Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
went to the dealer and he does not think it is a rental vehicle. He is thinking that someone rented a different car, which happened to be the same model, and placed it in the glove box. Unfortunately neither the card nor the rental agreement has the car's VIN number. I asked him if he could pull the carfax, he said he would have to have corporate pull it but that could not happen until MondayI ran the carfax and it says it was a corporate fleet vehicle. It does not specifically say it was a rental, however. Would the carfax specifically mention that it was a rental?
Location: In a little house on the prairie - literally
10,202 posts, read 7,866,823 times
Reputation: 4559
Quote:
Originally Posted by apollo7217
went to the dealer and he does not think it is a rental vehicle. He is thinking that someone rented a different car, which happened to be the same model, and placed it in the glove box. Unfortunately neither the card nor the rental agreement has the car's VIN number. I asked him if he could pull the carfax, he said he would have to have corporate pull it but that could not happen until MondayI ran the carfax and it says it was a corporate fleet vehicle. It does not specifically say it was a rental, however. Would the carfax specifically mention that it was a rental?
It is time you and others came to understand that most 1-2 year old used vehicles are buy backs from rental fleets. So what?
It is still under warranty, right?
I've rented from Enterprise numerous times in a lot of States and Provinces. In fact, they are my go to choice. The vehicles have always appeared to be extremely well maintained.
The are a private company, that also own National and Alamo. I wouldn't worry about it... the reputation of rental cars goes back from practices 30 years ago.
Bought a former rental and it was one of the most reliable cars I ever owned. So no this is not grounds to unwind the deal. It's really no different than the salesman saying it was owned by an old lady who only drove it on Sundays.
And yeah corporate fleet usually means rental car so maybe check Carfax instead of another next time.
He is thinking that someone rented a different car, which happened to be the same model, and placed it in the glove box.
LOL. The car salespeople's BS is never ending.
Also, autocheck is garbage, worthless really.
Most used cars less than 2 years old with 25k+ miles are former rentals. "Corporate fleet vehicle" is often code for a rental. I think every rental I've had at an airport has had the telltale scrapes on the bumper near the trunk from people dragging their suitcases out.
What is this thing people have about rental cars being “abused”? How do you exactly abuse a vehicle you have rented for two days? If anything I trust a rental car more than a privately owned car.
It is a 2014 with approx 30k milesIt drives ok now other than the brakes grinding at high speed but what if there is damage that does not show for another 100k miled?
Apparently the OP bought a used car and wants it to their "baby".
You have a nice car; enjoy it, take good care of it, and you will get a lot of happy miles with it. To my knowledge, none of them come with a sign that says, "used car". Your friends will all think you bought it new, unless you tell them. The car itself is fine, and with decent care, will last many years. I say, keep it!
Ok so I've been deceived and I'm the bad guy? LOL okay....
I just noticed that the paper they signed where they promised to repair that cosmetic issue is not with the rest of the stack of papers from the dealer. Either I misplaced it or they did not bother to make a copy. Not a big enough issue to lose sleep over but still....The dealer insists that corporate fleets are well maintained
Anyway, there are two directions I could go....1) Forget about it and mark it down as a lesson learned for next time. 2) Call the rental car company, the insurance company, etc, get the VIN #, prove it's a rental, get a lawyer, etc.
Perhaps I am being unreasonable to think that a rental is in worse shape than a private owner/lease. #2 would be a big hassle even if I were to "win". Thanks for the feedback.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
