I've only heard of a small amount of late run "whale" Accord making it to fleets, and some same-era (2012 or so) Civics, too. Never seen a Pilot or Odyssey etc in a fleet, and haven't seen or heard of a Honda in a fleet for several years. I have personally seen Acura ILX in the National fleet.
Unless things have changed recently Honda never sold cars to rental companies and we were glad that they didn't. When these cars get dumped to auction two years down the road in huge qualities it kills the value or them and cheapens the resale values. Now, individual dealers have made sales in small numbers to rental companies but unless things have changed Honda refused to so so!
We've got Infinitys, Audis, BMWs, Minis and Toyotas but haven't seen a Honda.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Crazy what sales folks have to do with these days too much nonsense crazy anyway I can send it show graveyard cars either watch a few episodes of the first season can’t stand it the whole cast is really annoying only one that’s OK is the girl is also another show a restoration shop can think of the name right now the guys also really annoying don’t show it’s really good but I’ve liked that I wish they still made was overhauling all the other shows the Scripps or too much drama
I'm pretty sure these low to no option rental sleds we know and love are built with fleets in mind, and aren't just randomly produced cars.
Many cars we consider special or even exotic are common in European (especially German) fleets. Want an S/7/A8? Dime a dozen. AMG/M/S-RS? Easy.
Not all rentals are strippers. I've driven Chrysler 300s and Ford Edge with panoramic glass roofs. Leather and electronic nannies too. The cheap looking cars seem to be the small stuff like Accents or Corollas.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
BMW and MB are like Chevy and Ford, very concerned with numbers, and in a sales war. In the past decade they've became a lot more common in US fleets. I've rented both MB and BMW in the US. They tend to be low spec lease screamer ad special types, but they appear to be normal cars and not specially built for fleets.
Those two brands can get away with it, as their high model/halo cars are so good.
I've even seen hemi 300s in the fleets. Of course when I rent from Hertz, I get a car with exactly zero options on it (300s have leather standard, or at least did in 2016). Mustang GTs are in the fleets too.
Not all rentals are strippers. I've driven Chrysler 300s and Ford Edge with panoramic glass roofs. Leather and electronic nannies too. The cheap looking cars seem to be the small stuff like Accents or Corollas.
Nothing on the Enterprise front, but waiting to hear from them. Hertz is really enough hours for me but want to see what the Enterprise experience is like. Yours sound like those two other companies I worked for back in 2013 to 2014 as an independent contractor. Long [non-permissible content removed] days but no set days and we traveled all across Florida. But it dried up in the summer months where I was working a couple times each week. You seem super busy which sounds great. Spoke with some Enterprise workers on Monday, they have to wear green polo shirts and long slacks. I asked about shorts like I wear at Hertz and told shorts are not permited, even the cargo style I usually wear for the multitude pf pockets to hold my wallet, cell phone and assorted chargers and cords. Also there's the issue of $.10 less per hour. But waiting to hear from them and will try it out if hired. If it becomes too much, can always cut back or just tell them I need to give my other job my full concentration. Truly feel that working 6 days/week could be a real problem after a few weeks...just not sure my body will hold out. It didn't back in March of 2014 when I left the West Palm gig and only kept Hertz. Saw them advertising in Craigslist.com again and dropped them an email saying I'd love to come back a couple days a week but again was told they will not hire any drivers that used to work there. Still haven't been given any logical reason as to why not. Very strange indeed!! So, waiting on Enterprise and if positive, will give them a whirl. The staying in just Broward County is appealing as I hate going to Miami/Dade where I was all afternoon in horrendous traffic. So annoying!!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Thanks Marco for your support! Sucks when folks see anything not the norm as a liability. But no use fighting it because I can not prove the discrimination going on for us folks with issues. Nine times out of ten, disabled workers do a great job because they understand how it is to be down at rock bottom and just want to be given a chance like anybody else, any able bodied person!! We have rights to but life ain't always fair, as my dad told me when I was a young kid. He said "life ain't always fair" and many times, other folks treat you badly...because, they can!! Hopefully, one day soon, one of these close dealers will wake up and hire me so I can show them how wrong they really are. Just want a "fair shot" like anyone else with no special treatment on any level.
