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Caspers2SSRS · 10-04-2012, 04:45 PM

First of all....................The OP has provided plenty of material video evidence to back up his claims against Hertz's deceptive practices in his vacationing locale..His contract clearly line itemzes a SS model in the rate he was charged..........That should subdue anyone pointing out that he may possibly be a troll..........apologies should be forthcoming as quickly from the same lot as they were initially tossing the OP under the bridge.........Thanks OP and kudo's for your willingness to expose yourself personally while helping stave off a wolf from the next unexpected Camaro renters wallet. Hertz's should be ashamed...................one could suppose they're following the old corporate creed'o and another reason American's Companies keep losing ground, there is obvioulsy less reason to trust them........Its easier saying you're sorry after getting caught, than doing the right thing upfront~Thats my .02 on the matter.................if it matters at all.

cmb74656 · 10-04-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mysteek

Yeah, I agree with Belle. If they charged you extra having the SS versus a LT or LS as a rental you better ask for your money back. That's false advertisement if they are saying they have SS and only have V6's on the lot.

It's worse than false advertising, it's consumer fraud.

RallySS · 10-04-2012, 05:59 PM

I could see where someone may have bought a V6, then traded the whole car minus the badges back to the rental car place. I'm really surprised there isn't a more concerted investigation of this to see if someone essentially stole the higher end car to have it shipped or kept it on the island. Either way, something sounds very bad in this case.

Fiveg56 · 10-04-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroz06

I had noticed it had no omph

None?? The V6 isn't a V8, but it is no slouch either.

E.T. · 10-04-2012, 06:30 PM

It does have a decent amount of ooomph, you just gotta wind up the engine into the higher RPMs

Fiveg56 · 10-04-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

It does have a decent amount of ooomph, you just gotta wind up the engine into the higher RPMs

True....not much tourqe...needs the RPMs to pull.

camaroz06 · 10-04-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

None?? The V6 isn't a V8, but it is no slouch either.

Oh it had much more opmh than my 02 V6 but I had been expecting much more for a car that should have had 400HP. It was certainly no slouch though.

oldfriend · 10-04-2012, 09:29 PM

Or you lost two cylinders and all the stuff that goes with that on the way there ?

xkloid · 10-05-2012, 12:55 AM

I would enjoy my vacation and then do everything possible to pull the carpet out from under these frauds. Anyone who says just get a reduction in the price is a little to eager to bend over and grab their ankles for these shysters. The local television station and the AG are a good place to start. I am sure a hidden camera spot would be a hit on the late news.

meissen · 10-05-2012, 07:05 AM

The real problem is that it misrepresents a GM vehicle. GM should be the ones taking Hertz to court over it.

mgaspari · 10-05-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pouncer72

I'd sue. Raise a stink, get the news involved. Hertz will settle. Blatant misdirection and false advertising.

sue.. lmao, not that big of a deal. why is everyone so sue happy. its a shame.

upflying · 10-05-2012, 09:34 AM

Unless I missed it what did the VIN indicate on the Hertz car? V6 or V8? I think the engine code is the 8th digit.

slick rick · 10-05-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by upflying

Unless I missed it what did the VIN indicate on the Hertz car? V6 or V8? I think the engine code is the 8th digit.

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Originally Posted by camaroz06

The VIN is also that for a V6 car.

babytiger · 10-05-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mgaspari

sue.. lmao, not that big of a deal. why is everyone so sue happy. its a shame.

IF, the OP found an attorney to represent him, Hertz would shut it down before the ink dried on the paper. And the OP wouldn't get a cent by the way, probably some vouchers for a free rental.
This is retarded. 4 pages and over 100 posts....

10-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#101
RallySS Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow RS/2SS Vert M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saucier, MS Posts: 623	I could see where someone may have bought a V6, then traded the whole car minus the badges back to the rental car place. I'm really surprised there isn't a more concerted investigation of this to see if someone essentially stole the higher end car to have it shipped or kept it on the island. Either way, something sounds very bad in this case. __________________ If you expect to score points by whining, join a European soccer team.

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E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	It does have a decent amount of ooomph, you just gotta wind up the engine into the higher RPMs __________________

10-05-2012, 12:55 AM	#107
xkloid ITZ COOL Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milwaukee, USA Posts: 314 View My Garage	I would enjoy my vacation and then do everything possible to pull the carpet out from under these frauds. Anyone who says just get a reduction in the price is a little to eager to bend over and grab their ankles for these shysters. The local television station and the AG are a good place to start. I am sure a hidden camera spot would be a hit on the late news. __________________

10-05-2012, 07:05 AM	#108
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	The real problem is that it misrepresents a GM vehicle. GM should be the ones taking Hertz to court over it. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

10-04-2012, 04:45 PM	#99
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	First of all....................The OP has provided plenty of material video evidence to back up his claims against Hertz's deceptive practices in his vacationing locale..His contract clearly line itemzes a SS model in the rate he was charged..........That should subdue anyone pointing out that he may possibly be a troll..........apologies should be forthcoming as quickly from the same lot as they were initially tossing the OP under the bridge.........Thanks OP and kudo's for your willingness to expose yourself personally while helping stave off a wolf from the next unexpected Camaro renters wallet. Hertz's should be ashamed...................one could suppose they're following the old corporate creed'o and another reason American's Companies keep losing ground, there is obvioulsy less reason to trust them........Its easier saying you're sorry after getting caught, than doing the right thing upfront~Thats my .02 on the matter.................if it matters at all.

10-04-2012, 09:29 PM	#106
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Or you lost two cylinders and all the stuff that goes with that on the way there ?

10-05-2012, 09:34 AM	#110
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Unless I missed it what did the VIN indicate on the Hertz car? V6 or V8? I think the engine code is the 8th digit.