Have you ever rented a car and then wanted that car? 

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Published 02/06/2017 at 21:14

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Normally I do not really care for the cars that I’ve rented. Sometimes I wonder if normal people actually spend money on them. This is so terrible, there is no way that someone spent their hard earned money on this POS. Well, there’s always an exception. When I was in Germany in 2013, I loved the B180 I rented there. So much in fact that I would buy one if they sold it here. I don’t know why I liked it so much, maybe it was because it as a manual or maybe because I was in Europe. All I know is that I want one. Here’s some of the pictures I have of it.

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I liked it so much, I’ve got a model of it. Actually two models.

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Kinja'd!!! "Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
02/06/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 0

Peep the 993's.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:25, STARS: 0

What about them?

Kinja'd!!! "Little Black Coupe Turned Silver" (littleblackcoupe)
02/06/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 0

I just rented a 2017 Camaro SS convertible for my birthday weekend. I don’t really want the convertible, but I absolutely adored the car beyond that. It’s amazing and I need one.

Kinja'd!!! "The AE86 of Mt. Akina (Hachi)" (theae86)
02/06/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 0

A 2012 Hyundai Sonata.

tbh at the time I only had a base no option Dodge Caravan to compare it to.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 0

I guess if you rent something fun, you might actually like it. I rented a mustang to drive from GA to TX in one day, and since we weren’t flying my friend I was making the trip with was like get something that won’t suck to put 1000 miles on in a day. It was alright, I didn’t emerge on the other end wanting one.

Kinja'd!!! "wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
02/06/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 1

Want as in “lusted after”? We rented a big, loaded up Impala in Arizona last year and it was nice, (stupid e-brake but still very nice.) No, not sporty but awesome for eating up miles at significantly north of posted. Super nice seats too.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:36, STARS: 0

I guess when that’s your base, a Sonata is a big improvement. Personally I hate that car, if you gave me the choice between a Sonata and my 1997 Explorer, I’d take the Explorer.

Kinja'd!!! "Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
02/06/2017 at 21:37, STARS: 0

I work for a rental car compay, so I’ve driven everything from the Hyundai Accent to a BMW 528i. But you know what I just can’t get over? What car shocked me the most that I actually want?

The 2016 Nissan Murano. Every time I get in one I am shocked by the build quality and the level of equipment they have on any given trim level.

Kinja'd!!! "The AE86 of Mt. Akina (Hachi)" (theae86)
02/06/2017 at 21:38, STARS: 1

Yeah, even though it was perfectly reliable, it was a piece of shit.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:40, STARS: 0

That’s kind of shocking. I guess Nissan’s SUVs must be a lot better than their cars.

Kinja'd!!! "Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
02/06/2017 at 21:48, STARS: 0

I bought a Focus in 2013 because it wasn’t a rolling shit show, even as a rental car. I don’t know if that meets the requirements of your question. In 2014 I was given as a rental an AWD 300C. It was a free upgrade and who can pass up a V8? I can see the appeal of owning one of those cars and wouldn’t mind one.

Kinja'd!!! "Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
02/06/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 1

It’s Nissan’s Toyota Avalon, the car in their lineup that, when fully loaded and in top trim, makes you wonder why you would ever want to need to buy an Infiniti.

Kinja'd!!! "Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/06/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 0

The new Maxima is pretty nice inside as well. I was quite impressed by it.

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/06/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 0

In Germany in 2009, I rented a then-new W212:

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(pic from unpaved road driving).

It was an E200 CDi, which I think was the least powerful model. This was a fairly basic car, with a cloth interior. It was endearing in a way - you could definitely hear and feel the engine, and it seemed about as slow as my fintail. It returned huge mpg too, overall in the mid-upper 40s, I think. Kind of the modern day version of a W123 240D, I liked it.

Amusingly enough, in 2016 I ended up choosing an E250 Bluetec as my DD, maybe it was meant to be.

As you probably know, German rental fleets are in a different universe than those in Murka. Many loaded cars, and many high end models. I’ve rented A8 and 7er there. Renting a car in Germany is fun in itself. I think you rented from Sixt, based on the plate (Sixt cars almost always have a Munich registration).

The B-electric is sold here, and Canuckistan has had gasoline B-class for a number of years.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:50, STARS: 0

I guess if you had the Focus as a rental before you got one, then that would answer my question. I do agree if they’re tolerable as rental cars, then they’ll be fine to live with.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:54, STARS: 0

Sounds like renting one did have something to do with you getting one. Also, I hated that styling when it came out, until I saw it in person and was like damn that looks good.

