# car rentals? any experiances with it? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 6, 2008, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333 "2008-01-06T08:48:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/1 "2008-01-06T08:48:59Z")
One of my best friends is graduating from the marines feb 1st and instead of taking the goat, I want to just take a rental. I’ll probably need it for a week or so… maybe less. can anyone recommend a good rental company? I’d prefer something somewhat large for leg room and shit, although a convertible would be ideal since we’ll be in south carolina for a few days. Any ideas on what kind of prices I’ll be looking at? Do they look at points on your drivers license? Never rented a car before ---
**Author:** ![Dlucas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c77e96/32.png) [@Dlucas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dlucas)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/2 "2008-01-06T08:51:32Z")
Dollar has always been good to me, that’s if its available where you’re going. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/3 "2008-01-06T09:17:27Z")
Most companies have a 25 or older rule to rent Not sure how old you are but throwing it out there This should help: [http://www.bnm.com/uage2.htm](http://www.bnm.com/uage2.htm) Looks like most companies now surcharge 21-24 ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/4 "2008-01-06T09:24:46Z")
If you are under 25 there is a surcharge, I travel quite frequently and I’m 23. Just to give you a rough idea, we usually go through enterprise as we have an account with them. I was just in NYC for 5 1/2 weeks and my rental came to $4300 =) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/5 "2008-01-06T09:25:44Z")
I’m 26, so that shouldn’t be a problem, even if it is… another friend who’s going with is 28 and can do it too for a cheaper rate (hopefully). So points shouldn’t really matter? edit: holy shit… 4300? christ that is a lot of money. I was “hoping” for around 2-300 😛 so you were paying roughly 800 w/k? ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/6 "2008-01-06T09:29:22Z")
Steve, I rent cars quite frequently. Use this website to figure what the bottom dollar price is for the days that you need the car [http://www.carrentals.com/](http://www.carrentals.com/) Then use a service such as priceline to undercut that price by a few bucks. Last time I was in vegas, I ended up with a PT cruiser vert for 17 bucks per day. Anything out of Buffalo airport will be around 30 bucks a day at the cheapest list price. I usually stick with the economy cars due to the gas mileage, and cheap factor of them. As far as I know they only look for alcohol offenses or other major vehicle offenses. Points such as speeding aren’t a problem, unless its a certain amount. Check the rental websites for more details. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/7 "2008-01-06T09:30:35Z")
Steve, I rent cars quite frequently. Use this website to figure what the bottom dollar price is for the days that you need the car [http://www.carrentals.com/](http://www.carrentals.com/) Then use a service such as priceline to undercut that price by a few bucks. Last time I was in vegas, I ended up with a PT cruiser vert for 17 bucks per day. Anything out of Buffalo airport will be around 30 bucks a day at the cheapest list price. I usually stick with the economy cars due to the gas mileage, and cheap factor of them. As far as I know they only look for alcohol offenses or other major vehicle offenses. Points such as speeding aren’t a problem, unless its a certain amount. Check the rental websites for more details. ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/8 "2008-01-06T11:07:12Z")
> [@Dr.Stevil](#): > > I’m 26, so that shouldn’t be a problem, even if it is… another friend who’s going with is 28 and can do it too for a cheaper rate (hopefully). > > So points shouldn’t really matter? > > edit: holy shit… 4300? christ that is a lot of money. I was “hoping” for around 2-300 😛 so you were paying roughly 800 w/k? I don’t pay for it, my company does and they direct bill so the cost isn’t an issue to me. FYI that is with every option/coverage/insurance you can get. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/9 "2008-01-06T12:26:00Z")
yeah don’t buy insurance from the rental company. call your agent before you go, make sure they cover you in a rental car. Geico does with my basic policy. If you book with an american express card they offer a certain level of insurance on car rentals also, or an all inclusive policy for a few bucks per day. ---
**Author:** ![avs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@avs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/avs)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/10 "2008-01-06T16:20:47Z")
> [@AfXtc777](#): > > If you are under 25 there is a surcharge, I travel quite frequently and I’m 23. Just to give you a rough idea, we usually go through enterprise as we have an account with them. I was just in NYC for 5 1/2 weeks and my rental came to $4300 =) You can almost buy the car. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/11 "2008-01-07T05:51:07Z")
thanks for the tips/advice Justin… rates seem to be A LOT cheaper through that website. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/12 "2008-01-07T06:07:22Z")
why not take the goat? T56 highway gas mileage kicks ass. Space issues? ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/13 "2008-01-07T06:15:33Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > why not take the goat? T56 highway gas mileage kicks ass. Space issues? I can’t see it doing as good as a 4 cylinder econobox… ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/14 "2008-01-07T06:17:30Z")
our vette gets low 30’s with the LS2 :gotme: the cost savings of not renting a car would more than offset a few less mpg. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/15 "2008-01-07T06:17:42Z")
> [@JustinH](#): > > Steve, I rent cars quite frequently. > > Use this website to figure what the bottom dollar price is for the days that you need the car [http://www.carrentals.com/](http://www.carrentals.com/) > > Then use a service such as priceline to undercut that price by a few bucks. > > Last time I was in vegas, I ended up with a PT cruiser vert for 17 bucks per day. Anything out of Buffalo airport will be around 30 bucks a day at the cheapest list price. > > I usually stick with the economy cars due to the gas mileage, and cheap factor of them. > > As far as I know they only look for alcohol offenses or other major vehicle offenses. Points such as speeding aren’t a problem, unless its a certain amount. Check the rental websites for more details. +1 ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/16 "2008-01-07T06:18:19Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > our vette gets low 30’s with the LS2 :gotme: the cost savings of not renting a car would more than offset a few less mpg. mid 40’s \> low 30’s when theres alot of miles involved. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/17 "2008-01-07T06:24:20Z")
pretty much. I don’t want to put the wear and tear/miles on the GTO. I took it to NC over the summer and while I was glad that I did, I also regretted it as I was always worried about it. (making sure it was clean, not hitting potholes, getting chipped my a random rock on the freeway, ect) I’d rather just drive something that I don’t have to worry about, plus the GTO even in 6th gear is still 10mpg off from a carolla. Most I’ve hit on a long trip is right around 24-26mpg ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/18 "2008-01-07T06:27:30Z")
how far are you traveling? how many miles each way, not counting driving round the city? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/19 "2008-01-07T06:28:41Z")
it’s approx 870 miles one way… plus the driving around and shit we’ll be doing while there. estimate maybe 2K miles round trip ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333/20 "2008-01-07T06:40:48Z")
on just 1800 highway miles & gas @ $3.20: 26 mpg = $224 42 mpg = $138 Thats an extra $86 worth of celebration money. :tspry: [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rentals-any-experiances-with-it/41333.md?page=2)