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camaroz06 · 10-03-2012, 02:13 PM

Hello All,

What better group to help me out on this then the people on this 5th gen forum. Been lurking around a bit since I want to get a SS or (if i lucky) a ZL1 sometime next year. Promised my new wife we'd get a house first...then it's my turn lol.

Anyways, my wife and I are on the last leg of our honeymoon on Oahu. As a treat we upgraded to a Camaro SS since we arrived at the Hertz counter a bit early they had some available. I saw the SS ad flashing by on the TV behind the counter and I bit. I thought it would be nice introduction to a V8 5th gen car for when I look for one next year.

On the drive home I noticed there was something missing, it didnt have a growl and seemed to miss a bit of omph. I have a 02 v6 so while it was certainly more peppy, it didnt feel like it was a 400hp V8 car.

So when I get to where we are going I pop the hood and what is there to my surprise...a V6 engine cover, 6 spark plugs, V6 belt routing, and even V6 engine parts sticker on the underside of the hood. The VIN is also that for a V6 car.

So, what is the deal with this "SS". I even searched the VIN and it comes up as a convertible 2LT. How can they rent this as a SS??? Am I missing something here? Im not crazy that is a V6 in there right?

Some pictures below:

BowtieBelle · 10-03-2012, 02:14 PM

LOL yeah that is definitely a V6. I'd be pitching a fit at Hertz if they upcharged you for an SS and you got a V6. There is a big difference in price as far as rentals go.

slick rick · 10-03-2012, 02:16 PM

Wow

CamaroSkooter · 10-03-2012, 02:18 PM

Hertz: Keepin it classy, one "SS" rental at a time...

BiG_TiMe · 10-03-2012, 02:18 PM

lol even car companies do this?

bhall82 · 10-03-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Hertz: Keepin it classy, one "SS" rental at a time...

camaroz06 · 10-03-2012, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the quick responses. Oh I did throw a fit yesterday, ended up getting the rental for the price we were originally going to pay for a full size, so even less than their regular Camaro rental would cost.

This just seems wrong, how can they do this? It seems to be a fully loaded LT with SS badges. I dont know if I should tell anyone else...I had honestly thought on e-mailing the Hawaii attorney general. Maybe a bit over the top but this is certainly false advertising.

I would just feel really bad for people thinking they are getting an SS and paying for a V8 specialty car when they are getting a fully loaded LT instead.

Mysteek · 10-03-2012, 02:23 PM

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.

RADREVX · 10-03-2012, 02:26 PM

dirt bags. i feel sorry for the people who buy them after the car is retired

Mysteek · 10-03-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RADREVX

dirt bags. i feel sorry for the people who buy them after the car is retired

I almost did that. However, I didn't know it was a rental until I went home and looked it up. Yeah, how about NO!!

pouncer72 · 10-03-2012, 02:29 PM

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

bhall82 · 10-03-2012, 02:31 PM

Sounds like you're getting

in the butt with no lube

tramtwo · 10-03-2012, 02:35 PM

Fraud... or a lot of troll work. Hard to believe a chain would be rebadging cars.

Jim968 · 10-03-2012, 02:38 PM

Wow. I've rented SS's from Hertz in Las Vegas three times previously. No issues as all three were definitely SS A6's. I've got another trip coming up in a few weeks and have another SS reserved. I'll definitely give the car a close look before leaving. An SS badge on a car with no mail slot would be an immediate red flag.

10-03-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
camaroz06 Drives: 2002 V6 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 61	Hertz renting rebadged Camaro LT V6s as V8 SS cars Hello All, What better group to help me out on this then the people on this 5th gen forum. Been lurking around a bit since I want to get a SS or (if i lucky) a ZL1 sometime next year. Promised my new wife we'd get a house first...then it's my turn lol. Anyways, my wife and I are on the last leg of our honeymoon on Oahu. As a treat we upgraded to a Camaro SS since we arrived at the Hertz counter a bit early they had some available. I saw the SS ad flashing by on the TV behind the counter and I bit. I thought it would be nice introduction to a V8 5th gen car for when I look for one next year. On the drive home I noticed there was something missing, it didnt have a growl and seemed to miss a bit of omph. I have a 02 v6 so while it was certainly more peppy, it didnt feel like it was a 400hp V8 car. So when I get to where we are going I pop the hood and what is there to my surprise...a V6 engine cover, 6 spark plugs, V6 belt routing, and even V6 engine parts sticker on the underside of the hood. The VIN is also that for a V6 car. So, what is the deal with this "SS". I even searched the VIN and it comes up as a convertible 2LT. How can they rent this as a SS??? Am I missing something here? Im not crazy that is a V6 in there right? Some pictures below:

10-03-2012, 02:14 PM	#2
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	LOL yeah that is definitely a V6. I'd be pitching a fit at Hertz if they upcharged you for an SS and you got a V6. There is a big difference in price as far as rentals go. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-03-2012, 02:16 PM	#3
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Wow __________________

10-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#4
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Hertz: Keepin it classy, one "SS" rental at a time... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#5
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	lol even car companies do this? __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]

10-03-2012, 02:21 PM	#7
camaroz06 Drives: 2002 V6 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MA Posts: 61	Thanks for the quick responses. Oh I did throw a fit yesterday, ended up getting the rental for the price we were originally going to pay for a full size, so even less than their regular Camaro rental would cost. This just seems wrong, how can they do this? It seems to be a fully loaded LT with SS badges. I dont know if I should tell anyone else...I had honestly thought on e-mailing the Hawaii attorney general. Maybe a bit over the top but this is certainly false advertising. I would just feel really bad for people thinking they are getting an SS and paying for a V8 specialty car when they are getting a fully loaded LT instead.

10-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#8
Mysteek Lounge Gangsta!! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NM Posts: 12,824	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.

10-03-2012, 02:26 PM	#9
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	dirt bags. i feel sorry for the people who buy them after the car is retired

10-03-2012, 02:29 PM	#11
pouncer72 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 365	I'd sue. Raise a stink, get the news involved. Hertz will settle. Blatant misdirection and false advertising.

10-03-2012, 02:31 PM	#12
bhall82 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,241	Sounds like you're getting in the butt with no lube

10-03-2012, 02:35 PM	#13
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Fraud... or a lot of troll work. Hard to believe a chain would be rebadging cars.

10-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#14
Jim968 Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 294	Wow. I've rented SS's from Hertz in Las Vegas three times previously. No issues as all three were definitely SS A6's. I've got another trip coming up in a few weeks and have another SS reserved. I'll definitely give the car a close look before leaving. An SS badge on a car with no mail slot would be an immediate red flag. Last edited by Jim968; 10-03-2012 at 02:50 PM.