Also, that Benz I was the first Benz I really had a long term experience driving and I really liked it. It improved my perception of Mercedes. I always liked them but a lot more after renting one.

Kinja'd!!! "The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
02/06/2017 at 21:56, STARS: 0

Not a rental, but a loaner (Sonic was getting a coolant leak fixed).

It was mid-trim Buick Verano. It had good power, it totally crushed the highway (it could do 120kph for hours effortlessly). It handled quite good to my surprise. The 6spd automagic shifted very smooth. It was a good amount of luxury, not S class levels, but not Daewoo sparse. The seat was also incredibly comfy. That’s when I realized why old people love Buicks.

I rent one of I had too.

Kinja'd!!! "Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
02/06/2017 at 21:57, STARS: 0

I’ve heard they’re comfy. Made in America and New Balance, oh yeah! If only they came in colorful combinations like the 574.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:58, STARS: 0

GM actually seems to be making some decent cars these days.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 0

I really like them, I’ve got a pair of the 990s now, or whatever the new ones they released in 2013 were.

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/06/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 0

I think the style has aged well, and can be argued to be sharper looking than the replacement model. It doesn’t look like a car that hit the market 8 years ago. I like the angular styling over softer styling.

Definitely a different world from the BMWs you like, but in the same galaxy. Speaking of BMW, I also had an F11 (5er Touring) as a rental, interesting to have a car not sold on this continent.

Kinja'd!!! "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/06/2017 at 22:06, STARS: 0

Yes actually - the current Jeep Grand Cherokee. I actually looked at them when I was shopping for what ended up being the Forester, but it quickly became clear I wouldn’t get one with under 100k miles for the price I needed. Also the current X5, but in my dreams can I afford one. Things I’ve rented that I hated, off the top of my head: Corrola, Sienna (previous and current gen - seriously these things suck so hard), multiple Altimas, Captiva (the worst car I’ve ever driven), Clio (nevermind, actually the Clio may have been the worst car I’ve ever driven), a goddamn Ford E-250 van, a GMT900 Tahoe, and the current Mazda3 (these are basically crap, I truly don’t get how we keep hearing enthusiasts slobber all over these things), the previous swoopy Sonata (numb steeering, terrible visibility) and the current Pathfinder. Others that were good but I’d never buy myself - Camry, GMT900 Suburban (yes, it really is so much better than the Tahoe, just drive the 2 of them back to back), current Fusion, previous-gen Edge, Sorrento, Grand Caravan (amazing how much nicer this is the than the Sienna - too bad about the reliability, though), previous-gen V6 Muatang. Then there are some more that I’ve totally forgotten about so they must not have been too good or bad. Also there was that time I had a 1996 Cutlass Supreme from Rent-a-Wreck in 2007 but that’s a story for another time. I think the moral of this rant is that a Camry is a better car than an Altima but Dodge makes a better van than Toyota until it inevitably eats its transmission then you’ll realize you should’ve just bought a used R-Class.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 0

Someone had one at Tech in like 2010 and I used to walk by it everyday going to class. I agree it looks like it could be released today.

They do some of the things the same way, just like all the Korean and Japanese seem to do things the same way, like placement of controls.

Kinja'd!!! "sefeing, actually bought an E46" (sefeing90)
02/06/2017 at 22:15, STARS: 0

Ugh, yep. Silvercar rental 2015 A4. Lots of fun, lots of comfort, a decent amount of car.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:16, STARS: 0

I had a Mazda3 as a rental. It was alright, I think it was alright because I drove it like you’re supposed to drive a rental, traction control off. It’d light up the tires, in a puddle.

I’m glad you agree that Hyundai has terrible steering. Like it’s so bad I’m surprised people pay money for them.

I kinda want an R-Class, the AMG version, but an R-Class nevertheless.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:16, STARS: 0

I’ve heard good things about that rental company. Too bad there isn’t a location here in GA.

Kinja'd!!! "facw" (facw)
02/06/2017 at 22:22, STARS: 0

I wanted (to burn) an HHR, does that count?

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 0

I don’t think that fits the original premise.

Kinja'd!!! "facw" (facw)
02/06/2017 at 22:27, STARS: 0

Oh well, I guess not then 

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 0

It was more of, yeah most rental cars suck, but sometimes you get one you really like.

Kinja'd!!! "facw" (facw)
02/06/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 0

I think the best rental I’ve had was a 3rd gen Focus hatchback, but it didn’t make want to run out and get one immediately.

