Need a rental for a move, Focus RS seems legit!

"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678) 08/23/2017 at 10:53 • Filed to: None

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 10:57

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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%) > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 08/23/2017 at 11:00

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 11:08

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Do it. He’s made $5500 so far (well, minus Turo fees...). Not bad.

BeaterGT > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 11:10

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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%) > BeaterGT 08/23/2017 at 11:57

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But I like being hit by luggage-turned-projectiles!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/23/2017 at 12:01

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 12:06

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Yeah, I feel the same way.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > BeaterGT 08/23/2017 at 12:14

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SJ....as in San Jose, California?

BeaterGT > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 08/23/2017 at 12:16

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South Jersey. I thought that’s where OP is from.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > BeaterGT 08/23/2017 at 12:19

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Ah. Okay. I just thought there was another oppo near me. I’ll go back to my lonely corner.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/23/2017 at 12:22

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 12:32

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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%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/23/2017 at 12:48

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 12:56

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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%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/23/2017 at 13:01

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 13:17

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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 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/23/2017 at 19:34

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But the resale on those is going to be great, so this is probably mostly profit.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Liam Farrell 08/24/2017 at 08:53

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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%) > Liam Farrell 08/24/2017 at 08:56

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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%) > Liam Farrell 08/24/2017 at 09:23

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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.