How embarrasing!
Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Hey, I just got back from Boston where I rented the Hertz Shelby. Pretty sweet car -- hot looking and sounding, strong pulling, better-than-expected handling, but the live rear axle is a joke. Felt and sounded like the whole damn thing was ready to drop off the car. And, with 1200 miles on it. The most bittersweet part of the whole experience: the Shelby gets WAY more looks than my 911!
-- M
-- M
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by Ucube
I guess I should consider myself lucky here in Houston. Momentum Porsche has always given me a Boxster every time they needed to keep my car for service.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 190
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From: Puyallup, WA
Your responses makes you sound like a bunch of yuppies. "I only drive Imports and P Cars and wear 7 jeans and...."
Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.
PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.
Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.
PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.
Last edited by phwang20; Jul 2, 2006 at 02:18 AM.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 9,686
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From: Ohio
I just took my Kia Sedona in for service and the guy gave me a 997S for a loaner. What was he thinking? Where am I going to put the tools and fence posts? Car rides stiff and it sits too low, keeps dragging the bottom in pot holes. Those Germans will never learn. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 949
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Kirk (the DC one)
is my '87 Buick Electra station wagon. DC drivers can't drive in the snow, but they do get out of the way when they see this coming 
God bless GM!
Race Car
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Suburban Philly
Originally Posted by Nutbeem
Hey - we're renting one of those right now while we're in Maryland. Although I would not catagorize it as "stylish", it is certainly "functional", and the power is pretty good. The Porsche certainly couldn't haul the wife, three kids, and 5 suitcases, a stroller, travel crib, ......
It could have been a, what was that a few years back? Pontiac Transsport?
It could have been a, what was that a few years back? Pontiac Transsport?
Phil
Race Car
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Suburban Philly
Originally Posted by phwang20
Your responses makes you sound like a bunch of yuppies. "I only drive Imports and P Cars and wear 7 jeans and...."
Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.
PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.
Just drive the loaner or don't. Being embarrassed in one? Well, you need help if that's what embarrasses you.
PS. I took my Rolex in for repair and they gave me a Seiko... I was so embarrassed. Sounds childish.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 190
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From: Puyallup, WA
I did misunderstand you then, sorry. When you finished by saying it was a POS, I just assumed you were embarrassed to either be seen in the car or to drive it. My dealer doesn't give out P cars for loaners, then again the closest dealership is in Tacoma, WA. Run the demographics of this city... wow. Happy 4th.
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Instructor
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From: Puyallup, WA
Originally Posted by gofor28off
My car is at the dealer for some warranty items and they arranged for a rental car for me. It is a Pontiac Grand Prix. What a POS!
Soft and unresponsive, terrible seats with no support, a/c whistles, chintzy interior and exterior gimmicks, etc,etc. I am embarrased to drive this thing!......
Soft and unresponsive, terrible seats with no support, a/c whistles, chintzy interior and exterior gimmicks, etc,etc. I am embarrased to drive this thing!......
Later.
