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Originally Posted by Diesel_Dave
Just keep in mind that you need to consider total cost--not just fuel cost. It's tempting to say, "Well, I'm being paid X per mile, and it only costs me Y per mile in fuel, so I'm making a profit of X-Y." Just remember you also have to factor in things like routine maintenance costs, increased wear and tear, increased likelihood of an accident, etc.
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Dave is right. The proposition of paying for mileage only is a losing one, certainly not a money maker.
For many decades my father worked as a field tech for companies that always provided him with a company car. They were always leased cars that were issued brand new. You'd be surprised at the amount of wear & tear that a vehicle receives, even when new. And besides, things can go wrong mechanically, too. We never regretted having use of a car that was someone else's problem.