The Sandman, the eternal optimist
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Another reason I wouldn't buy one is.....do I really want to plug and unplug my car whenever I leave it in the garage? What if I think I am going to go out again and I end up not going out, and forgetting? I want to simplify my life......I come home, I know how much gas I have, I leave the car in the garage.....no plugging in and unplugging in the morning.
You are so welcome Sandy true life is not fair I’m hoping for the same dealer will give me the shot eventually if I keep trying and applying for jobs you never know but support anyone in this group to as well I’m probably one of the youngest members here I’m your kids age but that doesn’t matter
Another reason I wouldn't buy one is.....do I really want to plug and unplug my car whenever I leave it in the garage? What if I think I am going to go out again and I end up not going out, and forgetting? I want to simplify my life......I come home, I know how much gas I have, I leave the car in the garage.....no plugging in and unplugging in the morning.
Wow, it takes a whole 60 seconds max to put in the plug! And I don’t plug mine in but every 3 Days or so. Some parking garages have charging stations so I can recharge while I’m out. Last I looked I never saw any gas stations in a public parking garage. If I had a longer range Tesla or Bolt, I might only plug it in once a week. And hey! I’m not driving anywhere to get gas! Seriously, I think it’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it.
I work with someone who's husband works for MBUSA, (software design, it is Seattle after all). They get demos too, subsidized lease - a nice new P2 E wagon for a pittance.
I can deal with the plugging in - it's looking at the pseudo-edgy egg all the time that would bug me. These things are very chic around Seattle for the wannabe with-it set.
Looking for an appropriate auto sales job is not as easy as one might think. Seems like (and of course it makes sense once you think about it) many of the available positions that DON'T require previous experience are stores you really don't want to work at. For example, I came upon an internet sales role that sounded promising... until I realized where it is, which is a dealer we visited once a couple of years ago where we were presented a sales contract at full asking price PLUS a $1k "dealer prep fee." We obviously exited quickly.
I've tagged a few possibilities at this point. A VW dealer that I have been to only twice: once just browsing the lot and nobody came out to see me and the other time to turn in my TDI (turn-in was fine but a salesperson behind the front desk was quite rude when he found out I didn't need a replacement vehicle). A Chevy dealer I never even heard of, but the ad mentions sales and entry-level finance, so that's interesting. The third is with an internet aftermarket parts site. I'd imagine the pay there is quite limited.
Still not totally sold on the whole idea. Doing something new and different and that obviously incorporates something I love is exciting. But trolling for customers and dealing with difficult people goes with the territory and would get old very quick. Oh, not to mention the crazy hours.
The store you choose will be the most important thing you do. I got very lucky. You want to look for a family owned store if you can find one with a long standing good reputation. Check the Yelp reviews but remember there will always be some bad ones. Feel free to call me if you would like or email me and I can fill you full of information. Craig
Applied for a Volvo corporate job today. Certainly not holding my breath, but quietly hoping.
Corporate? Not in a retail store?
Volvo has been through so many ups and downs that a Volvo isn't really a Volvo anymore. It got to the point we rarely kept a Volvo trade in. I think the Chinese own them now but I could be wrong. Just my unasked for opinion.
Another reason I wouldn't buy one is.....do I really want to plug and unplug my car whenever I leave it in the garage? What if I think I am going to go out again and I end up not going out, and forgetting? I want to simplify my life......I come home, I know how much gas I have, I leave the car in the garage.....no plugging in and unplugging in the morning.
Wow, it takes a whole 60 seconds max to put in the plug! And I don’t plug mine in but every 3 Days or so. Some parking garages have charging stations so I can recharge while I’m out. Last I looked I never saw any gas stations in a public parking garage. If I had a longer range Tesla or Bolt, I might only plug it in once a week. And hey! I’m not driving anywhere to get gas! Seriously, I think it’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it.
