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      10-07-2021, 04:32 PM   #1
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Ok 2 parts to this thread:

1) Help me choose a rental car. Here are the options:

- 2022 Honda Civic - $65/day
- 2018 Alfa Stelvio - $68/day
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance - $101/day
- 2021 Acura TLX - $91/day

I'm leaning towards the Stelvio, but sort of intrigued by trying out the all new Civic or the TLX. The Tesla is in here because that's awfully cheap for a performance model.


2) What are some interesting rental cars you guys have had in the past?
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i would take the civic because it's the cheapest...

My craziest rental was the full size Tahoe that was brand new... it drank gas like an F16 and was so large that I could barely fit anywhere.
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There are rental cars available again???
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Meh on all of those, lol. But I guess I'd take the civic.

I have rented cars (up until covid) weekly for 20 years. My best scores from recent memory were a Chevy SS Convertible, the Ecoboost (4T) Mustang convertible, and a VW Passat 3.6 SEL.

98% of rental cars are supremely unremarkable. Most times, I ended up in a Nissan Altima--oh the horrors-, a Ford Fusion, or a Chevy Malibu.
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There are rental cars available again???
On Turo
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Meh on all of those, lol. But I guess I'd take the civic.

I have rented cars (up until covid) weekly for 20 years. My best scores from recent memory were a Chevy SS Convertible, the Ecoboost (4T) Mustang convertible, and a VW Passat 3.6 SEL.

98% of rental cars are supremely unremarkable. Most times, I ended up in a Nissan Altima--oh the horrors-, a Ford Fusion, or a Chevy Malibu.
I pretty much always rent on Turo now just because of the variety they offer.

That being said... This is for a trip to Norfolk, VA. So not exactly a happening spot lol.
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I'm cheap so I would take the Alfa because for the couple extra bucks I'd rather try that than a civic.

If I was a baller I would do the Tesla, but that assumes charging wont be a pita. Since I don't know any details about the trip I'm not sure if charging will be easily available or not.
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Back in the day, BC, depending on the airport, Hertz had some sweet rides in their presidents circle -select any car on the lot deal, you just had to get there at the right time and beat all the other presidents circle guys.
I've been grounded since March 2020, so I had no idea there's a shortage of rental cars.
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I'm cheap so I would take the Alfa because for the couple extra bucks I'd rather try that than a civic.

If I was a baller I would do the Tesla, but that assumes charging wont be a pita. Since I don't know any details about the trip I'm not sure if charging will be easily available or not.
I'm definitely no baller but I don't mind spending money if I feel something is good value.

Charging shouldn't be an issue, it'll be mostly local driving and I'll be staying at my in-law's house so should just be able to recoup what little mileage I use through the standard wall outlet overnight.

That being said... I think I'm leaning towards the Stelvio. It's not exactly quick but handling should be fun.
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I'm definitely no baller but I don't mind spending money if I feel something is good value.

Charging shouldn't be an issue, it'll be mostly local driving and I'll be staying at my in-law's house so should just be able to recoup what little mileage I use through the standard wall outlet overnight.

That being said... I think I'm leaning towards the Stelvio. It's not exactly quick but handling should be fun.
If $$ and charging are no concern I would take the Tesla all day every day, especially if you have not driven one. IMO its the funnest most interesting of the 4.
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If $$ and charging are no concern I would take the Tesla all day every day, especially if you have not driven one. IMO its the funnest most interesting of the 4.
It might end up being between that and the Stelvio. I've driven a model 3 performance and a model s p90d in the past so I'm fairly familiar with them.
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There are rental cars available again???
Yes. I am in Bethesda for business, and Reagan Airport had tons
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Stelvio because it is most interesting per dollar.
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I'd probably go with the Civic. Although it may depend how long you will need it. Just a couple days? Maybe the Tesla to try it out. A week? Then definitely the Civic.
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With the craziness around cars these days, I recently had to get a rental due to a rat with antlers running into my grocery getter. Because Enterprise pretty much didn't have any cars to rent out, I ended up getting Audi A5 S line for the price of a standard car. I had the Audi for I think 3 days and paid a total of $30.

Had a little fun with the situation. I parked the A5 and my 135i together in my driveway. Took a pic and sent it to some friends with the caption, YOLO.

Car was still pretty new with just over 6k miles.
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Personally I would go with the Tesla b/c I have never driven one. My friend had a Giulia and was very underwhelmed with the car so I'm already sour on the Stelvio.
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Those got damn prices are ridiculous.
Fuck happened to $32/day?
Let me guess, car shortage.
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Those got damn prices are ridiculous.
Fuck happened to $32/day?
Let me guess, car shortage.
Thats gone now...even without a shortage, we have an Enterprise office we deal with daily. Unless youre in an accident and get a replacement rental while your car is in the shop, basic rental is around $100/ day retail (in this area)
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Those got damn prices are ridiculous.
Fuck happened to $32/day?
Let me guess, car shortage.
I did see a few old Nissan Altimas for around $25/day.... but I think I'd rather walk in that case
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I was able to rent a Ford Edge through Hertz at ATL last month for $44 (+ $12 in airport / government fees and taxes, which is a ridiculous tax rate but whatever). I was expecting worse. I think pricing is location-dependent.
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Personally I would go with the Tesla b/c I have never driven one. My friend had a Giulia and was very underwhelmed with the car so I'm already sour on the Stelvio.
Yeah I've driven the model 3 performance and I found that to be underwhelming as well. Not because it wasn't fast... it was balls to the wall fast. But I never thought so much acceleration could be so... boring.

This isn't exactly the most exciting lineup of cars I know... there are very few exciting cars to be had in Norfolk, VA and some of the more exciting ones are in the $150/day and up range. I'll be there for a week so really don't want to spend over $1k on a car that gets limited use.
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My best rental experience is always Halifax airport. I book a basic suv, whatever, $40 day, i get to the counter and three times in a row the chap behind the counter says "You want a Mustang for another $8 a day"? "Is that the V8 chief, and convertible?" ,,,, yes it is sir......... TAKE MY MONEY.
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