Would you buy a used car that was owned by a rental car company?

[Buckalew11]

my first car was a rental. a toyota corolla and it was a great car. No problems at all. I'd do it again.

 

[browneyes106]

One of my friends in high school had a rental car for her first car. She got it early in her sophmore year. She had no problems with it. But during our senior year it got stolen and wrecked. Her parents got her a new car. But she said if the auto theft happened she would probably used that car for a few more years.

 

[Carys]

I bought an ex rental car, it had its complete service record (importantly, had been in no accidents) and was an excellent price. As a Uni student at the time, price was important because I didn't want a car loan, but safety was just as important. It turned out to be mechanical reliable with no expensive surprises.

I wouldn't be put off a car because it was ex rental, just get it checked thoroughly before you decide so that if any major repairs are imminent they get factored into the purchase price you agree to.

 

[rie'smom]

We used to buy rentals all the time. The cars had about 15000 miles and ran great. I'm glad that i saw this thread because our daughter gets her license and a car in February and this might be the way to go!