I'll be in PHI for work at the end of the month and I rolled the dice, again

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04/15/2019 at 11:35 • Filed to: None

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , since I didn’t get a Versa I figured I might as well roll the dice again. Last time I got a Chevy Sonic, which wasn’t terrible. This time? I wonder what it’ll be.

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DISCUSSION (32)


Kinja'd!!! Nibby > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:37

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maybe you’ll get lucky with an E30 M3


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > Nibby
04/15/2019 at 11:38

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There is a non-zero chance. How small? Not sure, just know that it’s non-zero.

Side note, if I have to go back to Long Island for work, I’ll let you know if you want to meet up. 


Kinja'd!!! Nibby > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:39

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please keep me posted, do you know what part?


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:44

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Why gamble poorly, when you can gamble wisely?

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Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > Nibby
04/15/2019 at 11:44

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Plant is in H untington S tation, so near there. 


Kinja'd!!! Chuckles > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:45

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Maybe you'll finally get that Versa you've always wanted.


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > For Sweden
04/15/2019 at 11:47

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Don’t think they were in policy and when I did rent from them, they didn’t let me pick. 


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > Chuckles
04/15/2019 at 11:47

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Literally can’t fucking wait.


Kinja'd!!! fintail > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:48

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I did this once with Thrifty and got an Impala with 4 miles on it.


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > fintail
04/15/2019 at 11:49

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Maybe I’ll be this lucky, or it’ll be a Versa. 


Kinja'd!!! fintail > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:50

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Maybe with 4 miles on it.


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > fintail
04/15/2019 at 11:51

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I had a Kia Rio that had under 100 miles on it when I got it, that was unequivocal shit.


Kinja'd!!! fintail > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:53

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Imagine it with 40K rental miles. A friend of mine had a rental Rio in FL lacking cruise control.

I usually rent a higher class, a little extra expense can cancel out some torture .  “Premium” seems to be a safe bet in most fleets.


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > fintail
04/15/2019 at 11:55

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The Rio I had also lacked cruise control. That 150 mile interstate drive was hellacious.

I would, but they were out of policy. 


Kinja'd!!! HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:58

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unrelated: i heard nissan announced the new 2020 versa


Kinja'd!!! Nibby > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 11:59

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o dam i am quite close


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/15/2019 at 12:03

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Related because it'll be rented by the thousands soon. 


Kinja'd!!! fintail > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 12:03

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Could you make up the difference on an upgrade out of pocket? Would probably be worth it.

Enjoy your Mirage!


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > fintail
04/15/2019 at 12:05

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Maybe, but since I don't have to drive 700 miles, I'm alright with some shit box. 


Kinja'd!!! HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 12:11

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oh and you wish you were one of those thousands to rent such a glorious vehicle...any repairs needed on your current one? 


Kinja'd!!! facw > fintail
04/15/2019 at 12:12

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I rented a Forte from Hertz a few years ago. Don’t remember the mileage, but it lacked cruise control and got real squirrell y above 75, which is really not what I needed for a road trip.    


Kinja'd!!! fintail > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 12:37

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This will be the time you get something nice.


Kinja'd!!! fintail > facw
04/15/2019 at 12:39

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I am surprised these low spec cars exist, one would think they harm brand/model equity - would you buy one after renting one like that?

For some time, I have rented “premium” or above, the cost is usually marginal, and you’ll generally get something decent.  This is always on my dime though, and I know some employers prohibit it.


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
04/15/2019 at 12:42

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Nope, both are running fine as of now. 


Kinja'd!!! facw > fintail
04/15/2019 at 12:45

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I’d definitely prefer for rentals to be a way to showcase a brand’s cars, but I understand trying to make it as cheap as possible (to Kia’s credit, while the Forte I rented sucked, I was left with a fairly positive impression after renting a Soul). When I’ve been paying for myself, upgrading does seem more expensive, and the cars seem somewhat lackluster at every price point (it would of course help if you could actually pick with car you are getting rather than “or similar”).


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 12:49

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You have to rent a mid size to get Emerald Aisle benefits


Kinja'd!!! benjrblant > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 12:50

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Ram Promaster.


Kinja'd!!! SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > For Sweden
04/15/2019 at 12:55

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This is the correct answer. Although, I’ve noticed a worsening selection on the west coast. Maybe my pickup times are to blame. Who knows *shrug*


Kinja'd!!! Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 13:30

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I’m pulling for a Cruze Hatch, because why wouldn’t I?


Kinja'd!!! E90M3 > Snuze: Needs another Swede
04/15/2019 at 13:41

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I’ve actually had one of those this year already.


Kinja'd!!! Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 13:54

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Missed that.  Saw you had the Sonic, too.  Well, I’m out of ideas, I guess.  Maybe a Sentra or Versa?  


Kinja'd!!! Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > E90M3
04/15/2019 at 16:45

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This is Philly, where the rental car places generally all suck. You’ll get a 2010 Aveo with 84k on it.