Kinja'd!!! "FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/06/2017 at 22:31, STARS: 0

I made a comment about this last week so apologies if you’ve heard it before, but mid-late 2000's Hyundai steering wasn’t so bad. I owned 2007 Santa Fe and it was OK. I drove a few other Hyundais from that era that felt similar. But everything since 2011 or so has been pretty numb. I’m assuming something to do with electric power steering.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1

I think you made that comment to me, it’s all good. I was going to try and find it, but i can’t.

I think it has everything to do with EPS, I don’t know how they manage to make it so bad. Chevy’s isn’t bad. BMW isn’t either, it’s not as good as their old steering, but it’s not bad. Hyundai’s is shit, no other word for it.

Kinja'd!!! "BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
02/06/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 0

Yep. I recently rented a 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Premium in Florett Silver Metallic from Silvercar. I drove it from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tallahassee, FL and back. I’ve never been in such a comfortable road trip car. What a wonderful car. If I weren’t looking for a 320i, I would probably consider an A4 2.0T ultra Premium.

Did I mention it’s really quick too?

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Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 1

Have you driven a 320i before? They’re slow.

Kinja'd!!! "Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
02/06/2017 at 23:14, STARS: 1

I rented an XF 20d recently. I don’t want the 20d, but damn that’s a good chassis. I could be shopping for a used XFR in short time.

Kinja'd!!! "BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
02/06/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 0

I’ve driven several 320is before. They are pretty quick in my opinion. Then again, I drive a 2015 Passat TSI. 0-60 in 7.5 makes the 320i’s 6.8 feel like an absolute rocket. (Note: I’ve driven the entire current lineup minus the M3)

If you really want to drive a painfully slow 3-Series, try an F30 316i. I drove a 6 speed manual one in Colombia back in 2014. Good lord was it slow.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 23:42, STARS: 1

I guess I found it slow, I mean my base line might be a little skewed. I have yet to drive a new I6 F30 but the 28/30s aren’t bad at all. Are you thinking about getting one?

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/06/2017 at 23:42, STARS: 0

Yep there are things in MBs that have lived forever. For example, the cruise control lever in a 2016 car is very much like that in a 1976 car.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/06/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 0

At least they moved the location. I do not like how some of the early 2010s had the indicator and cruise stock swapped. I’ve driven a couple and every time I go to indicate, I put the cruise on.

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/06/2017 at 23:46, STARS: 0

It actually irked me when they moved it lol. I’ve heard that complaint before. I was used to the old way. Once you drive one for a few years, you get used to it. At least they kept the same movement to actuate it.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 00:04, STARS: 0

I’m sure I’d get used to it, it would be hard to go back and forth between the M3 and a Benz.

Kinja'd!!! "BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
02/07/2017 at 00:14, STARS: 0

I’m thinking about getting a CPO 2016 320i LCI soon. I’m giving the Passat back to my parents. We’ve had it since new for a year and 30k miles. As much as I really want a Mini Hardtop, I’d rather pay a little bit more for a CPO 320i. I like the Mustang EcoBoost Premium, but it’s not as practical as a 320i. I should note that I’m 6'2", so the Mustang would also be a bad idea if I have to carry any of my friends (who are all 6'0"). I really wanted a specific new 2016 228i in my area that was perfect in my eyes, but they ended up making it into a loaner, so it has like 9k miles now. I’ve pretty much settled on the 320i. For its intended purpose (getting me through college), I couldn’t think of a better car in the price range I’m looking at. My parents loved the 320is we’ve checked out more than any other car I’ve considered. Hopefully I get it very soon.

Kinja'd!!! "Spoon II" (Spoon_II)
02/07/2017 at 00:22, STARS: 1

Oddly, the Charger I had in Virginia. I actually fit in it, so a big plus there, and I really enjoyed hooning it around

Kinja'd!!! "sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
02/07/2017 at 00:26, STARS: 0

I wouldn’t say I want it, but I’ve developed a lot of love for this little thing:

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I rented this 2016 Hyundai i10 3-Cylinder 5MT in Iceland for 6 days and drove about 500 miles for like $22 a day. Over those six days, I:

-Drove it up a mountainside
- Made it do a full-out nosedive on concrete after taking a speedbump way too fast
- Pulled the e-brake a lot
- Hit and killed a medium-sized bird
- Chronically flogged the engine
- Offroaded
- Tried to teach my friend stick

After all that, it still managed like 50MPG and was really fun to drive in a rental car-ish type of way...but times 10.

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Kinja'd!!! "KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs" (kusabisensei)
02/07/2017 at 00:32, STARS: 0

Also rented a B180 CDI in France. Still would have one for the commute down I 75 every day.

