Worst loaner ever was when my Parents Buick was in the shop, we got a 'Vette, a Che-vette. Wagon no less. Talk about a CRAPPY car!! I can remember going outside on my way to work & I couldn't even bring myself to look at it as I drove away in my RX-3. Gawd, I hated that sardine can!
Best ever was recently, when one of the fleet trucks got wrecked. Insurance paid for a rental, so I ordered a pickup from the local rental yard. None left. I asked for an econo-box (they usually have Neons). No dice.
Me: "What do you have available?"
Agent: "How about a Sirrus?"
Me: "Nah, not familliar with those."
Agent: "All we have left is a Jaguar X-type."
Me: "Darn. Will you give it to me at the compact rate?"
Agent: "Sure."