Nah, with me I would drive it into the garage, think I am going out again later, not plug it in. End up not going out, forget to go out in the evening to plug it in......go on a trip, run out of juice on a major highway.
Did you see Marco's video.....$12000 for batteries vs $100 for a gas tank. The concept works because EVs are subsidized. I would rather go to a gas station once a week than plug in and out every day....or even have to worry about how many miles I can go before I run out of power.
Besides at the gas station I can get a coffee and a Wawa sandwich (and go for a wawa if need be).......can't do that in my garage.
Applied for a Volvo corporate job today. Certainly not holding my breath, but quietly hoping.
Corporate? Not in a retail store?
Volvo has been through so many ups and downs that a Volvo isn't really a Volvo anymore. It got to the point we rarely kept a Volvo trade in. I think the Chinese own them now but I could be wrong. Just my unasked for opinion.
Owned by Geely of China. But, they are made in the USA and Sweden. Country of origin is getting to be less important because of global facilities for all brands. Remember Chrysler......made in Detroit....but many Chryslers weren't.
Looking for an appropriate auto sales job is not as easy as one might think. Seems like (and of course it makes sense once you think about it) many of the available positions that DON'T require previous experience are stores you really don't want to work at. For example, I came upon an internet sales role that sounded promising... until I realized where it is, which is a dealer we visited once a couple of years ago where we were presented a sales contract at full asking price PLUS a $1k "dealer prep fee." We obviously exited quickly.
I've tagged a few possibilities at this point. A VW dealer that I have been to only twice: once just browsing the lot and nobody came out to see me and the other time to turn in my TDI (turn-in was fine but a salesperson behind the front desk was quite rude when he found out I didn't need a replacement vehicle). A Chevy dealer I never even heard of, but the ad mentions sales and entry-level finance, so that's interesting. The third is with an internet aftermarket parts site. I'd imagine the pay there is quite limited.
Still not totally sold on the whole idea. Doing something new and different and that obviously incorporates something I love is exciting. But trolling for customers and dealing with difficult people goes with the territory and would get old very quick. Oh, not to mention the crazy hours.
The store you choose will be the most important thing you do. I got very lucky. You want to look for a family owned store if you can find one with a long standing good reputation. Check the Yelp reviews but remember there will always be some bad ones. Feel free to call me if you would like or email me and I can fill you full of information.
Craig
I absolutely agree. If I go to check any places out that I'm not familiar with, I would walk if I see ADM and dealer added equipment stickers on all the windows or salespeople using 4-squares, for example. Thank you for your offer, Craig. I actually was already figuring I'd bother you if I had any questions. My wife asked me if I knew any successful salesman who were also car guys. I explained I recall just a handful because I think it is a very rare breed, but only 1 was still active on the boards, and he retired and said the biz was getting to him in the end.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Q, I had a summer job at the BMW operation in Montvale one year when I was in college (parts warehouse). Still best job I ever had! Big mistake I made when I graduated was not just haunting all the local car operations to get any sort of corporate entry level job. BMW, MB (where shifty worked) and Volvo were all real close to where I grew up. Hey, if gonna have an office drone job, might as well be related to cars!
Take a look at Subaru too. They are down by Philly, and seem to just keep growing. In the process of moving to a new headquarters building in Camden. I have a friend that is a pretty big shot over there, though I believe he will be retiring pretty soon.
Sandy, you are near west palm, right? We have family here that are heading down that way today (they drove down yesterday to catch a flight today to W. Palm out of Philly). Supposed to have been 85 recently. We are getting snow this evening, so I want to go with them!
Wow, it takes a whole 60 seconds max to put in the plug! And I don’t plug mine in but every 3 Days or so. Some parking garages have charging stations so I can recharge while I’m out. Last I looked I never saw any gas stations in a public parking garage. If I had a longer range Tesla or Bolt, I might only plug it in once a week. And hey! I’m not driving anywhere to get gas! Seriously, I think it’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it.
