Would you buy an ex-rental Elise? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Noble · 04-15-2008, 10:03 AM

I agree with posts 2 thru 20

Noble

jlstyle82 · 04-15-2008, 10:23 AM

H E L L N O.

Monsi · 04-15-2008, 10:24 AM

I'd do it... if you wanna do an engine swap

Chris Mackey · 04-15-2008, 10:31 AM

Offer $25k and walk if they turn you down.

Julien · 04-15-2008, 10:31 AM

Everyone keeps assuming the people who rented it "drove it like a rental".

Brian 111 · 04-15-2008, 11:09 AM

Look into my crystal ball...

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milehitom · 04-15-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julien

Everyone keeps assuming the people who rented it "drove it like a rental".

I might buy it if they "drove it like a rental"-y'know, puttering to the convention center, then back to the hotel room-but my gut tells me that's not how people drive a rented Elise.

Tom

Cardinal · 04-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Not I.

carlover · 04-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Greg · 04-15-2008, 12:03 PM

I don't know if I'd do it for $32K, but I'm not that afraid of a rental elise. Even one driven like it was stolen.

'Greg

33truballa33 · 04-15-2008, 12:08 PM

A little more than 32k will get you a nice 05 though.

6_speed · 04-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Elise + Rental + <b>Stick</b> =

ace10 · 04-15-2008, 12:17 PM

Obviouly yes... for the right price.

If this was rented through the LCUSA/Enterprise program they ran last year, then there may be a specific allowance for warranty coverage despite the commecial use exclusionary language.

Only LCUSA can verify if the warranty is in force.

Ian · 04-15-2008, 12:29 PM

Ixnay on the entalray arcay. Onay Ayway.

33truballa33 · 04-15-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6_speed

Elise + Rental + <b>Stick</b> =

= red x?

RacyTracy · 04-15-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33truballa33

= red x?

The 'x' is the panic smilie....many of us can't see it though.

Man of Steel · 04-15-2008, 01:14 PM

Send me a PM and I'll tell you a VERY encouraging story.

codymac · 04-15-2008, 01:31 PM

Yup.

I'd go over it with a fine toothed comb and expect to have some issues (such as gearbox) soon and budget my offer accordingly. I wouldn't pay what they're asking in this case though, as there's too many nice cars that could be had for not too much more money.

If I were building a race car and could score a bargain on an ex-rental, why not?

cawdor · 04-15-2008, 01:49 PM

I wouldn't buy any car that's been a rental. You've got people who aren't familiar with the car, aren't familiar with the surroundings, etc. Every week, there's a new driver behind the wheel who "wants to see what this thing can do."

Greg · 04-15-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cawdor

I wouldn't buy any car that's been a rental. You've got people who aren't familiar with the car, aren't familiar with the surroundings, etc. Every week, there's a new driver behind the wheel who "wants to see what this thing can do."

Not a lot different than a demo car...

'Greg

04-15-2008, 10:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
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04-15-2008, 11:42 AM	#28 (permalink)
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Greg Soy Anarchisto! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1,735	I don't know if I'd do it for $32K, but I'm not that afraid of a rental elise. Even one driven like it was stolen. 'Greg

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ace10 -30- Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,449 Images: 35	Obviouly yes... for the right price. If this was rented through the LCUSA/Enterprise program they ran last year, then there may be a specific allowance for warranty coverage despite the commecial use exclusionary language. Only LCUSA can verify if the warranty is in force. __________________ 2007 Exige S, Storm Ti. Sport, Track and TC.Plus: Multivex Mirrors, S111 Deltabrace, Sparco 6Pt harnesses (w/Ti Dave's Antisub belt mount), I/O Port video mount, Snorkel delete, Shims out, Rearview Mirror delete, 2Bular 7X18, Pagid RS42's, Saiku Michi catch can and, of course, blingy carpet buttons. 08 M-B ML320 cdi, 08 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7, 06 M-B E320 cdi, 02 Lexus LX470, 97 Bobcat 751C The Red Pill Ignore Me *Be sure too save your IL before browsing away

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04-15-2008, 01:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,260 Images: 19	Yup. I'd go over it with a fine toothed comb and expect to have some issues (such as gearbox) soon and budget my offer accordingly. I wouldn't pay what they're asking in this case though, as there's too many nice cars that could be had for not too much more money. If I were building a race car and could score a bargain on an ex-rental, why not? __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

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04-15-2008, 01:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
cawdor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 42	I wouldn't buy any car that's been a rental. You've got people who aren't familiar with the car, aren't familiar with the surroundings, etc. Every week, there's a new driver behind the wheel who "wants to see what this thing can do."