Because of course it is

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/10/2017 at 14:02 • Filed to: special snowflakes

Browsing through Turo. This is what a Tesla owner thinks it’s worth to drive a Model S for the day.

DISCUSSION (33)

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:06

Hahahaha- NOPE!

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW
08/10/2017 at 14:09

Stereotypes exist for a reason I guess.

The available MBs are going for under $100, and even the new Boxster is $105.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:13

But those batteries are eco-friendly!!

There seems to be a wide range on Turo, from quite reasonable, to “I don’t want to rent it unless I find a sucker”.

I’ve driven the Tesla - it’s nice, I guess, but I would never choose it over an E-Class, as an example.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:13

But but but, you get to drive the future! A dystopian future, bit still!

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:14

So for the price of a Tesla I could drive a Boxster plus $65 worth of fuel and $30 worth of a fancy lunch.

WilliamsSW > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
08/10/2017 at 14:15

On a per-pound basis, the Boxster and Tesla are comparable, though.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW
08/10/2017 at 14:16

The E-class is $42!

There’s a GT-R on there for $230, but that makes sense.

But those batteries are eco-friendly!!

Don’t make me hurt you.

Chariotoflove > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
08/10/2017 at 14:17

Need to photoshop Thulsa Doom with Elon’s face. Or maybe the Apple 1984 commercial.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:19

$42 for an E class is a screaming deal! I’m renting an Impala or equivalent in 2 weeks in LA for about the same price.

I think you’re safe from having to hurt me :)

Chariotoflove > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
08/10/2017 at 14:19

That’s what I was thinking. Wonder if I can get my wife to think the same. I’ll show her the Tesla first and talk her down to it. “See honey, the Parsh is a bargain!”.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW
08/10/2017 at 14:20

Yeah, like a two-pound porterhouse is comparable to two pounds of ground chuck.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW
08/10/2017 at 14:22

Also, someone’s got their Miata listed for $76. Please! I’m a Mazda fan, but even I know better. I’m liking the Mustang vert for 30-something.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:23

More like 2 pounds of Porterhouse to 4 pounds of fat and gristle, but I get your point...

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:23

See, I think some of these people really aren’t interested in renting, but are willing to do it for a sucker.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:26

That’s because the car is too new and the owner is trying to get as much cash flow as possible to cover his lease payments.

Older ones can be rented for less.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:26

Any gas-powered luxury car is always going to be a better “car” than the Model S, which is mostly a powertrain/energy storage experiment.

Chariotoflove > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/10/2017 at 14:28

My explanation is more entertaining, but yours makes sense. Personally, I can’t see renting out my car as a way of making it affordable. That sounds like taking on more debt than I would be comfortable with, but I know some people make it work.

Chariotoflove > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
08/10/2017 at 14:29

I actually think the Model S is a good car, and it could be a great car if there was more quality control. And better seats, the damn thing needs better seats.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:32

And more cupholders, and more door pockets, and some nice knobs and dials, and some fit/finish schooling, etc. etc.

Agreed, it’s a good car, just not so great of a “luxury” car.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > WilliamsSW
08/10/2017 at 14:33

lol we rent cars by the pound now? Awesome!

WilliamsSW > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
08/10/2017 at 14:34

For some cars (Miata!) I wish!!!

SVTyler > Chariotoflove
08/10/2017 at 14:37

When I was looking for a car in San Diego there was a guy who was wanting almost $400 a day for his Model X. Amazingly he actually had two rentals lined up that week and like five previous reviews so someone must not think that it’s too unreasonable. Either way it seems like a lot of people on Turo are either delusional or looking to scam idiots with too much money, not sure which.

Still doesn’t beat the dude with base 991 Carrera for $999/day.

Chariotoflove > SVTyler
08/10/2017 at 14:49

If he’d had a sense of humor, it’d have been $991/day.