In our garage it's so easy to plug in/unplug the car that we don't even think about it anymore; it takes an additional 10 seconds at most- and in the i3 at least, the car won't move if it is still connected to the charger. As for the incredibly difficult and complex chore of checking the state of charge of the battery, it takes all of five seconds using the BMW ConnectedDrive app. I've filled it up with gas(2.0 gallons) twice; once the day I picked it up and the second time over one year later.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Applied for a Volvo corporate job today. Certainly not holding my breath, but quietly hoping.
If you think it would help to have a reference from a crazy old coot on the internet feel free to put me down. My self-made title is Exectutive Transportation Specialist.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
OF...I’ve known at least 3 people who own PT Cruisers. They all love them. They say they are as reliable as screwdriver and cheap to own/operate. They too bemoan they were never updated and are no longer made.
Rental Hondas.....I rent a lot of cars for my work travel. I think over the last 20 years or so, I’ve seen one in a Hertz fleet.....a CRV. I assumed it was bought from a dealer as sort of a “one off”.
Other than that, seen no others. Lots of Camrys, Corollas, and RAVs out there for rent, though.
Hertz will upgrade me every once in a while given how many cars I rent from them (not nearly as many recently because of UBER). It’s usually a Q50 with the 2.0, or the Mercedes CLA, sometimes a Jag. They are all ordinarily the low to medium optioned cars, though.
A few weeks ago, had a Toyota 4Runner. Had one in the GG fleet many years ago and loved it. Aside from the cosmetics and tech, they don’t drive a whole lot different these days. That’s not a knock. Toyota made a good vehicle and didn’t mess with it too much.
OF...I’ve known at least 3 people who own PT Cruisers. They all love them. They say they are as reliable as screwdriver and cheap to own/operate. They too bemoan they were never updated and are no longer made.
Rental Hondas.....I rent a lot of cars for my work travel. I think over the last 20 years or so, I’ve seen one in a Hertz fleet.....a CRV. I assumed it was bought from a dealer as sort of a “one off”.
Other than that, seen no others. Lots of Camrys, Corollas, and RAVs out there for rent, though.
Hertz will upgrade me every once in a while given how many cars I rent from them (not nearly as many recently because of UBER). It’s usually a Q50 with the 2.0, or the Mercedes CLA, sometimes a Jag. They are all ordinarily the low to medium optioned cars, though.
A few weeks ago, had a Toyota 4Runner. Had one in the GG fleet many years ago and loved it. Aside from the cosmetics and tech, they don’t drive a whole lot different these days. That’s not a knock. Toyota made a good vehicle and didn’t mess with it too much.
I have mixed emotions on the PT. on one hand it is a handy little grocery getter that handles ok and has nice pickup down low. On the other hand it was obsolete tech even back in 2009 and that becomes more and more evident. Chronic problems with brake rotors and suspension parts are becoming really annoying. The fact that it's starting to rust at 40k miles is a big disappointment. If I had it to do over again I would gave bought something different.
As to rental cars they all seem to drive about the same. The only one so far that impressed me was the Ford Focus. Maybe I'll get to drive an Audi some day but the last time one came around the young guys were fighting over it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
To be what’s going on with your Dodge Cornet that you have any new updates I know winter time and all ha ha Ha spring will be here before you know it can wait to bring my car to some shows soon just have to get a reliable driver main problem replaced carburetor with nice new Harley one with electric choke have to replace the gas tank two is the sending unit and stuff wasn’t even there in the gauge cluster
Did a bunch of other work to it to spend a little bit of money nothing too crazy though had to be done have a nice custom exhaust on my car with headers but I was going to do anyway and under coded since unfortunately have no garage space in the state outside under a cover
@ab348, My wife is a very conservative driver but drives an MKC with the upgrade 2.3. A couple of weeks ago, she told me someone tailgated her all the way down a long hill. At the light, they tried to jump ahead when it turned green heading into a one lane merge. She saw it was a Nissan Rogue and thought, Really? A Rogue? No way that's going to happen. Hit the gas and wow this thing's really fast.
