tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post7287738299767885944..comments2024-03-29T10:03:47.176+05:30Comments on eNidhi India Travel Blog: Buying vs renting car- my calculationsShrinidhi Handehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-48937074962991698312012-12-13T20:13:36.379+05:302012-12-13T20:13:36.379+05:30That is a good pointThat is a good pointShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-90053762945540963892012-12-13T10:35:14.584+05:302012-12-13T10:35:14.584+05:30Also consider the 2-3 lakhs that you will save by ...Also consider the 2-3 lakhs that you will save by not having a reserved parking space while buying an apartment ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-64233976685756096922012-03-28T21:03:55.794+05:302012-03-28T21:03:55.794+05:30Umesh Sir,
Yes. Once you buy a car, you need to ke...Umesh Sir,<br />Yes. Once you buy a car, you need to keep spending on itShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-33329101550689226042012-03-28T07:59:19.601+05:302012-03-28T07:59:19.601+05:30Srinidhi, i believe that is an interesting take. ...Srinidhi, i believe that is an interesting take. As one heads for retirement it is a good option to give up all the frills. Commuting in a city without seemless transportation is a real pain. Own car or bike depending on one's budget is necessity. Secondly rotation of cars can be undertaken with friends too. Finally a mix and match of hiring vehicle in tourist spots by travelling by train or air can be resorted even if one owns a car. Of course wear and tear and maintainence is a big drain plus resale value will go down day by day. After 3 years one should be lucky to even get 50% value or original costDeguidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920558699154594412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-87182643897001941832012-03-28T04:58:14.526+05:302012-03-28T04:58:14.526+05:30Ramakanth, yes not many agencies exist for self dr...Ramakanth, yes not many agencies exist for self drive rentals and process is different at each agency. Hopefully it gets better<br /><br />Aravind: hertz needs us to go to their office during day time and collect the vehicle. Due to increased risk, they dont accept online payment, they don't do delivery and collect. Try avis.co.in<br /><br />Yes, with a family having car at disposal makes sense<br /><br />Vi.Ra.He: :) Yes<br /><br />Mitesh: Fully agree<br /><br />Gowtham: Yes, with a family having a owned car will be more convenientShrinidhi Handehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875443161762278339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-36067484394813645442012-03-28T01:55:36.413+05:302012-03-28T01:55:36.413+05:30Depends on the nature of one's work and how mu...Depends on the nature of one's work and how much time they spend on the road. In India, the market for rentals is not exactly on the bloom. Though its much better than a few years back. Still getting a driverless vehicle is not a painless process. At least, not in most places that I have been to. Hopefully, we will get to soon see a more conducive environment for rentals similar to what we have in developed nations like US. But then, maybe by that time, a car would have become a necessity for everyone.Ramakant Pradhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982765739245702488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-15360397642253396082012-03-27T20:15:50.341+05:302012-03-27T20:15:50.341+05:30Depends on the use case. While it is always hard t...Depends on the use case. While it is always hard to get back the money invested on car (Unless it is put on hire), we should look at the convenience it offers. Especially when you do unplanned trips, travel with family and luggages and local travel.<br /><br />Unlike in the west, renting car in India is not hazzle free. Just to try, I went to carzonrent and try to rent a car online. After filling all details, I see a pop up that for "self drive" booking I need to contact respective branch. Things might change in future.Aravind GJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407465585269521044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-86262961325558684222012-03-27T18:04:47.381+05:302012-03-27T18:04:47.381+05:30I was planning to buy a car, but this calculation ...I was planning to buy a car, but this calculation ruined that :)<br /><br />Just for curiocity, Are u married?! :)ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135884410160764240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-52983702184492043772012-03-27T18:03:35.273+05:302012-03-27T18:03:35.273+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.ವಿ.ರಾ.ಹೆ.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00135884410160764240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-77311473618030643762012-03-27T11:50:35.714+05:302012-03-27T11:50:35.714+05:30And who doesn't want to try out different vehi...And who doesn't want to try out different vehicles? That's so fun to compare and contrast your vehicle to others. Also, the rental vehicle is nearly new.Mitesh Damaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105826492525999039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-51599010821335683632012-03-27T11:48:36.960+05:302012-03-27T11:48:36.960+05:30I never felt so free in India. Stepping out the fl...I never felt so free in India. Stepping out the flat and into a rickshaw was so convenient and without the overhead. Not only do I not have to drive, but I don't have to maintain the vehicle or fuel it. Driving a car in the US is a chore. Shopping for car insurance and then looking over the insurance document every year to see how they're screwing you, oil changes, tire changes, brake changes, windshield wiper changes, getting out to refuel, watching out for the police when speeding, and lastly, FINDING PARKING.Mitesh Damaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105826492525999039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28310409.post-36267172304290346722012-03-27T10:36:00.757+05:302012-03-27T10:36:00.757+05:30Your calculation is right economically that too if...Your calculation is right economically that too if you consider only long (mostly) planned trips. But convenience-wise, I don't think so.Gowthamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003583120194731166noreply@blogger.com