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Living Room / Re: ZipCar.com - super cool car sharing service in the US for occasional drivers
« on: May 29, 2009, 10:17 AM »
I use zipcar all the time. Living in NYC, they are the most convenient car rental option.
Pros:
1. Convenient - there is garage just a couple blocks from work and from home.
2. Costs less than owning a car.
3. Gas is included in the rental price.
Cons:
1. Cars are always dirty. If I'm going to keep it for the full day, I'll do a cursory cleaning with a hand vac.
2. Gas is always on empty, even though people are supposed to return the cars with at least a quarter tank.
3. Two out of the last three cars had a service light on.
4. If you're going to need a car for more than an hour on the weekend, you'll need to reserve it weeks in advance.
If it we're so convenient, I wouldn't use it.
Pros:
1. Convenient - there is garage just a couple blocks from work and from home.
2. Costs less than owning a car.
3. Gas is included in the rental price.
Cons:
1. Cars are always dirty. If I'm going to keep it for the full day, I'll do a cursory cleaning with a hand vac.
2. Gas is always on empty, even though people are supposed to return the cars with at least a quarter tank.
3. Two out of the last three cars had a service light on.
4. If you're going to need a car for more than an hour on the weekend, you'll need to reserve it weeks in advance.
If it we're so convenient, I wouldn't use it.