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To: MikeinIraq
As long as you are getting a warranty on the car as CPO, you don't have to worry about how it was driven before you got it... the warranty will fix it, right?

The things that the warranty can't fix are damage to the interior, removing a smoked-in smell, and so forth.

One thing I got into years ago when I bought a used rental car (from the Rental Company) was that the tires were the cheapest possible and wore out quickly... the battery also went south soon, as did the brake pads.

My guess was the the car was built for the rental fleet and so the purchaser saved a few bucks here and there, know that those components only had to last 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Also check CAREFULLY for signs of any accident repairs. The rental companies promise full access to records about the car, but often forget to give them to you. Be wary, and you'll be OK there.
38 posted on 10/11/2005 2:50:36 PM PDT by lOKKI (You can ignore reality until it bites you in the ass.)
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To: lOKKI

I don't know why you are telling me...LOL

I don't need to buy former rentals anymore (or any other car at the moment **knock on wood**)...

but the car I had is still going....the only thing we (either my dad or myself) have replaced on it besides the normal stuff (windshield wipers, one battery, 1 set of tires and the left front headlight) is the brakes, and THAT was only last summer.


39 posted on 10/11/2005 2:52:50 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Just confirm Miers so that FR can have a REAL meltdown. Yes I have popcorn ready.)
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