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Post by blazeaway54 on May 15, 2007 19:48:21 GMT -5
Alright, here's the deal. I'm going to Bonnaroo with 3 friends and only one owns a car, which we were obviously planning on using. We just found out that his car failed the emissions test, not only that but its exhaust is so fragile that it apparently will most likely break if they try to repair it. Getting it completely repaired will cost $1500 and the car is worth somewhere around $500. The car is still technically licensed until the end of June so we could drive it, but who knows what might happen on the 1000 mile trip it has ahead of it.
I'm looking for your advice, people, what should we do?
Probably should have left that fourth option off, but I'm trying to keep an open mind here.
Edit: Third times a charm here, hopefully. I just realized that the poll cuts off most of the option names so here are the full titles:
1. Search and beg for a car through any means necessary 2. Attempt to illegally rent a car because we're all under 25 3. Throw caution (and environmental safety) into the wind and hope for the best with the car we've got 4. Sell our tickets to repair the car and then attempt to sneak ourselves, our gear and the car into Bonnaroo some how... 5. Other (please specify below)
Post by sparklybecca on May 15, 2007 19:51:51 GMT -5
i dont like any of the options i think you should try to get money together and fix the car - but i dont know - maybe try to find a place to rent a car
Post by hippiehippieshake on May 15, 2007 19:54:23 GMT -5
sorry to hear about your situation that really sucks if i were you, i would either #1 try to borrow someone else's car with a really awesome sob story about having to miss the best festival in the world; #2 buy bus tickets (kinda pricey), or #3 try to hook up with some other people coming from your area on one of many info boards about hitching rides (i dont know the names of them off the top of my head caus i've never used them, but i'm sure they're out there and maybe someone can point you in the right direction)
i'm going where the sun keeps shining, thru' the pouring rain, going where the weather suits my clothes. backing off of the north east wind, sailing on summer breeze, and skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Post by blazeaway54 on May 15, 2007 20:03:28 GMT -5
That's the other thing, everyone is really poor. The three other members are studying abroad next semester (one for a whole year) and are strapped for cash. I'm just poor. I appreciate the input so far, though.
I would reccomend you not waste any money on fixing the car. Save that money for something else. You should rent a car for a week. It is realatively inexpensive. As for the 25 year old rule, that is more of a guideline. I have rented many cars when I was under 25. Heck, I spent most of the 22nd year of my life in a rental. I was able to do that via my car dealer. Rental companies like to keep the dealers happy for their business so age is never a concern. Otherwise you can rent a car without being sent by a dealer, you are just required to pay an extra deposit and/or purchase the extra insurance from the rental company. You may have to call a couple places before someone will admit this and rent you a car but they are out there. Just do the leg work. Make sure you mention up front that you are leaving the state. You don't want to get there and find out that is a problem as it sometimes is.
It sounds like that car isn't worth fixing anyway... You could also have someone rent one for you, but if you wreck it, then you (and more importantly, they) are fu(ked.
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Post by blazeaway54 on May 15, 2007 20:41:44 GMT -5
We're coming from either Madison Wisconsin. Greyhound is an option, but it's towards the bottom since it's about as expensive as a rental (assuming we could manage it as ecupirate suggested) but way more cramped.
Post by lizardking0729 on May 15, 2007 21:36:30 GMT -5
I voted for selection 2, if you find the right place you can get by without being of age to rent a car. My buddies and I rented a car to take to Maine last summer and im the oldest one at 21, some places dont do background checks or anything. You just gotta find a backcountry rental shop (which I know sounds hard) but I found one, jsut do some research. If not, just pony up for a bus ticket or something I guess.
My friends are going to borrow their grandmothers car which is sweet. So im sure one of u has a grandmother that is willing to lend u a car right.. its always worth a try
Post by lrgmarge80 on May 15, 2007 22:21:13 GMT -5
Sounds like it's time to hawk some stuff. You'll usually get a month or so to repay the pawn shop if you want to get the stuff back. That's what I'd do especially with 3 of you guys.
Im borrowing my friends car because Im bringing three girls with me and theres no way my cavalier convertible can fit four people and all of out gear. Just offer them money for mileage and trade cars with them for the trip.
Post by freedomofmusic on May 15, 2007 23:05:24 GMT -5
First and foremost, do not miss Bonnaroo, no matter what. Trust me.
Even though the exhaust will probably break if you try to repair it, does it need to be repaired to drive it? Those emissions tests seem to be fairly sensitive, and just because you don't pass a test doesn't mean it's not OK to drive.
I suggest you try to drive the car but have a backup plan for sure.
Post by blazeaway54 on May 16, 2007 3:10:59 GMT -5
Alright, first of all I appreciate all the ideas. I talked some things over with the group and we made a decision. If the car is still running by the time Bonnaroo rolls around (which seems to be foreeeeeeevver) we're going to go with it. Our understanding is that it was like this for probably a couple months if not a year and if it lasted this long it'll probably be fine. We also managed to secure a back up vehicle should the worst happen. I wasn't completely in favor of the idea but a rental added almost 400 to the trip (when adding in under 25 fees) and that seemed to be out of the question for most folks. Either way, wish us luck and thanks again for all the input.
if you guys need a hookup with a car rental PM me, i have corporate accounts that allow you to rent under 21 and under 25 that incur no extra "underage" fee. i am using it myself, cause i'm only 22
Post by The Killer Bee Relay Team on May 16, 2007 7:52:23 GMT -5
I got my car rental for $13 per day, through Hotwire, no lie. That includes insurance. I AM 25, but still, you may be able to get a better rate that way.
Post by The Killer Bee Relay Team on May 16, 2007 13:30:04 GMT -5
yeah....i started it and it was going to be $15 per day (keep in mind, this is the smallest car), when i tried to confirm, it said that there would be a rate change...and it dropped by $2.
I have to pick it up at the airport, though...which is why it was so damn cheap.
Post by unplugdacusticaz on May 16, 2007 13:40:14 GMT -5
That's quite the predicament. If worse comes to worse, you could hitchhike down there! Lol! Yeah right, good luck with that.
I think your safest and most surefire bet is to find someone who can rent a car, and ask them to rent it for you, then take it down. Just be extra careful with it.
If your car is reliable runs good and everything, I would say drive it, if we had an emissions test in VA im sure my 79 chevy wouldnt pass and I drive that every year. Just make sure you get your oil changed and you air and fuel filters changed before that long trip.
