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Dec 27, 2024
8:14:19am

Methusaleh22 Intervention Needed

I've tried to pull the trigger on Turo several times thinking it's a good deal

The insurance gets me every time. Can't justify it.

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Originally posted on Dec 27, 2024 at 8:14:19am

Message modified by Methusaleh22 on Dec 27, 2024 at 3:02:38pm

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Methusaleh22

Previous username: Wash Hogwallop
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Last login: Dec 27, 2024
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My family and I landed in San Antonio a few hours ago. If you're hoping to rent a van from Avis, pray.

Black Diamond Bay All-American

Dec 25, 11:49pm

They knew BYU fans travel, the van shortage is non excusable.Know your clients

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 2:07am

RE: My family and I landed in San Antonio a few hours ago. If you're hoping to rent a van from Avis, pray.

BYU Grounds

Dec 26, 4:55am

we have learned by sad experience, that it is the nature and disposition of

Dec 26, 6:26am

I refuse to drive or own a minivan.There are plenty of SUVs and crew cab trucks

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 7:51am

Yeah, but those often don’t have as much space or cargo room as a minivan. I

robin

Dec 26, 7:59am

You wouldn’t understand.

YbeatsU

Dec 26, 8:16am

Well, not with a response like that. Why don't you expound on your answer to try

robin

Dec 26, 8:31am

With kids i drove a minivan for a few years, then converted to a Yukon XL. It

Dec 26, 8:21am

I dont think those large SUV (suburban, yukon xl, expedition xl) are superior in

robin

Dec 26, 8:29am

In my experience most large families choosing a minivan over an SUV do so

Dec 26, 8:42am

100% money. Everyone I know that drives a minivan wishes they had a Yukon/Suburban/Escalade etc.

Cougstreak

Dec 26, 9:06am

I would never take those over a minivan even if they cost the same

chilawcoug

Dec 26, 9:54am

But you are still in a minivan

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 12:19pm

Yes I’m confident in my manhood so I don’t care

chilawcoug

Dec 26, 4:18pm

I would take it for the same price, but those vehicles aren’t even close to

Dec 26, 12:42pm

Some of those Soccer Mom Limos are pretty pricey

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 1:59pm

They are, and I paid a lot for mine. But if you want to get a comparable

Dec 26, 2:27pm

Worth every penny

Cougstreak

Dec 26, 3:05pm

RE: Worth every penny

Dec 27, 9:49am

RE: Worth every penny

Cougstreak

Dec 27, 10:42pm

You would be in the minority.

Cougstreak

Dec 26, 3:05pm

It’s interesting that usually an income increase comes at the same time young

chilawcoug

Dec 26, 4:16pm

Not really. Many have kids spread out over 10-15 years. Plenty of time for income increases.

Cougstreak

Dec 27, 12:16am

Robin is right. We have a large family, and over the last 20 years we've owned

CougarScrub

Dec 26, 12:23pm

Again you made a long list with 4 bullet points for cost. That's the key

Dec 26, 12:51pm

Not to forget that the SUV can pull a trailer, safely, if cargo room is needed

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 2:01pm

I can’t speak for CougarScrub I’m ur I think he means cargo space relative to

chilawcoug

Dec 26, 4:17pm

RE: Again you made a long list with 4 bullet points for cost. That's the key

CougarScrub

Dec 26, 7:01pm

Most SUV have less cargo space than a minivan, but the large SUV by the big 3

robin

Dec 26, 7:05pm

I would even question if the big ones have more space. We have had multiple

CougarScrub

Dec 26, 7:46pm

It's simply untrue that the minivan has more cargo space. All specs point to the

Dec 26, 11:50pm

You seem pretty dedicated to your point of view, so I won’t try to change it.

CougarScrub

Dec 27, 7:54am

Yep. My apologies. Let me correct a couple things. "Can't afford" wasn't fair

Dec 27, 8:26am

Who wants to haul kids in an average SUV?

Dec 26, 11:52pm

I know a lot of people who bought the regular length "large" SUVs, the Tahoes,

robin

Dec 27, 10:06am

I love my F-350 and 3rd Row Subaru Ascent.I am 6ft and actually fit nicely

Mabuhay Coug

Dec 26, 9:36am

One change. Substitute "men" for "women". Now say it again. We're just following

Schrodizzy

Dec 26, 7:58am

Everyone should be using Turo for SUV's

VinnyBYU

Dec 26, 12:34pm

We just used it for the first time over fall break and I agree. Selection can be

CougarScrub

Dec 27, 7:16am

I've tried to pull the trigger on Turo several times thinking it's a good deal

Dec 27, 8:14am

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