Need advice about rental car after my Z was hit!

yungkani · 08-09-2016, 04:07 PM

So this past weekend I got hit after a lady was trying to pull over to buy some lemonade. She admitted fault and my car is now being repaired but how do I go about getting a rental car and one that is comparable? I went into Hertz today and they gave me a piece of **** Chevy Spark that's actually embarrassing to drive. Does anyone have any advice on picking out an actual COMPARABLE car to the Z? Keep in mind I was not at fault so the other driver would have to pay for the rental 100%. The auto body shop says that repairs will take 3 weeks and there is no way in Hell that I will be driving the Chevy Shitbox for that long.

Firebase99 · 08-09-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yungkani

So this past weekend I got hit after a lady was trying to pull over to buy some lemonade. She admitted fault and my car is now being repaired but how do I go about getting a rental car and one that is comparable? I went into Hertz today and they gave me a piece of **** Chevy Spark that's actually embarrassing to drive. Does anyone have any advice on picking out an actual COMPARABLE car to the Z? Keep in mind I was not at fault so the other driver would have to pay for the rental 100%. The auto body shop says that repairs will take 3 weeks and there is no way in Hell that I will be driving the Chevy Shitbox for that long.

I dont know, sorry about the Z. Ive driven that turd on wheels too. Id rather drink bleach.

zero · 08-09-2016, 05:00 PM

If the other party would agree to pay, you can try this rental, https://www.bhrentacar.com

barncobob · 08-09-2016, 06:00 PM

any free loaner ive ever gotten is a POS.

forgot pw · 08-09-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yungkani

So this past weekend I got hit after a lady was trying to pull over to buy some lemonade. She admitted fault and my car is now being repaired but how do I go about getting a rental car and one that is comparable? I went into Hertz today and they gave me a piece of **** Chevy Spark that's actually embarrassing to drive. Does anyone have any advice on picking out an actual COMPARABLE car to the Z? Keep in mind I was not at fault so the other driver would have to pay for the rental 100%. The auto body shop says that repairs will take 3 weeks and there is no way in Hell that I will be driving the Chevy Shitbox for that long.

Hertz has mustangs?

AT too.

forgot pw · 08-09-2016, 06:23 PM

But not sure wat da problem is. I'd just drive the spark home. .. And pull out my STI. Lol

Chuck33079 · 08-09-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

any free loaner ive ever gotten is a POS.

That's been my experience as well.

Duc_Z09 · 08-09-2016, 09:37 PM

There's a Spark that parks where I work but I've never seen the owner. The color can best be described as "vaginal pink."

Ventruck · 08-09-2016, 09:50 PM

I put up with a Jetta (lmao some people literally think that's supposed to rival a Civic), but then again it was only for like 3 days. I actually quit on it vs. keep it for the weekend because there was clearly a heavy smoker in it.

axmea? · 08-09-2016, 09:54 PM

You can argue that you do not feel safe and used to something similar to the Z and should be provided a comparable loaner/rental. Enterprise tried to find me a nice convertible but could not locate one. I ended up with a '16 BMW 328I when I was hit. All I was after is an upgraded vehicle because I refuse to drive a Versa.

ChopsZ · 08-09-2016, 10:00 PM

It's a rental. Who cares what it is? It's not like you're going to be paying on the thing for the next 4 or 5 years.

axmea? · 08-09-2016, 10:21 PM

OP you and i know what it is like to get hit and get offered a piece of 5h!t car. Demand a better vehicle no matter what. Rental companies know how much the consumer can get away with so just work with them.

Cyber370 · 08-10-2016, 04:55 AM

There are plenty of mustangs at rental places. I'm sure they should keep you entertained while you wait for your Z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-10-2016, 06:59 AM

Here go my bowels on my cell phone again! Faaaaaarrrrrrt!!!! Splaaaaaat!!!*

/Angelo350Z/ · 08-10-2016, 07:41 AM

Speak with the insurance company and demand a better rental. One company gave me a BMW 228 once, it was pretty sweet.

08-09-2016, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
yungkani Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7 Drives: 12 370z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 8	Need advice about rental car after my Z was hit! So this past weekend I got hit after a lady was trying to pull over to buy some lemonade. She admitted fault and my car is now being repaired but how do I go about getting a rental car and one that is comparable? I went into Hertz today and they gave me a piece of **** Chevy Spark that's actually embarrassing to drive. Does anyone have any advice on picking out an actual COMPARABLE car to the Z? Keep in mind I was not at fault so the other driver would have to pay for the rental 100%. The auto body shop says that repairs will take 3 weeks and there is no way in Hell that I will be driving the Chevy Shitbox for that long.

08-09-2016, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	If the other party would agree to pay, you can try this rental, https://www.bhrentacar.com __________________

08-09-2016, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	any free loaner ive ever gotten is a POS. Chuck33079 and Ni9TFiVE like this.

08-09-2016, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
forgot pw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iggyland Posts: 409 Drives: enterTrollment Rep Power: 2517	But not sure wat da problem is. I'd just drive the spark home. .. And pull out my STI. Lol __________________ temporary newb suit.. i hope

08-09-2016, 09:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	You can argue that you do not feel safe and used to something similar to the Z and should be provided a comparable loaner/rental. Enterprise tried to find me a nice convertible but could not locate one. I ended up with a '16 BMW 328I when I was hit. All I was after is an upgraded vehicle because I refuse to drive a Versa. Ghostvette likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-09-2016, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	I put up with a Jetta (lmao some people literally think that's supposed to rival a Civic), but then again it was only for like 3 days. I actually quit on it vs. keep it for the weekend because there was clearly a heavy smoker in it.

08-09-2016, 10:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	It's a rental. Who cares what it is? It's not like you're going to be paying on the thing for the next 4 or 5 years. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

08-09-2016, 10:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	OP you and i know what it is like to get hit and get offered a piece of 5h!t car. Demand a better vehicle no matter what. Rental companies know how much the consumer can get away with so just work with them. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 08-09-2016 at 10:24 PM.

08-10-2016, 04:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19371	There are plenty of mustangs at rental places. I'm sure they should keep you entertained while you wait for your Z.

08-10-2016, 06:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Here go my bowels on my cell phone again! Faaaaaarrrrrrt!!!! Splaaaaaat!!!* __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-10-2016, 07:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Speak with the insurance company and demand a better rental. One company gave me a BMW 228 once, it was pretty sweet. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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