and using your indicators; drive it like you *rented* it.

These people aren't kidding - I did my work experiance at a local rental companies workshops when they were still renting out 1300 Endura powered Festers. Had two come in in the same week, one that had thrown a rod, and another with a knocking bottom end...

Ex lease isn't usually a whole poo load better either sadly. The 'owner' drives the knackers off it knowing that someone else picks up the servicing and repair costs. Mates daughter once got a Xantia pool car with a knackered clutch and four racing slicks when she does 60k a year...

[Edited on 26/8/07 by Fatboy Dave]

mark chandler - 26/8/07 at 10:40 PM

closed auctions to car dealers only, not the little ones the large franchise ones.

Regards Mark

zilspeed - 27/8/07 at 07:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Fatboy Dave


Ex lease isn't usually a whole poo load better either sadly. The 'owner' drives the knackers off it knowing that someone else picks up the servicing and repair costs. Mates daughter once got a Xantia pool car with a knackered clutch and four racing slicks when she does 60k a year...

[Edited on 26/8/07 by Fatboy Dave]


That'll be pool cars though Dave.

In my admittedly limited experience of running leased cars, we picked them ourselves as if we were buying them and had them serviced and repaired to a level we could never afford personally.

Pool car bad.
Single driver personal leased car - waaaaay better.

balidey - 27/8/07 at 07:58 AM

Thay usually get sent to auction, check out BCA or Manheim. But not all are open to public on all days, so you may not actually get to see ex-lease cars on the day you are there. Best bet is to find a local car trader, get friendly with them and then go with them to the auction. There are some real bargains to be had.

Peteff - 27/8/07 at 10:22 AM

If you can get to see them direct, before they are valeted you will have a better idea of whether they have been abused or not. If you know someone who has a lease car you like you can ask them to get you a price when it runs out but they are not that cheap.

McLannahan - 27/8/07 at 11:03 AM

Not that it helps but Hertz sell their cars off in the UK to public.

As others have said I'd be a little cautious but you could end up with something you're very happy with!

Linky below

Ex-Hertz Sales

HTH