Can carry a M16 but Can't Rent Cars

[DuallyNewt]

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[saintsfanbrian]

I agree that soldiers deserve the utmost respect but in all honesty it would be making "special" concessions for the car agencies to allow a military person to rent a car under the age of 21 but won't allow anyone else under the age of 21.

It has nothing to do with the fact that they are in the service. It is because of their ages.

In case you didn't know, they can't drink off base either.

Sorry. It sucks but then again, for a few dollars they can fly to Germany and stay in the BEQ and party till dawn.

You and I cannot do that.

[Rightwinger]

Always been a double standard here with age and being in the military. I was a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on my way to Korea for my first assignment and passed through Nashville to see "my girl", "my folks" and have a meal with everyone. I was 20, a college graduate, assigned to a nuclear capable field Artillery unit and had been assigned top secret SCSI clearance but got carded at a steak house in Nashville and couldn't have a beer with my steak.

Heaven's forbid.

[Wingshooter]

I was a flight instructor before I turned 21. I remember when I could teach people to fly an airplane and sign them off, but I couldn't rent a car.

There are a lot of competent 20 year olds out there, and the military is full of them. It's just an insurance thing...

Edited December 31, 2009 by Batman

[saintsfanbrian]

Exactly, Batman, the insurance companies see a lot of people under the age of 21 causing accidents, speeding etc. This leads them to telling the car rental companies that they will not cover anyone under the age of 21 driving the vehicle.

Does it stink - Yup, but that is the way the game is played.

Him with the money makes the rules.

[trblmkr13]

They always had some fly by night places in Oceanside that would rent to under 21 but the cars sucked and the price was double

[TripleDigitRide]

When a Serviceman/woman screws up with an M16, it's on the taxpayers dime. When the same person screws up in a rental car, it's on a private companys dime. Most of us are well aware of the level of disregard the government has with our money.

[R1100R]

Always been a double standard here with age and being in the military. I was a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on my way to Korea for my first assignment and passed through Nashville to see "my girl", "my folks" and have a meal with everyone. I was 20, a college graduate, assigned to a nuclear capable field Artillery unit and had been assigned top secret SCSI clearance but got carded at a steak house in Nashville and couldn't have a beer with my steak.

Heaven's forbid.

It does suck. But I can understand when it comes to a 2nd LT. They shouldn't let them have a Map or Compass either.

[Rightwinger]

LOL

I could run circles around the land nav instructors for your info there Top! Being smarter than those doing the teaching and laying out of courses was fun!

Ask me sometime about the Land Nav course at Ft. Lewis Washington and how I almost got called on the carpet for "cheating" it by finishing it so fast.

All I can say is it involved some HOT NCO's (as in summer time) and a ROTC cadet who used his noodle to figure out how they laid out the course. Needless to say, I got to sleep for about 4 hours while the rest of the class stumbled about in the woods finishing up.

Now turn on the Range Fan, it's foggy out there and we want to be able to see the targets. Bring me a box of squelch while your at it. The radios need filling.

[rentalguy1]

It does suck. But I can understand when it comes to a 2nd LT. They shouldn't let them have a Map or Compass either.

Scariest words from a 2lt, "in my experience..."

[Guest Muttling]

It's not just the service folks, I've got one better for you.....

At age 18, you're of the age of consent. The law says you're old enough to bring a child into this world and responsible enough to be a parent.

But hold on there bunky...you might be responsible enough to have kids but booze and smokes are off limits!!!!!

[Guest SUNTZU]

You can buy cigarettes at 18. Did that change?

[Guest c.a.s.]

Actually, in Tennessee, you're responsible enough to have a child at 13, as long as the person you're doing it with isn't older than 16!

Or 15, if they aren't older than 19!

[Guest Ae-35]

Actually, in Tennessee, you're responsible enough to have a child at 13, as long as the person you're doing it with isn't older than 16!

Or 15, if they aren't older than 19!

STUPID!!!!!!

[Guest grimel]

But, you can rent a moving van at 18, just not the cargo vans. BTDT. Yes, I asked the Ryder guy WTF are you thinking giving a 18 yr old the keys to a 24" van, but, not a standard buy at any car lot van? Some lawyer decided it was safer on the insurance.

[Wingshooter]

But, you can rent a moving van at 18, just not the cargo vans. BTDT. Yes, I asked the Ryder guy WTF are you thinking giving a 18 yr old the keys to a 24" van, but, not a standard buy at any car lot van? Some lawyer decided it was safer on the insurance.

When I moved to college, I rented a moving truck to take a few things to my apartment. I was still too young to rent a car.

[Guest grimel]

When I moved to college, I rented a moving truck to take a few things to my apartment. I was still too young to rent a car.

My car broke down and I HAD to be back at the base at 0600 the next day. I had a "little" extra space after I loaded my sea bag in the moving van.

[56FordGuy]

I thought most places wouldn't let you rent a car until 25. Is it 21?

Anyway, at 18 you can get your CDL and drive 80,000 pound trucks down the road. But you can't rent a four door sedan. Makes sense, right?

[Guest 70below]

Like most things in the world today, its guilty until proven innocent. You may be a better driver than most 40yr olds, but "we're" going to operate under the assumption that you're a maniac behind the wheel because thats what the numbers say.

That said, I knew quite a few GI's when I was that age, and they were all freakin' nuts when they were on leave. I wouldn't have lent my car to them. I'm sure there were some level headed guys too, but I didn't know 'em.

[Guest Linoge]

If I am not mistaken, there is a simple solution: Join USAA. If you rent a car through them, most age-related restrictions and fees tend to be waived.

This may have changed since I last paid attention, what with those restrictions no longer being relevant...

[rentalguy1]

Anyway, at 18 you can get your CDL and drive 80,000 pound trucks down the road. But you can't rent a four door sedan. Makes sense, right?

Only in your home state (intra-state), not cross-country (Interstate). Having said that, I was a driver while I lived in TX, and I never had a problem getting 2500-3000 miles a week while never leaving that state

[56FordGuy]

Only in your home state (intra-state), not cross-country (Interstate). Having said that, I was a driver while I lived in TX, and I never had a problem getting 2500-3000 miles a week while never leaving that state

Yep. I got mine at 18. If I recall correctly, in Tennessee you're only allowed to go 150 miles from your home terminal, and must stay in-state. It would be hard if you got paid by the mile, but I was recovering, repairing, and road testing trucks, not hauling freight.