Foo - need HUGE favor from someone inthe phoenix area (borrow car)

done deal. thanks all

:popcorn

I would be happy to. Just send me $250 to get the car out of the impound lot, then I will pay you back and you can have the car for $100/wk.

Please send the Cheque to RUOkie, c/o Prince of Nigeria scam, 150 Yougottabekiddingme St., Phoenix, AZ

Good luck. I tried to borrow a bicycle when traveling to San Antonio in 2009. At least I could still walk around town.

This reminds me of a song about a little old lady from Pasadena. You might want to spend some internet time checking out the differences between rental companies and see if you can find her a deal in Phoenix.

Good luck. I tried to borrow a bicycle when traveling to San Antonio in 2009. At least I could still walk around town.
If you vistit Dallas and can ride 56 or 58 roadie or a 19" mtb I will loan you a bike.

I would not rent you my car.

There are a number of Zipcar locations around Phoenix in case she doesn't need the car everyday.

Have you thought about just purchasing a car for the duration and selling it when your mom leaves?

If you vistit Dallas and can ride 56 or 58 roadie or a 19" mtb I will loan you a bike.

I would not rent you my car.

^So much for that down-home Texacan hospitality?
You're going to make this guys elderly mom ride hundreds of miles in the desert on a 56-58 Roadmaster bike?

shame on you

Go find the offices of RedRock Software and steal one from their parking lot. Worst software company EVER. Tell then Ben from Stanford sent you and they will probably beat you up even more.

If you vistit Dallas and can ride 56 or 58 roadie or a 19" mtb I will loan you a bike.

I would not rent you my car.

If I'm ever in Dallas, I may take you up on that offer (my two road bikes are 58cm and 59cm). I don't want to use your car. :)

Eldorado convertibles, no less.

Here's where to get a car in Phoenix...

http://highwinds.barrett-jackson.com/items/Fullsize/Cars/70617/70617_Front_3-4_Web.jpg

Barrett Jackson (http://www.barrett-jackson.com/)

A collector car will appreciate while you own it. So it won't cost you anything :)

A Texan will not loan you their car, because what if you damage it? 1978 Cadillac Eldorados and 1993 Ford F250s aren't as plentiful these days, and then you have to replace the steer horns on the hood, the horn that plays Dixie, and the "REMEMBER THE ALAMO" bumper sticker.

Excuse me sir, but we do not have horns that play Dixie. Our horns play (clap clap clap clap) "Deep in the Heart of Texas." And the only reason I will not let him borrow my car is that I would just give him one of the older ones that do not have revolvers for door handles or diamond encrusted hub caps.

Excuse me sir, but we do not have horns that play Dixie. Our horns play (clap clap clap clap) "Deep in the Heart of Texas." And the only reason I will not let him borrow my car is that I would just give him one of the older ones that do not have revolvers for door handles or diamond encrusted hub caps.

It's hard being an oil tycoon, isn't it?

It's hard being an oil tycoon, isn't it?

yes, but some one has to do it. And since I have multiple personalities, I am a 3 in 1 Oil Tycoon!

You can borrow my ex-wife's car!

yes, but some one has to do it. And since I have multiple personalities, I am a 3 in 1 Oil Tycoon!

Nice. You are a winner.

And the only reason I will not let him borrow my car is that I would just give him one of the older ones that do not have revolvers for door handles or diamond encrusted hub caps.

Oh, come on....You're just afraid that the car will return with Cardinals' decals all over and a bumper sticker that says "Cowboys S*ck". Admit it. ;)

Borrow one of the Diamondbacks' cars. They'll be too depressed to use them after losing to the Brewers tonight .

yes, but some one has to do it. And since I have multiple personalities, I am a 3 in 1 Oil Tycoon!

Castor oil does not make one a tycoon.

Doesn't Ruben have a spare Hyundai? Or was that spare parts lying around the dining room table....

Doesn't Ruben have a spare Hyundai? Or was that spare parts lying around the dining room table....

If you were a true follower of Rubenstories TM(not just locking them)Rube "splained"that the extra car was taken over by a previous ex and her boy friend.
As for the extra car in Portible Rico.....well he just can't visit there at this time.Some sort of clerical error at the Federal offices.

If you were a true follower of Rubenstories TM(not just locking them)Rube "splained"that the extra car was taken over by a previous ex and her boy friend.
As for the extra car in Portible Rico.....well he just can't visit there at this time.Some sort of clerical error at the Federal offices.

I KNOW about the BF (sitting on the stairs, smoking while Rube fixes it for him) but I'm thinkin that OP can go over there and just take it. Ya know, use Rube's spare key and such. And I was thinking that the car in PR can be used if OP gets it outta hock.

