Zeemax 0 #1 February 6, 2003 Stupid age. Why do car rental companies think they should charge more because i'm 21. I really dont think i can afford this cost of hire $247 cost of hire because i'm 21 $ 497 hello?? i've been driving for years. Touch wood, i've never had an accident. why is it so damn high...! grrrrrrrrrrrr sorry rant over.Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #2 February 6, 2003 hell, i don't even think they'll rent one to me being 18. i don' think. so be happy that they will.later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #3 February 6, 2003 Think insurance. Rental companies have to impose strict regulations when it comes to the age of drivers because of the strict regulations imposed upon them by the insurance carriers (or lein holders for that matter). Additional insurance must be applied to an under age renter to protect the companies investment..on a small scale it doesn't seem that important but if you think of the $$ that a large rental chain such as Hertz has invested in their inventory and look at the demographics of their utlization without the age limit rules they would not be able to offer a decent product for a decent rate..same as insurance for underage drivers..the low rates would not be available for consumers of age if the high risk carriers were not being charged that additional fee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #4 February 6, 2003 because you are under 25....only state you can rent one without the under age fee is i think NY.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #5 February 6, 2003 but its so much... this is bollocks...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #6 February 6, 2003 Damn.. ya had to go and get all official on us didnt ya. I was hoping for some funnies.. all true though... you should have seen my own insurnace before I turned 26! OMG!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #7 February 6, 2003 um..well, it's kinda what I do at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #8 February 6, 2003 I know that Mick Hall can arrange a pick-up from Orlando for around $100, you may be lucky on the way back and get a lift off of someone. What i thought of doing when i go back to Sebastian (next year maybe) is buy a push-bike from Walmart to get around on and either sell it or trade it when i leave. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #9 February 6, 2003 hey really? Im lookin for new insurance... im tired of the bastards im with now... got any advice? Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 February 6, 2003 Quote cost of hire $247 cost of hire because i'm 21 $ 497 OH! That's the quit whining about being too young tax. You see, young people just bitch way too much. "Oh, I'm too young, attractive and still get to have fun. Boo Hoo. Poor little me." Look kid, I would GLADLY pay $250 to be 21 again. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 February 6, 2003 maybe i should take my go ped... but then, knowing my luck, it'd probably get nicked... lolPhoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #12 February 6, 2003 Oh. I'm not in insurance..so not too sure about advice..I have found an online quote from Progressive works wonders when you clicky compare companies...( Progressive is always higher than the others it seems-for me at least- but they do give you the rates of others..)Or call a local rep. If that doesn't work, try buying a 4 door sedan. (Well, it's true). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #13 February 6, 2003 Quote Look kid, I would GLADLY pay $250 to be 21 again. I think that is a rather conservative estimate there Quade. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #14 February 6, 2003 Never!!!!! I refuse to by 4 door... er ok I already own one... but I also got my four wheel drive pick-em-up truck! Anyways im past the 25 mark.. barley... and being married help quite a bit... thanks Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #15 February 6, 2003 I always thought that if you were under 25 then you had to pay extra money that would be refunded to you upon return of the car as long as there was no damage. I guess I was wrong. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #16 February 6, 2003 i wish Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #17 February 6, 2003 You might want to search a little deeper. Most companies won't rent to anyone under age 25 or 26. I do think there are a few that aren't quite as prejudiced against 21 year olds. What about Rent-A-Wreck?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #18 February 6, 2003 as long as it gets me there and doesn't cost half the trip i'll drive it...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #19 February 6, 2003 Quote Look kid, I would GLADLY pay $250 to be 21 again. BWAHAHA! LMAO! Hear, hear, hear...Ain't it da truth! "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #20 February 6, 2003 JAJA!!! I been there. It sucks America with the age things sucks. I being buying alcohol since i can remember I come here you can buy it you are underage. you can not come to the bar you are underage. you can not play with yourself you are underage (exagerating a bit) but that the rules and we play by them Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,151 #21 February 7, 2003 Quotebut its so much... this is bollocks... Check out the accident rate for males aged 20 -25, and compare with the accident rate of males aged 26 - 70.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #22 February 7, 2003 "OH! That's the quit whining about being too young tax. " AMEN - Jesus Christ !! Is this a crybabies forum, or is it for people who skydive? I realize I'm only a rookie, but does this shit seem ridiculous to anyone but me? ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #23 February 7, 2003 I love the way you talk Pablito...it's so damn sexy!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #24 February 7, 2003 Quote AMEN - Jesus Christ !! Is this a crybabies forum, or is it for people who skydive? I realize I'm only a rookie, but does this shit seem ridiculous to anyone but me? Yup. But then again, I'm 30. And I work for the Hertz Corporation KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #25 February 7, 2003 Quote But then again, I'm 30. Damn, you don't look a day over 29 1/2. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