Last fall I was out on the bike, I was first in the left lane with a riced out Civic next to me. Now the bike isn't fast as far as bikes go but it will leave the vast majority of cars in the dust. So when the light turned green I took off normally for the bike leaving the Civic behind, I got up to my cruising speed (a little over the limit) and I noticed the Civic racing up from behind and passing me. At the next light he looked over at me with a grit eating shin on his face like he just beat me in a race. When that light turned green I went WOT and never saw him again.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
So, remember last week's story about my $22 microwave oven light bulb?
The damn thing blew last night. I turned on the lights and noticed only the right one was working. Opened up the housing and there was a dark stain on the inside of the bulb glass. Tried reinstalling a few times but no go, dead. Unreal.
Fortunately, I had taken @imidazol97 's advice after my experience last week and found a pair of LED lamps on Amazon Canada. I needed some other stuff there anyway so I ordered all of it and it arrived yesterday morning. I was going to just stash them for a while but last night I pressed them into service.
They seem to work great but are rather bright. The hi/low function for the switch on the oven has only a minimal effect. But fortunately I have some dimming film from Lightdims.com here, and a bit of that on the inside of the lens of the lamp cover brings it down to an acceptable level. Brilliant! The best part is that 2 of these LED lamps were $12 or per bulb about 1/4 of what the other bulb cost.
The second is an Internet rumor that Uber will soon allow riders to opt for only women drivers on pick up. This is supposedly because of women fearing attack by male drivers especially if the are alone or drunk.
In my opinion such a provision would be illegal discrimination but maybe I'm misunderstanding Title VIIII.
You folks are smarter than me so what do you say?
Title IX applies to schools. As for the customer requesting a specific gender it wouldn't be illegal.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
To be what’s going on with your Dodge Cornet that you have any new updates I know winter time and all ha ha Ha spring will be here before you know it can wait to bring my car to some shows soon just have to get a reliable driver main problem replaced carburetor with nice new Harley one with electric choke have to replace the gas tank two is the sending unit and stuff wasn’t even there in the gauge cluster
So far, just rebuilding the door panels and painting the interior emblems. I really should get out there and start pulling the engine apart.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Uber is not a government institution and does not receive state funds. They get quite a bit more latitude to do as they please. I believe several smaller ride sharing apps are already doing this.
Discrimination. Based on sex.
Uber isn't discriminating the customer is. It would be no different than a woman preferring a woman doctor, or requesting a specific server at a restaurant. Uber is just accommodating a customer request not making the decision.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The issue now might be where the profits go - do you want to support the kleptocracy? Of course, the key there is Volvo generating a profit, which I am still doubtful - they've done an amazing job overhauling their lineup and make some compelling vehicles, but such work isn't cheap.
Owned by Geely of China. But, they are made in the USA and Sweden. Country of origin is getting to be less important because of global facilities for all brands. Remember Chrysler......made in Detroit....but many Chryslers weren't.
OF...I’ve known at least 3 people who own PT Cruisers. They all love them. They say they are as reliable as screwdriver and cheap to own/operate. They too bemoan they were never updated and are no longer made.
Rental Hondas.....I rent a lot of cars for my work travel. I think over the last 20 years or so, I’ve seen one in a Hertz fleet.....a CRV. I assumed it was bought from a dealer as sort of a “one off”.
Other than that, seen no others. Lots of Camrys, Corollas, and RAVs out there for rent, though.
Hertz will upgrade me every once in a while given how many cars I rent from them (not nearly as many recently because of UBER). It’s usually a Q50 with the 2.0, or the Mercedes CLA, sometimes a Jag. They are all ordinarily the low to medium optioned cars, though.
