rental car - Toyota Yaris Forums

DevilGirl · 10-05-2009, 11:29 AM

So I just made the reservation for a rental car while in Orlando in March... Went through Enterprise. What I found weird is that the "economy" class listed a Chevy Aveo or similar. And the "compact" class listed the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, or similar... Wouldn't it be funny if we ended up with a Yaris while on vacation??!! But actually I'd like to have the Versa for the stay. Reminds me of a scene in "Hereos", I think season 1, where the one character, Hero Nakamura, goes up to the rental car counter and requests a Versa, accent and all, and it had to be a blue one, to match the comic book of the future. (Thank my boyfriend for getting me hooked on that show.)

Shroomster · 10-05-2009, 11:50 AM

if you get the versa make sure you sit square in the driver seat of passenger seat, the door panel sits flush against it, no joke.

bronsin · 10-05-2009, 11:54 AM

The Versa is interesting but I dont think I would be at all happy with that cars MPG. I hear car rentals are getting pricey.

DevilGirl · 10-05-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I hear car rentals are getting pricey.

Bout $200 for a week (Mar 12am - 17noon). And that's the cheapest I found it. Other places had their low end starting at around $250-$300 for the same time frame... I was surprised by the price from Enterprise...

Sabretooth · 10-05-2009, 12:30 PM

Just dont take the car outside of FL, they rape you with extra fees and added mileage rates if you cross the state line... They track via GPS.

DevilGirl · 10-05-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabretooth

Just dont take the car outside of FL, they rape you with extra fees and added mileage rates if you cross the state line... They track via GPS.

Thanks for the tip. We plan on staying in and around Orlando, with maybe a day trip to Tampa to go to Busch Gardens.

nemelek · 10-05-2009, 02:06 PM

When I rented a car out of Miami they gave us a high lighted safe route out of town.

Whatever you get, drive it like you stoled it.

yaris-me · 10-05-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Bout $200 for a week (Mar 12am - 17noon). And that's the cheapest I found it. Other places had their low end starting at around $250-$300 for the same time frame... I was surprised by the price from Enterprise...

Try to find a car rental that's in the terminal. It's very convenient. Car rentals outside the terminal can be aggravating when you return. It might be wise to pay a little extra. Just a thought.

TheRealEnth · 10-05-2009, 06:11 PM

i wanna drive a stock yaris to see the difference, i dont remember how they drive

CtrlAltDefeat · 10-05-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

if you get the versa make sure you sit square in the driver seat of passenger seat, the door panel sits flush against it, no joke.

uhh wat?

daf62757 · 10-05-2009, 07:22 PM

I was in Phoenix a month ago and got a Yaris from Enterprise. What a disappointment. The car came with nothing on it except a speedometer. I have power windows and cruise and not having it on the rental was a real let down. I don't know how people cope without those creature comforts.

bronsin · 10-05-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by daf62757

I have power windows and cruise and not having it on the rental was a real let down. I don't know how people cope without those creature comforts.

I view things like that as boat anchors around my neck. In a few years theyre going to break and cost $$$$ to fix. Except I have YarisWorlds CC which cost like $8!

Shroomster · 10-06-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

uhh wat?

there is no gap between the door panel and the seat cushion for the two front seats. if you're not sitting directly in the middle of the seat when you close the door you will get hit. that is why the whole door panel is padded (just about)

TO DevilGirl try calling L&M car rental here in Orlando. they have a GREAT HABIT of meeting and then beating any quote you get.

I work for Avis/budget by the way and honestly yeah car rentals are getting expensive. I've seen receipts in the cars for a few days range from $65-350 not even a whole week!!!

DevilGirl · 10-06-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yaris-me

Try to find a car rental that's in the terminal. It's very convenient. Car rentals outside the terminal can be aggravating when you return. It might be wise to pay a little extra. Just a thought.

Thankfully the Enterprise rentals are in the main terminal at Orlando Intl. I made sure of that fact. Though my dad (who travels every week for his company), frequently rents from places that are not at the airports (usually finds a shuttle to get back and forth). And that's in both large and small cities...

DevilGirl · 10-06-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

TO DevilGirl try calling L&M car rental here in Orlando. they have a GREAT HABIT of meeting and then beating any quote you get.

Got a number for them? Do they do pick-up/returns to the airport? While I don't have much of an issue with shuttles, my boyfriend hates them...

Shroomster · 10-06-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Got a number for them? Do they do pick-up/returns to the airport? While I don't have much of an issue with shuttles, my boyfriend hates them...

here is the website <<<<CLICK

1-800-277-5171 it says pick up drop off at OIA and I'm pretty sure they have the cars there at the terminal. I drive by their maint facility everyday.

MUSKOKA800 · 10-06-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I view things like that as boat anchors around my neck. In a few years theyre going to break and cost $$$$ to fix. Except I have YarisWorlds CC which cost like $8!

Perhaps in the 80's or if you own a VW.
Today your window crank is as likely to fail as the electronic gear.

DevilGirl · 10-06-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

here is the website <<<<CLICK

1-800-277-5171 it says pick up drop off at OIA and I'm pretty sure they have the cars there at the terminal. I drive by their maint facility everyday.

Checked out their pricing on their website... Bout $150 more for the week than Enterprise... Called to ask bout meeting/beating Enterprise's pricing, was informed that could only be done at the counter with a confirmation in hand. Guess I can try it when we get there. Worse case scenario, I have to cancel the Enterprise rental that day. Though I suppose I should see if there are any charges for cancelling on short notice... A lotta places do.

Thanks for the tip though!

EDIT: Booked directly through Enterprise, there is no cancellation surcharge. Yay!

10-05-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
DevilGirl Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 681	rental car So I just made the reservation for a rental car while in Orlando in March... Went through Enterprise. What I found weird is that the "economy" class listed a Chevy Aveo or similar. And the "compact" class listed the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, or similar... Wouldn't it be funny if we ended up with a Yaris while on vacation??!! But actually I'd like to have the Versa for the stay. Reminds me of a scene in "Hereos", I think season 1, where the one character, Hero Nakamura, goes up to the rental car counter and requests a Versa, accent and all, and it had to be a blue one, to match the comic book of the future. (Thank my boyfriend for getting me hooked on that show.) __________________ 2009 3dr LB MT Meteorite Metalic. Car bought 8/7/09. Now over 89k miles of trouble free driving, other than user error!!

10-05-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Just dont take the car outside of FL, they rape you with extra fees and added mileage rates if you cross the state line... They track via GPS. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

10-05-2009, 02:06 PM	#7
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	When I rented a car out of Miami they gave us a high lighted safe route out of town. Whatever you get, drive it like you stoled it. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

10-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	i wanna drive a stock yaris to see the difference, i dont remember how they drive __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

10-05-2009, 07:22 PM	#11
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	I was in Phoenix a month ago and got a Yaris from Enterprise. What a disappointment. The car came with nothing on it except a speedometer. I have power windows and cruise and not having it on the rental was a real let down. I don't know how people cope without those creature comforts. __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

10-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#2
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	if you get the versa make sure you sit square in the driver seat of passenger seat, the door panel sits flush against it, no joke.

10-05-2009, 11:54 AM	#3
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	The Versa is interesting but I dont think I would be at all happy with that cars MPG. I hear car rentals are getting pricey.

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