Anyone use Turo?
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gnalan
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Re: Anyone use Turo?
Are you going to start your own rental car dealership?
2001 S60, B5244S, AW55-50SN, FWD (Sold)
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matthew1
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I'm thinking about it. Just SUVs for ski tourists. I live in a good spot, right off I-25. Street parking is no problem.
The moneymakers are the boring SUVs, minivans, Crown Victorias. Sports cars get abused, wheels get curbed, etc.
The moneymakers are the boring SUVs, minivans, Crown Victorias. Sports cars get abused, wheels get curbed, etc.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
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matthew1
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Altimas would probably be a good moneymaker, assuming the renters could refrain from the usual Altima drivers' fetish with smashing the bumpers off, lighting it on fire, jumping haystacks with it, and driving 1000 miles on a donut spare, etc...
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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I had a Sukuzuki Samurai rental business but the turnover was too high...
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volvolugnut
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Decades ago my wife and I were planning a vacation in Colorado. Being cheap, I found a Denver phone book and looked for 'off the main stream' rental places. I found one - Al's. Al had a much used ex Bell phone company cargo van for rent. I think it was $100 for the week. I hosed out the dirt and replaced the cardboard and plastic bag over the roof vent. Al's main advice was if a tire failed, do not buy the most expensive tire. And don't call him because he was going to be on vacation at Grand Lake.
We had no problems with the van.
volvolugnut
We had no problems with the van.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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volvolugnut
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In college, I had a refrigerator rental business in the dorms. I had 7 or 8 compact refrigs. I bought them cheap and the rent paid for them in about 3 semesters. One was stolen and never found, a couple were scratched up. I sold them at the start of my last year. Students had money at the start of the year and none at the end.
When I tried to restart with my younger brother, the Dorm Admin would not allow it.
volvolugnut
When I tried to restart with my younger brother, the Dorm Admin would not allow it.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.