Buying a Used Car. Rental Car vs not rental?

I am looking into a used cars. And The carfax info says it has been owned by a rental company. Are these cars more or less desirable and Why?Buying a Used Car. Rental Car vs not rental?
Prior rentals very desirable because rental companies take much better care of their cars than many private owners. The oil is changed regularly, tires are replaced and balanced as soon as they're needed. And every tire change requires a front end alignment.





Hoses are regularly replaced along with all filters. Brakes are constantly being checked. And every service maintenance required by the manufacturer is done on time.





Many years ago, rentals were the cheapest cars made. They were the bottom of the line models with no options except for an auto trans. The looked cheap, they felt cheap and people drove them into the ground.





But since the 80's rentals are much more reflective of the type of car you own with the same amenities. People drive them easier. And rental companies make sure that every car in their fleet is in its best running condition. They have a lot at stake with their reputation and with liability issues.





So go ahead and buy a prior rental. It's been very well taken care of.Buying a Used Car. Rental Car vs not rental?
I would recommend looking over the rental car very well. Most rental car companies do change the oil but that is it. They hardly ever keep them long enough to change tires and since they don't actually own them they really don't care. (only one that may not count towards is Enterprise since they own a good amount of their cars.)





And reading everyone else's answers I would have to say that everyone believes that rental car companies actually take great care of the cars.
I bought an ex-rental 2005 Chevy Cavalier last summer for my daughter. The car was in perfect condition. Except of course, I had a 4 wheel alignment done it. But then I get that done on every used car I buy.





She has driven the car clear across the continent and for months at grad school without spending a dime for maintenance other than 3 Mobil One oil changes. Its in a lot better shape than her boufriend's Passat of the same age.





I have no qualms about buying an ex-rental car. And few people actually abuse them. I have rented cars many times and always been careful. Most renters are very careful as it is such a horrific hassle to handle the repairs or damage that people drive carefully to avoid it.
less desirable because people really abuse rental cars.