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Andyman · 10-23-2015, 12:32 AM

It probably would be cheaper if I occasionally rent a car but I feel a lot more free to do what I want if I use my own car. Around here I see cars from Zipcar and Car2go. From the web sites I see that it costs at least $9.25 per hour (Zipcar Mon - Thurs). I have never rented a car. I use bikes, trains and buses. I bought a used trailer to connect to my bicycle but I don't have the proper hitch parts so it disconnects if I carry heavy things.

I'm hoping that having the car will allow me to earn more money by getting to some more distant jobs and carrying things (like tools) that would be too large or heavy to carry by bicycle. I think the insurance cost might go down if I keep my record free of accidents and violations.

10-23-2015, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andyman amateur mech. engineer Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 112 Sporty Accord - '88 Honda Accord LX-i 90 day: 23.25 mpg (US) Dad's Camry - '01 Toyota Camry CE 90 day: 22.81 mpg (US) Artie's Camry - '98 Toyota Camry 90 day: 37.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 4 Posts	It probably would be cheaper if I occasionally rent a car but I feel a lot more free to do what I want if I use my own car. Around here I see cars from Zipcar and Car2go. From the web sites I see that it costs at least $9.25 per hour (Zipcar Mon - Thurs). I have never rented a car. I use bikes, trains and buses. I bought a used trailer to connect to my bicycle but I don't have the proper hitch parts so it disconnects if I carry heavy things. I'm hoping that having the car will allow me to earn more money by getting to some more distant jobs and carrying things (like tools) that would be too large or heavy to carry by bicycle. I think the insurance cost might go down if I keep my record free of accidents and violations. Last edited by Andyman; 10-23-2015 at 12:40 AM..