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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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I am taking my car in for its service A here in the next couple of weeks and have a question: I am 18 years old and wondering if there is any age constriction with recieving a loaner? Do the same rules apply as that of a rental car company? Or am I entitled to a loaner because I own a Mercedes?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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Loaner policies vary by dealer.

When you make your reservation for the service, ask about getting a loaner. I had to make a reservation for mine when I made the appointment - otherwise you end up with an Enterprise loaner and there I am sure is the age restriction.

The dealer shouldn't have a problem loaning you the car as long as you show him you're fully insured.

But again, this is a dealer-specific issue.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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usually they only loan cars to people over 21. but if you are nice to them... they SHOULD lend a car to you.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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It depends a lot on the state. For example, NJ, is 25 and older for a 'rental' car...except, in MB's case, they own their rental cars and decide that its 21 and over, at NJ dealers. If a 21 wanted to rent from lets say Budget in NJ, they couldn't, state law.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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not with friggin fletchers in newport, they use enterprise!!! i get stuck driving some lame dodge stratus or chevy monte carlo, c240's are an extra 30 bucks a day, what kinda BS is that?? even one time i took my car to HOI i got a nissan sentra from enterprise.....MB of LN gave me a real loaner, an m320.....now thats service....
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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When I bought my C240 sedan, I took it to get detailed and they were going to give me a C class coupe, and I told them that I was interested in purchasing a ML next year sometime and that is what they did. I got to drive a ML320 for about 5 hours while my C240 was being detailed.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by Rotty
When I bought my C240 sedan, I took it to get detailed and they were going to give me a C class coupe, and I told them that I was interested in purchasing a ML next year sometime and that is what they did. I got to drive a ML320 for about 5 hours while my C240 was being detailed.
Shoulda said SL55amg...lol, yeah, I was told the same thing...if your really interested in a new car they will give you the 'test drive' one as a loaner if they think your serious...

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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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If you are in the so cal area, don't go to Keyes. They have a minimum 25yrs old age restriction....
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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not with friggin fletchers in newport, they use enterprise!!! i get stuck driving some lame dodge stratus or chevy monte carlo, c240's are an extra 30 bucks a day, what kinda BS is that?? even one time i took my car to HOI i got a nissan sentra from enterprise.....MB of LN gave me a real loaner, an m320.....now thats service....
What are you talking about!!???? I go to Fletcher Jones all the time and they give me C240 as loaner all the time for no extra charge ( by the way I am 22)
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:05 AM
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lucky you.....i get stuck with friggin enterprise cars, or have they change their policy?? that was the reason why i dont go to fletchers anymore.....
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