Kinja'd!!! "helloautomate" (helloautomate)
02/07/2017 at 01:25, STARS: 1

In South Africa, we rented a 2015 Toyota Fortuner (Hilux SUV) with a 2.5-liter diesel that has had me wanting a body on frame 4WD again. It was solid, rough and ready for anything. The Hilux/Fortuner apparently don’t meet the American/Canadian market for noise, vibration and harshness isolation which is why we have the more friendly Tacoma/4runner. I think I would step into something a bit harsher to save some dollars of the asking MSRP.  The 2.5-liter diesel was tepid but eager and obviously forbiden fruit in our market. Looks like I’ll have to wait for the states 25-year import rule.

Kinja'd!!! "pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/07/2017 at 02:44, STARS: 1

yes , drove a Vectra in the UK in 1996 , bought one when launched in Australia in 1997.

Kinja'd!!! "DutchieDC2R" (dutchiedc2r)
02/07/2017 at 05:06, STARS: 0

Theyve really come along with those B-classes. Same goes for the A-class, it used to be a blob on wheels, now its a sporty hatch with very nice lines. Im not that much of a fan of the B-class myself, but again, I do respect what theyve made of it since its introduction.

Kinja'd!!! "Roundbadge" (Roundbadge)
02/07/2017 at 08:23, STARS: 1

We rented a brand-new (literally less than 100 miles) Passat TSI for a road trip in 2014, and proceeded to put almost 2k miles on it in a week. I really enjoyed it, because I was coming from a POS ‘05 Malibu. When we were new-car shopping in 2015, we seriously considered buying one. We did have trouble with the entertainment system, and that weighed into the decision.

We didn’t, in the end...but it was a contender (mostly because of pricing). We chose an Accord EX instead.

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/07/2017 at 09:23, STARS: 0

Especially a non-AMG. Most models above a C are kind of mature, to put it nicely - sport is not the priority.

Kinja'd!!! "sefeing, actually bought an E46" (sefeing90)
02/07/2017 at 10:16, STARS: 1

I had a great experience with them, except I had to go to Newark to get the 1st time deal. They wouldn’t let me use the 1st time signup code anywhere within actual NYC. Other than that, car was INCREDIBLY clean and in great shape. Needed a bit of a wheel balancing but not bad.

Kinja'd!!! "E92M3" (E46M3)
02/07/2017 at 10:31, STARS: 0

Not only did I want it, I bought one (years later).

Germany circa 2009

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Kinja'd!!! "carcrazydan738" (carcrazydan738)
02/07/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0

I rented a prius in florida a few years ago and bought one and 4 die cast models of it. Real men like a prius!

Kinja'd!!! "Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
02/07/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 0

No. Never.

I have never been in a rental and thought: Yes, this is more pleasant that eating a soggy napkin.

I’ve even tried renting “nice” cars through Sixt, which is the closest I’ve gotten to the “soggy napkin” benchmark. First one was a CTS which was OK, but had way too many driver aids and the controls weren’t well thought out. Next one was a A3 which was just terrible all around.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 0

Going to try and find one with a stick?

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:16, STARS: 0

I think being in a foreign country and doing things like sleeping in it at Le Mans made me like the Benz more. I’m not sure if it was a good car or it was just me being super excited about driving a manual Benz through Germany.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0

It was actually a great little car, I wish they sold the gas version here.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:18, STARS: 0

The second gen I drove looks a lot better than the first gen. They have done a very nice job with styling, if only they’d sell the gas version here. Make it like 25k, and I would buy the shit out of it.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 0

It was more of a comment on location of controls, but I would love something like an E350 for long highway trips.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:20, STARS: 0

That’s pretty awesome, how’d you manage to rent an M3 over there?

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 21:29, STARS: 0

Where did you rent from Sixt?

Kinja'd!!! "E92M3" (E46M3)
02/07/2017 at 22:02, STARS: 0

SIXT rent-a-car has all kinds of nice cars to rent in Germany. My friend rented a SL550. We traded off every day.

Kinja'd!!! "BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
02/07/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 0

Nope. I’m looking for an 8-speed Steptronic automatic one. I really like the ZF 8 speed in the 3 Series. I’ve driven a manual 320i and it’s great, but I prefer the automatic one. I also appreciate the fact that it’s only turning 1600 rpm at 60 mph. I’m going to have to use the car to drive from Tallahassee to Boca Raton and back now that I’m in college (7.5 hrs each way). I’ve been really picky in my search for a 320i. I like some of the exterior colors, but I only want a black interior. I’m ok with either SensaTec or Dakota Leather. Also, they’re made in one of three factories: Munich, Regensburg, or Rosslyn, South Africa. I want one made in Munich or Regensburg only. I also don’t want one with a sunroof. I don’t like sunroofs. I’d also prefer one without power seats.  

