by "Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
Published 08/23/2017 at 10:53
by "Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
Published 08/23/2017 at 10:53
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In mid september I am flying into LAX with like 4 or 5 suitcases full of all of my belongings (going back later to get my Miata to drive across). So when I land I need to rent a vehicle to get my stuff to the new apartment. While browsing Turo for a car and filtering to manual transmissions only, I have come across a Focus RS for $120 a day. Anybody think this would be a good moving vehicle? No idea how much interior space there is in a newer Focus hatch, but I imagine the AWD system makes it worse for space. However, I think I can fit skiis and a few suitcases inside plus a passenger.
Good idea or the best idea?
"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
08/23/2017 at 10:57, STARS: 0
Interior space is decent, but the boot opening isn’t very practical (compared to a Golf for example, it’s still better than most sedans).
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 11:00, STARS: 0
Well it wont be furniture moving or anything like that. Just suitcases and a ski bag. Im thinking that many bags will fit but was unsure. I also really kind of want one of these as a daily driver so it cant hurt to try one out. My budget for a used car is irrelevant when the car is this fun.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
08/23/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 2
Do it. He’s made $5500 so far (well, minus Turo fees...). Not bad.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
08/23/2017 at 11:10, STARS: 1
Now I’m going be stuck with Tom in SJ?! If you rent it, just make sure you tie down whatever it is you’re moving.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 11:57, STARS: 0
But I like being hit by luggage-turned-projectiles!
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 12:01, STARS: 2
I still feel like that is pocket change compared to the unknown abuse of renters putting on a $35k+ car (or a lot more if marked up). I could never fathom renting out my own car on Turo. Just doesnt seem worth it at the prevailing prices.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
08/23/2017 at 12:06, STARS: 0
Yeah, I feel the same way.
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
08/23/2017 at 12:14, STARS: 0
SJ....as in San Jose, California?
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
08/23/2017 at 12:16, STARS: 0
South Jersey. I thought that’s where OP is from.
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
08/23/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
Ah. Okay. I just thought there was another oppo near me. I’ll go back to my lonely corner.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 12:22, STARS: 1
But at least I know as a renter that I will take care of the car since its not your typical Enterprise rental. I actually care about not breaking it so maybe others do the same. But all it takes is that one a-hole to go doing donuts in a parking lot.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/23/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 0
The focus hatch has a decent amount of room with the seats folded down. With the seat up there is a very small amount of trunk space. It depends on how much stuff you need to move. A subaru outback or mini van would be much more useful.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 12:48, STARS: 0
Well of course a minivan would be more useful but then that would be so much less fun.
I will be fitting 4 full suitcases and a set of skis for the ~35 mile drive from the airport. I will be picking up my girlfriend though so I will need the one passenger seat. But all of her stuff is coming over in a moving truck. Considering the amount of things I generally fit in/on my Miata I think I could make a Focus doable. Ive just not seen the interior of one in person.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/23/2017 at 12:56, STARS: 0
You will be fine. The skis will probably go all the way into the front of the car though. I would at least wrap them in a towel or something so they don’t scratch things up.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/23/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 0
Yup, Ive fit my skiis inside my Miata with the top up as well as the back seat of a recent Focus Sedan and inside of a ‘10 Hyundai Accent hatch. So that should be alright assuming I can still operate the shifter. I will have packed enough padding in the bag to keep the skiis safe on the plane anyways. They fit really well in the Q40 i rented recently as well. That car is of comparable length I believe.
"Twinpowermeansoneturbo" (twinpower)
08/23/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 1
That’s an awesome price! There are guys on Turo around here charging that much to drive their beat up, ten year-old, 3 series.
"Liam Farrell" (ackrunner)
08/23/2017 at 19:34, STARS: 0
But the resale on those is going to be great, so this is probably mostly profit.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/24/2017 at 08:53, STARS: 0
I cant imagine a Focus being bought for $40k is going to have great resale 10 years from now. Yeah its a an RS but I really doubt it will hold value like the Sti does. But yeah if it does hold value, of course that will be a good deal then, assuming he leaves out the “rented it out a bunch” part while selling.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/24/2017 at 08:56, STARS: 0
I cant imagine a Focus being bought for $40k is going to have great resale 10 years from now. Yeah its a an RS but I really doubt it will hold value like the Sti does. But yeah if it does hold value, of course that will be a good deal then, assuming he leaves out the “rented it out a bunch” part while selling.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
08/24/2017 at 09:23, STARS: 0
I cant imagine a Focus being bought for $40k is going to have great resale 10 years from now. Yeah its a an RS but I really doubt it will hold value like the Sti does. But yeah if it does hold value, of course that will be a good deal then, assuming he leaves out the “rented it out a bunch” part while selling.