Please tell me this isnt a forum car...

CD2534 · 08-08-2013, 07:30 AM

Anyone else think this is a bad idea?

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ake53 · 08-08-2013, 07:46 AM

300 seems cheap and I would beat on it. OP has no idea.

SWOLE · 08-08-2013, 08:24 AM

I actually found that same ad yesterday. I wonder if he's going to get any takers. I mean, if the car is under warranty (and it's not a MT which could lead to accidental engine over revving) the guy really doesn't have that much exposure with the exception of tires. Does he?

Could be a nice little money maker...

***above statements assume he does a good job vetting the customers he will ultimately choose to rent to***

Fetcho · 08-08-2013, 08:39 AM

I hope he sets a mileage limit and has great insurance. and a good lawyer....

Bingobimmer · 08-08-2013, 08:53 AM

This is going to end badly...

Billup · 08-08-2013, 09:07 AM

If it were closer than 3 hours away, I wouldn't have minded checking this out....

upstatedoc · 08-08-2013, 09:27 AM

clearly bought more car than he could afford.

Maestro · 08-08-2013, 09:31 AM

it is fake, it has NY plated and the ad is in Charlotte NC

Billup · 08-08-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Maestro

it is fake, it has NY plated and the ad is in Charlotte NC

My motorcycle has Michigan plates and I live in NC.

Foxrus14 · 08-08-2013, 10:19 AM

I'm in Charlotte... I might have to take it for a spin...

Wakka · 08-08-2013, 10:25 AM

Id seriously tear shit up in that car for $300 what a stupid ad.

Colt · 08-08-2013, 10:38 AM

I'd enjoy that for a day

will.c · 08-08-2013, 11:34 AM

I'd track it for a day.

JasonCSU · 08-08-2013, 11:59 AM

This isn't a new concept. There is a company called Relay Rides that is basically one big peer-to-peer car rental company. You list your car for rent on their site, then set your price and review potential renters. The company also provides insurance on each rental.

www.relayrides.com

It is an interesting way to make some extra cash, but I doubt many of us would be comfortable letting strangers drive our cars.

Templar · 08-08-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Billup

My motorcycle has Michigan plates and I live in NC.

+1

For the longest time my plates have been different. Just now got everything in NC. My one car had PA plates, one had VA plates, and one had NC plates. Been living in NC for two years now.

The guy could be military and just never changed his registration to NC. As long as you keep renewing in the other state, it doesn't matter. They just mail you all the stuff you need (stickers and registration).

Mr Tonka · 08-08-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

This isn't a new concept. There is a company called Relay Rides that is basically one big peer-to-peer car rental company. You list your car for rent on their site, then set your price and review potential renters. The company also provides insurance on each rental.

www.relayrides.com

It is an interesting way to make some extra cash, but I doubt many of us would be comfortable letting strangers drive our cars.

I almost rented a guys jeep in Denver until i found one at Budget. Would have been hell of a lot cheaper to get it from the guy though. Like $300 for the week, unlimited mileage and he would deliver and pick up at the airport.

Endless619 · 08-08-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maestro

it is fake, it has NY plated and the ad is in Charlotte NC

Both my BMW's have Oregon plates and I live in Maine?

My TL has California plates and I live in Maine.

JasonCSU · 08-08-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

I almost rented a guys jeep in Denver until i found one at Budget. Would have been hell of a lot cheaper to get it from the guy though. Like $300 for the week, unlimited mileage and he would deliver and pick up at the airport.

That's a good price and great service with the private rental. What made you opt for the traditional rental in the end? My guess is that with the private rental, the vehicle reliability is unknown whereas traditional rentals should be well serviced. Or maybe you were also planning on using the Jeep for some four wheeling?

coh4777 · 08-08-2013, 01:26 PM

M3 in my area for only $220 per day!

https://relayrides.com/car-rental/no...as/bmw-m3/1959

Mr Tonka · 08-08-2013, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

That's a good price and great service with the private rental. What made you opt for the traditional rental in the end? My guess is that with the private rental, the vehicle reliability is unknown whereas traditional rentals should be well serviced. Or maybe you were also planning on using the Jeep for some four wheeling?

You guessed it, the insurance.

We hit a few trails that were on a map we got from an ATV rental place. Most trails were ok but this one place called Johnny park was big boy wheeling, especially in a rental jeep. Being from FL that place was pretty sick. People were having to get out of their vehicles and spot the people in front of them. This was a place that had guys on trials bikes going up the trails. We would have been much better off in the jeep we own, but hell if i'm going to drive a soft top, lifted jeep with mud tires on it from FL to Co.

Well, the insurance and the fact that the private seller only had a 2 door soft top. We wanted 4 doors and the hard top since we'd have most of our stuff in the jeep most of the time.

Mr Tonka · 08-08-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by coh4777

M3 in my area for only $220 per day!

https://relayrides.com/car-rental/no...as/bmw-m3/1959

Actually $250 per day after fees and likely more once you choose the level of insurance you want. Looks like they don't tell you that until you book it.

badazzm · 08-08-2013, 02:03 PM

Pathetic.

08-08-2013, 07:30 AM	#1
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ake53 New Member 7 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW X5 E53 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Springfield MA iTrader: (0)	300 seems cheap and I would beat on it. OP has no idea.
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SWOLE Private First Class 13 Rep 113 Posts Drives: This week? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Apex, NC iTrader: (5)	I actually found that same ad yesterday. I wonder if he's going to get any takers. I mean, if the car is under warranty (and it's not a MT which could lead to accidental engine over revving) the guy really doesn't have that much exposure with the exception of tires. Does he? Could be a nice little money maker... *above statements assume he does a good job vetting the customers he will ultimately choose to rent to* __________________ '08 Sparkling Graphite E92 M3, all options sans PDC. I know how to drive this car - you can be sure as hell I know how to park it. '03 Sterling Grey 540i M-Sport '71 Colorado Orange 2002
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Maestro Major 1058 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan, 2021 X3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	it is fake, it has NY plated and the ad is in Charlotte NC
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