A few weeks ago, had a Toyota 4Runner. Had one in the GG fleet many years ago and loved it. Aside from the cosmetics and tech, they don’t drive a whole lot different these days. That’s not a knock. Toyota made a good vehicle and didn’t mess with it too much.
I have mixed emotions on the PT. on one hand it is a handy little grocery getter that handles ok and has nice pickup down low. On the other hand it was obsolete tech even back in 2009 and that becomes more and more evident. Chronic problems with brake rotors and suspension parts are becoming really annoying. The fact that it's starting to rust at 40k miles is a big disappointment. If I had it to do over again I would gave bought something different.
As to rental cars they all seem to drive about the same. The only one so far that impressed me was the Ford Focus. Maybe I'll get to drive an Audi some day but the last time one came around the young guys were fighting over it.
Coincidental, but I took my “date” out for a nice Valentine’s Dinner last night on KYFDX’s side of the Ohio River. I parked the car and as we were walking to the restaurant, my date, looking straight ahead, yelled “Oh My Gawd”!. Following her line of site, I saw a guy walking towards us with a gun in a holster around his waist.
We both stopped dead in our tracks. He kept on walking and snickering as he passed us. I’ll assume in KY it’s legal to open carry fire arms.
As we talked over dinner, we came to the conclusion that his gun wasn’t for protection, but for the shocked attention he received when people noticed him carrying it.
True; Kentucky is an open carry state. I have occasionally carried my P85 in a holster coming back from training, etc., but I don’t make a habit of it. If I win the election I will almost certainly carry concealed whenever I’m traveling to and from the courthouse. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
RB...you’re an officer of the court (or will be again, shortly). I understand your need.
This guy? I know I shouldn’t profile, but if the guy we saw was anything other than a fringe dwelling psycho, I’d be shocked. My “friend” said she thought he was living a childhood dream of being a cowboy. PRobably some truth there.
Don’t get me wrong. I own guns....a 12 gauge and a 9mm hand gun. I’m not anti-gun! This guy carrying one on his hip in a Wyatt Earp holster to take a stroll down a highly populated entertainment district (KYFDX...we were at Newport on the Landing) stirred a lot of negative reactions as people cut a wide swath away from him. Probably more than just a little fear mixed in, too. Carrying it caused more distrust of him, than it did respect, which is what he was trying to demand.
Wyatt Earp and most people who lived in the cities and towns of the old west usually kept their guns in their pockets, some even had special pockets sewn into coats to carry their guns. Holsters were mostly used by farmers, ranch hands (both had a low rate of handgun ownership) and those who lived solitary lives in the wilderness.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Many cars we consider special or even exotic are common in European (especially German) fleets. Want an S/7/A8? Dime a dozen. AMG/M/S-RS? Easy.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Those two brands can get away with it, as their high model/halo cars are so good.
Spoke with some Enterprise workers on Monday, they have to wear green polo shirts and long slacks. I asked about shorts like I wear at Hertz and told shorts are not permited, even the cargo style I usually wear for the multitude pf pockets to hold my wallet, cell phone and assorted chargers and cords. Also there's the issue of $.10 less per hour.
But waiting to hear from them and will try it out if hired. If it becomes too much, can always cut back or just tell them I need to give my other job my full concentration. Truly feel that working 6 days/week could be a real problem after a few weeks...just not sure my body will hold out. It didn't back in March of 2014 when I left the West Palm gig and only kept Hertz. Saw them advertising in Craigslist.com again and dropped them an email saying I'd love to come back a couple days a week but again was told they will not hire any drivers that used to work there. Still haven't been given any logical reason as to why not. Very strange indeed!!
So, waiting on Enterprise and if positive, will give them a whirl. The staying in just Broward County is appealing as I hate going to Miami/Dade where I was all afternoon in horrendous traffic. So annoying!!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Hopefully, one day soon, one of these close dealers will wake up and hire me so I can show them how wrong they really are. Just want a "fair shot" like anyone else with no special treatment on any level.
