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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2012 : 9:52 PM
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| have any clubtreaders decided on which car co-op out of vancouver decided on the best car co-op company for weekend trips? |
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in the valley, BC
Canada
1458 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2012 : 2:39 PM
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Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place? |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2012 : 9:50 PM
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| car co-op or rental, anyone have any experience with getting cars for weekend mountain camping trips? |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
17 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 12:31 AM
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| I've seen modo cars parked at a few trail heads this winter for overnight trips. |
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122 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 01:31 AM
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| Modo, Zip, Car2Go car sharing vehicles are not insured for backroads, so you'll pay for any mishap out of your own pocket. |
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the mountain parks, Alberta
Canada
102 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 06:58 AM
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Originally posted by Blucruisin
Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place?
It's pretty clear that the person is asking about co-ops. He said co-op, not rental. Also realize that english is not every ones first language. |
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ALBANY, OR
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 07:47 AM
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Originally posted by skibum101
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Originally posted by Blucruisin
Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place?
It's pretty clear that the person is asking about co-ops. He said co-op, not rental. Also realize that english is not every ones first language.
It's pretty clear in his 3rd post that it's "car co-op OR rental" |
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137 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 08:15 AM
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As already mentioned, co-op cars are not insured for unmaintained roads eg. logging roads. We have used both rental cars and co-op (modo) cars for trips. The decision comes down to where we're going and what conditions we're expecting. If it's just driving to a 2wd accessible trailhead, we'll take a rental, because that's normally cheaper than modo if you're covering any kind of distance. Modo has a great trip cost calculator which will tell you whether it's cheaper to rent or to get a modo car. you get further discounts on rental from enterprise and thrifty with your modo membership.
http://www.modo.coop/calculator/trip
If you need a larger car or winter tyres, modo might be the best option, because car rental with those features is expensive. So the decision you make comes down to these factors:
1. Is the road maintained? If not, avoid co-op.
2. How far am I travelling? If you can get by with a smaller 2WD car, renting is probably cheaper (although in the height of summer, rentals go up and modo costs stay the same).
3. Do I need special car features that would increase rental price? If yes, check whether you're better off with modo.
Sam |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 09:57 AM
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| hey thanks a lot for the information |
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 | Dru
Mountain Grammar Police
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 Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 06/04/2012 : 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by skibum101
Also realize that english is not every ones first language.
There are plenty of people for whom English is a first language yet who have only tenuous acquaintances with the nuances of English grammar, spelling and punctuation. |
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44 Posts
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Posted - 06/04/2012 : 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by Dru
quote:
Originally posted by skibum101
Also realize that english is not every ones first language.
There are plenty of people for whom English is a first language yet who have only tenuous acquaintances with the nuances of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Have my babies. |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 4:38 PM
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| so Ive decided to go with thrifty, $30 bucks a day, no logging roads |
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Hope, BC
Canada
7098 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 4:41 PM
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Originally posted by harry99
so Ive decided to go with thrifty, $30 bucks a day, no logging roads
How much for insurance? Another $30/day? |
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Outward Bound author of the Seinfeld Thread, who builds his own snowshoes
Troy, MT
USA
3124 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 5:09 PM
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Originally posted by skibum101
quote:
Originally posted by Blucruisin
Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place?
It's pretty clear that the person is asking about co-ops. He said co-op, not rental. Also realize that english is not every ones first language.
You're right. Welcome to Canada, there are two official languages protected by the constitution. Learn one of them, and go where it is commonly used. |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 2:06 PM
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| and what two languages are you talking about? french is not spoken in BC or MOntana |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 2:24 PM
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Originally posted by AcesHigh
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Originally posted by harry99
so Ive decided to go with thrifty, $30 bucks a day, no logging roads
How much for insurance? Another $30/day?
yes insurance is another $30 / day
however liability insurance (the kind that every vehicle on the road should have) is included in the $30/day rental
additional insurance is for if the car get broken into, or if you bump into another car in the parking lot, Im not paying $30 / day for that, Ill take my chances |
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vancouver
203 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 2:25 PM
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Originally posted by skibum101
quote:
Originally posted by Blucruisin
Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place?
It's pretty clear that the person is asking about co-ops. He said co-op, not rental. Also realize that english is not every ones first language.
what the hell are you talking about? |
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| gyppo
Intermediate Member
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Edmonton, AB
Canada
746 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 3:16 PM
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Originally posted by harry99
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additional insurance is for if the car get broken into, or if you bump into another car in the parking lot, Im not paying $30 / day for that, Ill take my chances
Usually if you get into an accident and you're at fault, you have to pay for the damage out of pocket if you don't get the collision insurance. A small fender bender in a parking lot can cost thousands of dollars; replacing the whole car can cost much more obviously!
They offer it as an option since some people (e.g. if you have the roadstar package) are already covered for rental vehicles.
I can't see a $30/day rental fee covering collision. You'd better double check before you rent.
B |
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Vancouver
1816 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 3:21 PM
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| You should carefully check the fine print before you take any rental car off pavement. |
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Hope, BC
Canada
7098 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 4:17 PM
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| Hey Harry, you sent me 2 seperate notifications/emails through clubtread about wanting a URL for some climbing videos I posted, sorry dude I don't know what exact videos you are talking about. Maybe you can describe these videos you are referring to? |
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Richmond, BC
Canada
2440 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 6:37 PM
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Originally posted by Blucruisin
Huh? Please check your grammar before you post your message.
Are you asking if anyone knows of a good car co-op or rental place?
Skibum said:
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"It's pretty clear that the person is asking about co-ops. He said co-op, not rental. Also realize that english is not every ones first language."
Then Dru said:
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There are plenty of people for whom English is a first language yet who have only tenuous acquaintances with the nuances of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
And then "Farmer" (yep your webname certainly fits the bill this time) follows up with redneck statement of the year:
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You're right. Welcome to Canada, there are two official languages protected by the constitution. Learn one of them, and go where it is commonly used.
Shit guys, SK101 is right. This is getting pretty damn bigoted for a simple question. Ah yeah Dru, generally I'm notorious for grammar and typos after a couple of IPAs and a rough shift at work. To summarize, in appr 2006/07 I responded to a TR about bear issues thinking it was entirely a spoof because of the grammar and the theatrics within the context. But it turns out it was real. Boy did I feel like shit and rightfully so. So you never know.
Bottom line is CT should not be a forum which suggests that it is controlled and moderated by academics who feel their intelligence level surpasses anything on the face of the earth.
Arrogance = Ignorance and results in rejection and isolation.
Harry, a friend of mine is happy with CarToGo. bon chance mon amis |
Edited by - pmicheals on 06/13/2012 7:00 PM |
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