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/07/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 0

Oh yeah. When I’ve had BMW rentals in Germany, there definitely can be a learning curve.

MBs are definite highway cruisers. An E550 with airmatic would probably be sublime. My E250 is a good cruiser too, so much range.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 22:10, STARS: 0

I’ve kinda wanted a Benz, I might look into something like an E250 when it comes time to buy my second car.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 0

Ah, I guess I wasn’t old enough at the time to rent any of those. I got the B180 from Sixt.

Also, that sounds like a pretty awesome trip.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 22:17, STARS: 0

I thought we only got the South African 320i’s in the US.

Sounds like you’d have to get a stripper model to get non-power seats and no sun roof. I feel like almost every BMW here has at least a sunroof. Even my friend’s stripper E90 had a sunroof.

Kinja'd!!! "BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2)
02/07/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 0

We get both German and South African ones, but I only want a German one. Also, yes, I’m looking for a stripper model. All of the ones I’ve driven have been stripper models. It’s hard to find one without a sunroof in Florida, but there are more than you’d expect. The most loaded 320i I’ve driven had two options: Sport Package and Melbourne Red Metallic. My ideal 320i, aside from my dream one in BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, is either a Jet Black one with literally no options or a Sport Package one in either Melbourne Red or Jet Black.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/07/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1

I guess I hadn’t really looked into if we got German made f30s, I know we got some SA E90s.

Kinja'd!!! "Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
02/08/2017 at 10:00, STARS: 0

Seatac. I’ve considered LA, but I’ve never managed to find a deal worth taking.

Kinja'd!!! "fintail" (fintail)
02/08/2017 at 10:28, STARS: 0

The gas cars aren’t exactly slouches and I think most bugs have been worked out, but the little diesel might be the way to go if you want to pile on the miles. It has been proven in Europe, and is excellent on the open road. My highest indicated mph on a 120 mile highway drive was 48 overall.

Kinja'd!!! "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/08/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0

I rented mustangs on 3 separate occasions.

2015 GT Premium

2016 EcoBoost Convertible

2015 EcoBoost Premium

I liked all three and I really want a mustang now. I thought the EB had plenty of power for the street and the interior was nice. Not S Class nice, but for a reasonably priced sports car, it wasn’t bad.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/08/2017 at 19:21, STARS: 0

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I put 1100 miles on this in a day, I didn’t love it on the other side though. I really didn’t like the interior and I felt like the belt line was too high.

Kinja'd!!! "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/08/2017 at 19:44, STARS: 0

I put well over 1000 miles on both of the Boostsangs. I’ll have to find my rental recipients for exact mileage, but it was ~1600 on the last one. I drove St. Louis > Dayton > Nashville > Memphis > St. Louis in 4 days. Plus a lot of local driving.

Did you have the base rental car spec? I thought the premium trim was pretty nice. Apple car play / Android Auto on a big screen, heated / cooled seats, and some other gimmicky gadgets made for a pleasant drive. The base with cloth leaves a lot to be desired, though.

Here is a pic I took in BFE Arkansas:

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Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/08/2017 at 19:46, STARS: 0

I guess I just had a basic rental car spec. Mine was a v6.

Kinja'd!!! "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/08/2017 at 19:53, STARS: 0

Oh ok. I don’t even think you can get the v6 premium in this generation. I’m not super savvy on Mustangs, but I do like they current style. I’m sure it’s not nearly as nice as the m3 but I think it is nice for a non-luxury brand. The belt-line is high, but I kinda like being surrounded by the car. It makes it hard to see but with the backup camera and spot mirrors, I felt the visibility was adequate.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/08/2017 at 19:56, STARS: 0

Yeah, it was nowhere near as nice as the M3. I mean, you have a Ferrari I feel like that should raise your standards some haha. There was just some really cheap feeling plastic, it was like you could tell that’s where they saved money. I like the visibility as opposed to feeling like I’m on a u-boat.

Kinja'd!!! "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/08/2017 at 20:11, STARS: 0

That’s true. Pretty much very surface in the Ferrari is leather and I love it. But, I also drive a 16 year old Miata so the Mustang felt like a CL 550 compared to that lolol.

Kinja'd!!! "E90M3" (e90m3)
02/08/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0

That’s fair enough.

Also on a random note I feel like we’re both around the same age and both have similar educations and things like they, plus we’ve both got cars we’ve dreamed of.