What cars have you recently rented?

Cutty72 · 07-05-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I am seeing more and more impalas, as well as chargers and challengers. The current problem with crown vics is that they arent making them any more 9or will stop very soon). The design is proven and has been for the last 3 decades with some upgrades. they are the staple of police force and taxi companies across america but their terrible fuel mileage and decades old and expensive design have forced people to look elsewhere at newer and cheaper designs.

A while back I read somewhere that most police forces that bought into the impalas were sorry they did, the abuse the cars took as daily cruisers were too much for the car and while they saved on initial purchase price and on fuel, maintenance and repair costs are astronomical

The impala's were coming in to slowly replace the crown vic as a more economical car. Since the Charger was released, departments (at least around here) are switching over to that instead. Haven't seen a new impala on the force in the last couple years. Crown Vic's last MY for the public was 2009. They were going to make another run in 2010 for Law Enforcement and other fleet users and then can it completly.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I thought most police preferred RWD anyway.

Yup, hence the change to the Charger.

shmike · 07-05-2011, 03:22 PM

Had a Dodge Charger for a week and a 1/2.

Everything Homeslice has said about high door sills and small windows is true.

Ri-fucking-diculous blind spots. Terrible all around visibility and the mirrors stare directly at the rear fenders.

The sloping roof meant almost no headroom in the back seat but the trunk was huge.

The drive was decent and the interior had a few nice touches but overall I wished we had just stuck with the Impala we were originally given.

LeeNetworX · 10-04-2011, 09:43 PM

Avis tried to rent me another 4-cyl Altima for the 3rd time in a row this week while on business. Told them they were boring me and they gave me one of the new 306hp V6 Mustangs. Other than the seat comfort and the anemic sounding exhaust (the V6 Mustang I rented about 2 years ago had a throatier exhaust note), I'm having a hard time finding something I don't like about this car. Plenty of power across the RPM range, smooth shifting transmission, good fuel efficiency and I really like the styling. No blind spots, good visibility in the mirrors. Fun to drive.

Homeslice · 10-04-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Avis tried to rent me another 4-cyl Altima for the 3rd time in a row this week while on business. Told them they were boring me and they gave me one of the new 306hp V6 Mustangs. Other than the seat comfort and the anemic sounding exhaust (the V6 Mustang I rented about 2 years ago had a throatier exhaust note), I'm having a hard time finding something I don't like about this car. Plenty of power across the RPM range, smooth shifting transmission, good fuel efficiency and I really like the styling. No blind spots, good visibility in the mirrors. Fun to drive.

Was this the new model Mustang? Agree they look a lot better than before.

LeeNetworX · 10-05-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Was this the new model Mustang? Agree they look a lot better than before.

Yep - '12 model. I really like the slight changes they made in the 'bulges' in the quarters and the rear lip spoiler is similar to that on the new Camaros. The front end also has a more aggressive look on the profile.

Gas Man · 10-05-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Avis tried to rent me another 4-cyl Altima for the 3rd time in a row this week while on business. Told them they were boring me and they gave me one of the new 306hp V6 Mustangs. Other than the seat comfort and the anemic sounding exhaust (the V6 Mustang I rented about 2 years ago had a throatier exhaust note), I'm having a hard time finding something I don't like about this car. Plenty of power across the RPM range, smooth shifting transmission, good fuel efficiency and I really like the styling. No blind spots, good visibility in the mirrors. Fun to drive.

My neighbor just got one for his wife last week... hopefully snag a ride in it this week.

LeeNetworX · 10-05-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

My neighbor just got one for his wife last week... hopefully snag a ride in it this week.

I'll say it again - I find it fun to drive. An aftermarket exhuast would definitely up the fun factor.

07-05-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Had a Dodge Charger for a week and a 1/2. Everything Homeslice has said about high door sills and small windows is true. Ri-fucking-diculous blind spots. Terrible all around visibility and the mirrors stare directly at the rear fenders. The sloping roof meant almost no headroom in the back seat but the trunk was huge. The drive was decent and the interior had a few nice touches but overall I wished we had just stuck with the Impala we were originally given. __________________ Racing For Smiles

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10-04-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Avis tried to rent me another 4-cyl Altima for the 3rd time in a row this week while on business. Told them they were boring me and they gave me one of the new 306hp V6 Mustangs. Other than the seat comfort and the anemic sounding exhaust (the V6 Mustang I rented about 2 years ago had a throatier exhaust note), I'm having a hard time finding something I don't like about this car. Plenty of power across the RPM range, smooth shifting transmission, good fuel efficiency and I really like the styling. No blind spots, good visibility in the mirrors. Fun to drive.