The Sandman, the eternal optimist
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Another reason I wouldn't buy one is.....do I really want to plug and unplug my car whenever I leave it in the garage? What if I think I am going to go out again and I end up not going out, and forgetting? I want to simplify my life......I come home, I know how much gas I have, I leave the car in the garage.....no plugging in and unplugging in the morning.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Craig
Volvo has been through so many ups and downs that a Volvo isn't really a Volvo anymore. It got to the point we rarely kept a Volvo trade in. I think the Chinese own them now but I could be wrong. Just my unasked for opinion.
Did you see Marco's video.....$12000 for batteries vs $100 for a gas tank. The concept works because EVs are subsidized. I would rather go to a gas station once a week than plug in and out every day....or even have to worry about how many miles I can go before I run out of power.
Besides at the gas station I can get a coffee and a Wawa sandwich (and go for a wawa if need be).......can't do that in my garage.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
My wife asked me if I knew any successful salesman who were also car guys. I explained I recall just a handful because I think it is a very rare breed, but only 1 was still active on the boards, and he retired and said the biz was getting to him in the end.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Take a look at Subaru too. They are down by Philly, and seem to just keep growing. In the process of moving to a new headquarters building in Camden. I have a friend that is a pretty big shot over there, though I believe he will be retiring pretty soon.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Rental Hondas.....I rent a lot of cars for my work travel. I think over the last 20 years or so, I’ve seen one in a Hertz fleet.....a CRV. I assumed it was bought from a dealer as sort of a “one off”.
Other than that, seen no others. Lots of Camrys, Corollas, and RAVs out there for rent, though.
Hertz will upgrade me every once in a while given how many cars I rent from them (not nearly as many recently because of UBER). It’s usually a Q50 with the 2.0, or the Mercedes CLA, sometimes a Jag. They are all ordinarily the low to medium optioned cars, though.
A few weeks ago, had a Toyota 4Runner. Had one in the GG fleet many years ago and loved it. Aside from the cosmetics and tech, they don’t drive a whole lot different these days. That’s not a knock. Toyota made a good vehicle and didn’t mess with it too much.
As to rental cars they all seem to drive about the same. The only one so far that impressed me was the Ford Focus. Maybe I'll get to drive an Audi some day but the last time one came around the young guys were fighting over it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The damn thing blew last night. I turned on the lights and noticed only the right one was working. Opened up the housing and there was a dark stain on the inside of the bulb glass. Tried reinstalling a few times but no go, dead. Unreal.
Fortunately, I had taken @imidazol97 's advice after my experience last week and found a pair of LED lamps on Amazon Canada. I needed some other stuff there anyway so I ordered all of it and it arrived yesterday morning. I was going to just stash them for a while but last night I pressed them into service.
They seem to work great but are rather bright. The hi/low function for the switch on the oven has only a minimal effect. But fortunately I have some dimming film from Lightdims.com here, and a bit of that on the inside of the lens of the lamp cover brings it down to an acceptable level. Brilliant!
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
This guy? I know I shouldn’t profile, but if the guy we saw was anything other than a fringe dwelling psycho, I’d be shocked. My “friend” said she thought he was living a childhood dream of being a cowboy. PRobably some truth there.
Don’t get me wrong. I own guns....a 12 gauge and a 9mm hand gun. I’m not anti-gun! This guy carrying one on his hip in a Wyatt Earp holster to take a stroll down a highly populated entertainment district (KYFDX...we were at Newport on the Landing) stirred a lot of negative reactions as people cut a wide swath away from him. Probably more than just a little fear mixed in, too. Carrying it caused more distrust of him, than it did respect, which is what he was trying to demand.
Wyatt Earp and most people who lived in the cities and towns of the old west usually kept their guns in their pockets, some even had special pockets sewn into coats to carry their guns. Holsters were mostly used by farmers, ranch hands (both had a low rate of handgun ownership) and those who lived solitary lives in the wilderness.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,