If you were a true follower of Rubenstories TM(not just locking them)Rube "splained"that the extra car was taken over by a previous ex and her boy friend.
As for the extra car in Portible Rico.....well he just can't visit there at this time.Some sort of clerical error at the Federal offices.

I nominate spry as official Foo historian. He seems to know the personalities best.

Borrow one of the Diamondbacks' cars. They'll be too depressed to use them after losing to the Brewers tonight.

3-2 Brew Crew in 10 :D

I nominate spry as official Foo historian. He seems to know the personalities best.

Tell you what. If he can tell me about Merton and what was so Mertony about him then I'll be convinced. Including some of his famous inquiries.

Tell you what. If he can tell me about Merton and what was so Mertony about him then I'll be convinced. Including some of his famous inquiries.

Btw, did he ever graduate?

3-2 Brew Crew in 10 :DGood game.

I have a Mazda MX3 somewhere in PR. If you can find it, is yours for the month. Also, picture of step sister is required at this point. :D

Tell you what. If he can tell me about Merton and what was so Mertony about him then I'll be convinced. Including some of his famous inquiries.

I'll leave you all to that. He was before my time.

you guys are a tough crowd.

No experience with, but as someone else pointed out, Zipcar has locations in Phoenix (mainly ASU). $8/hr or $66/day. Upside is that she could potentially save some money by just renting one for a couple of hours a day. Downside would be a) getting to/from lot to get the car and b) possibility of car not being available.

When she looked into renting a car from like Avis and the like, did she pick the airport location as the pick-up/drop-off site? She'd save some coin if she picked up from a lot not at the airport- either pay for an expensive cab ride or possibly coordinate a ride from a friend of the step sister.

do0de, well, I think we are all sympathetic. But no one is able to help.

Have you done your homework and actually priced rentals in L.A. and Phoenix? Did you check rentals away from the airport, they are often cheaper.

It's possible that she may be able to rent a car cheaper from a place like Rent A Wreck in L.A., which rents used cars, than she can in Phoenix, which does not seem to have a similar company. For your plan, you also have to factor in the cost of going to and from the airport by cab, shuttle or however she could get there, and the cost of the flights, which according to Priceline is about $139 RT if you are going to fly her to Phoenix.

And there is the slight possibility that your Mom may want to drive because there is some great scenery and it's nice to get away from town for a while. She could take a break in Palm Springs and enjoy the scenery and the ambiance, and then another stop in Quartzite for something completely different.

You might do better, say at the website of the Arkansas Bicycle Club, where the members tend to actually live in Phoenix. You could also try asking in the City-Data forums for Phoenix (http://www.city-data.com/forum/phoenix-area/).

And my comment about Barrett Jackson wasn't a joke. I see now that I was a month off on the dates, but since collector cars appreciate, it's quite possible to pick up a bargain at auction and sell it for more later. My ex did. She made about a 50% profit in about a month.

hey Artkansas, thanks for the helpful info.
sorry, didnt mean to kill the buzz with my comment.
worst case scenario is she spends a ton of $$$ renting the car in LA and doing the drive. she definitely loves the drive and has always considered retiring in sedona, but i feel its safer and more cost effective for her to rent a car in phoenix. thanks

Someone mentioned buying a car. It might at least be worth looking in to. Figure what the cost of a month-long rental would be (I've done it once. I don't remember the exact cost, but I'm pretty sure it was at least a thousand dollars for a bottom-rung rental from Hertz), and see if you can find something usable to buy for that much or a bit more. Once the month is up, you can turn around and sell the car. Even if you lose some money on the deal, you'll probably still come out ahead of renting.

I looked at Enterprise in a town in the Phoenix area, looks like it would be about $735
for the base, plus applicable insurance for a Chevy Aveo. I agree with you about strategy.

I looked at Enterprise in a town in the Phoenix area, looks like it would be about $735
for the base, plus applicable insurance for a Chevy Aveo. I agree with you about strategy.

My car is valuated at 500 bucks... + 200 for the tag and 35 for gas we can break even

Buy one of these. You should be able to recover most of your money after she leaves.
Scooter (http://www.scooterdepot.us/moped-scooters-p-1-c-31.html?gclid=CO3bmajR2qsCFRIq7AodcQGaNw)

I looked at Enterprise in a town in the Phoenix area, looks like it would be about $735
for the base, plus applicable insurance for a Chevy Aveo. I agree with you about strategy.

Who here would dare to insure an Aveo?! I mean come on, one tap and it's toast. Then you, Enterprise, and GM can all celebrate at the loss of one more Aveo!

(looking for "One Less Aveo" stickers)

I have a Mazda MX3 somewhere in PR. If you can find it, is yours for the month. Also, picture of step sister is required at this point. :D

Last I heard your former car was converted to a dune buggie by Los Desperados and used to haul weed/dope up from the PR coast off the reef runners.Best forget about that car if you know what's good for ya.