Squeak 17 #1 April 1, 2009 I'll be landing in Heathrow in 3 weeks and will be in Europe for about 10 weeks. I was looking at car rentals for running about Europe but the seem t5o be coming in at about $3500 USD. What sort of money can i expect to pay for a used beater car that will last 3 months, and get me around Europe?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 April 1, 2009 How about hitch-hiking, or using the train system? They have a pretty good transit system from what I've read. Not everybody owns a car there, whereas here in America it's not unusual for a family to own 3 vehicles."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 April 1, 2009 nah we are planning on visiting some out of the way places, and following some of the MotoGP motorcycle racing circuit so we will need SOME form of car We are also looking at doing what we did in the states, i.e. Buying a tent and camping around to save on accommodation $$$, which i understand is expensive in EuropeYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 April 1, 2009 Quote nah we are planning on visiting some out of the way places, and following some of the MotoGP motorcycle racing circuit so we will need SOME form of car We are also looking at doing what we did in the states, i.e. Buying a tent and camping around to save on accommodation $$$, which i understand is expensive in Europe Yeah that's true. Maybe scooters or motorcycles with storage space? How much luggage are you carrying? There are some hostels that backpackers use in Europe that are cheap, but since I've never done that there I don't know where to look. Or you could try finding a DZ.commer near where you want to go and crash out on their floor. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 April 1, 2009 Quote Or you could try finding a DZ.commer near where you want to go and crash out on their floor. I did that in the States tooI'm hoping Tony has a be3d or floor space Hi TonyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 April 1, 2009 Let us know when you'll be here and I'll talk to the 'Boss'. I'm sure we can arrange it. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 April 1, 2009 We land at Heath on April 23rdTell the missus We're both house trained too You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 April 1, 2009 Will do .... What do you plan to do/see in our little country? Must go a jumpin' too CYA (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #9 April 1, 2009 Man, I am really curious, what has all this traveling around the world costing you ? All the time off and all the traveling,,i am envious for sure........smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 April 1, 2009 QuoteMan, I am really curious, what has all this traveling around the world costing you ? All the time off and all the traveling,,i am envious for sure........ The time off is costing nothing really, we just put our jobs on hold (so to speak) the Tickets including full insurance cost the most ($15,000 AUS) but we had been planning it for 4 years. We have organised to have our pays garnished 20% for the last 4 years, and throughout this year we get that 80% (4x20%) paid back to us as a salary, so we still earn an income whilst traveling. Plus we have some savings in reserve should shit hit the fan.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #11 April 1, 2009 Quote I'll be landing in Heathrow in 3 weeks and will be in Europe for about 10 weeks. I was looking at car rentals for running about Europe but the seem t5o be coming in at about $3500 USD. What sort of money can i expect to pay for a used beater car that will last 3 months, and get me around Europe? You can get an 'ok' car for for less than £350. They go for about £75 at auctions. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #12 April 1, 2009 Squeak, This will solve all your problems. Get someone to buy it for you sort your insurance out and your good to go. http://www.gumtree.com/london/95/36961895.html BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 April 1, 2009 Quote Squeak, This will solve all your problems. Get someone to buy it for you sort your insurance out and your good to go. http://www.gumtree.com/london/95/36961895.html BP Dude that would be friggin SWEETYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 April 2, 2009 Quote We land at Heath on April 23rdTell the missus We're both house trained too The 'Boss' says yes - so we'll see you both soon. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 April 2, 2009 Quote We land at Heath on April 23rdTell the missus We're both house trained too You're just a couple days ahead of me... I fly out through LHR on the 10th and go back through on the return on the 26th. Smack Tone upside the head for me... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 April 2, 2009 Quote Quote We land at Heath on April 23rdTell the missus We're both house trained too You're just a couple days ahead of me... I fly out through LHR on the 10th and go back through on the return on the 26th. Smack Tone upside the head for me... How long you stuck at LHR for??You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 April 2, 2009 Quote Smack Tone upside the head for me... Oye... I heard that (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #18 April 2, 2009 5 hours on the way out to the States on the 10th, and a little more than an hour on the way back to Kosovo on the 26th - definitely no chance of popping outside for a smoke on the return leg!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 April 2, 2009 Quote Quote Smack Tone upside the head for me... Oye... I heard that Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
