Prepare For A PT Cruiser Rental Car Shortage
Time is running out if you’re dreaming to get a Sebring convertible or other Chrysler rental car on your next trip. Dollar and Thrifty announced that they’ve canceled their orders for loads of cars from the American carmaker. In the past, the two rental car companies have ordered almost three quarters of their fleet from Chrysler, but in 2010, only about a third will be coming from the pentastar. The company had an agreement with Chrysler that required a certain amount of order per year, but after Chrysler hit the bankruptcy courts, Dollar and Thrifty were free to go elsewhere.
They will be looking to Ford, General Motors, Nissan, and Kia to fill the parking spaces at airports around the country. For 2010, Dollar and Thrifty will be purchasing about 90,000 vehicles, but only 27,000 of these cars will be coming from Chrysler. In the good old days there would have been a much larger check being written over to Chrysler.
Without a doubt the most disturbing concern coming from this announcement is the possible shortage of PT Cruisers. We are highly concerned that due to a lack of availability in the market, the rental price of these retro inspired beauties may soar. Well, we’re exaggerating a little bit, but this is definitely not the best news for Chrysler. For rental car users, this probably isn’t that big of a deal. They’ll still have some Chryslers if you just love their cars, and there will be a little more variety so you can hope to score a Mustang convertible.
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· Dollar Thrifty Cuts Chrysler Purchases, Costs
[Reuters]
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[Photo of a PT Cruiser car show: MiK]
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