Renting a car

[Bridey]

If you ever rent a car for a trip or whatever do you usually go for something different to the car you own and drive most of the time?

 

[Gomera]

I have on occasion, but actually not by choice. What I mean is that I usually just choose from what they offer me and sometimes that choice is different from my normal ride. It makes it special.

 

[HondaMan]

It just depends on what they give me. There's classes of cars (compact, midsize, etc.) and you usually have to choose from one of those classes, not the actual car

 

[Fanbelt]

It depends on the availability of the cars. I have no issue renting and driving a different car from what I normally drive. I like challenges.

 

[abba]

Hi Bridey! Renting a car that happens to be similar to what you own is a bonus. I usually rent a car because I either need a bigger one or a smaller one. The purpose for which I intend to use the car dictates what type and size car I would look for.

 

[Bridey]

Interesting replies, thanks for answering. I thought more people would say they take the opportunity to upgrade for a rental. Maybe that's just me! (Most of my friends prefer something similar to their current car.)

 

[Tabby]

The last time I rented, all I said I needed was a heater and a CD player. I let them do the rest. :smile:

My brother ALWAYS tells them EXACTLY what he wants - stick shift, GPS, such and such make, model, blah blah blah. I am so embarrassed to even be at the counter with him, I usually just tell him I'll see him when he's done, then go sit on a bench a long ways away. hwell:

 

[Byker]

I don't know why anyone would be that particular about a rental car, but I do like the part about a stick-shift. I've only had to rent a car once and I went in and took the cheapest rental they had. I couldn't see spending the money on upgrades. I was just going to have it for one day.