20th Nov 2008, 11:34
Oops, there goes the arguments from the Toyota fans who rented domestic vehicles and were displeased with them too, that is unless the usual Toyota double standard where any and all Toyota problems no matter how severe are excused, while domestic vehicle are nit picked to death still applies.
20th Nov 2008, 09:50
To 18:36 - Dude, relax and take a deep breath.
The comment says: " Rentals are usually the cheapest version of every model, and they have not all had an easy life.
For what it's worth I've rented many Camrys and have come away pretty impressed."
Notice the word "usually" meaning that NOT all rentals are the cheapest model.
Also see that it says NOT ALL" rentals have had an easy life.
Nowhere is it stated that all rentals are the cheapest models, or that all rentals are abused.
It also states that in this writer's opinion the Camry's were impressive and they WERE rentals.
Let's face it - yes, most rental companies service their rentals regularly, however not all rental cars are treated with kid gloves by those who rent them. Just think of all of the different drivers they have had over their rental lifetime. Also take a look at the fleet of rental cars at a nearby rental office. Do you see scratches and dings on the body? I've seen scratches on the trunk lid, roof, etc. Indicating that some renters throw their luggage, brief cases etc. on top of the car, not worrying about possible damage. I doubt these careless nimrods would do the same thing to their personal cars.
Whenever I rent a car, I treat it with kid gloves, as I don't want to damage someone else's property. (I treat my vehicles the same way). However, I doubt that all rental car customers treat rentals that well.