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Has anyone already switched? Do you know how much they're offering monthly and what their variable rate is. Somehow I think I'm getting the ole one two and pretty sure too. Will be on the TC next week but wondered if anyone had any experience.

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Anonymous said:
Has anyone already switched? Do you know how much they're offering monthly and what their variable rate is. Somehow I think I'm getting the ole one two and pretty sure too. Will be on the TC next week but wondered if anyone had any experience.

Thanks
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Unfortunately there are too many variables and it ranges depending on where you live in the country. You will be lucky to break even. Most people I know actually lose money with all the mileage, wear and tear, insurance, repair costs, oil changes etc.
 












It's not a rip-off. Stop complaining. The payments do vary quite a bit based on where you live. If you buy something that is around the same cost as a new Ford Taurus, which is what they base the payments off of, you will not lose money at all and will be able to bank some for wear and tear, tires, etc. If you buy a Mercedes, well, that's your prerogative, but you will be covering some of that cost...obviously. If you don't drive a whole lot of miles, doing more in the city, and get a low cost lease, you will be banking more money. It all depends on what you choose. If you choose an expensive car, don't bitch when the company isn't floating the whole payment. A horrible bottom of the barrel cheap company car is no better than a Taurus anyway. This gives CHOICE.
 












Anonymous said:
It's not a rip-off. Stop complaining. The payments do vary quite a bit based on where you live. If you buy something that is around the same cost as a new Ford Taurus, which is what they base the payments off of, you will not lose money at all and will be able to bank some for wear and tear, tires, etc. If you buy a Mercedes, well, that's your prerogative, but you will be covering some of that cost...obviously. If you don't drive a whole lot of miles, doing more in the city, and get a low cost lease, you will be banking more money. It all depends on what you choose. If you choose an expensive car, don't bitch when the company isn't floating the whole payment. A horrible bottom of the barrel cheap company car is no better than a Taurus anyway. This gives CHOICE.
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Not true at all. This just adds to one more thing to worry about. The fact you have to get another car after 4 years just adds to the stress.
 






Should be pretty much cost neutral from my calculations and if I don't want a taurus I pay a little extra it's the price of opting higher. As for wear and tear its there its part of life. As for getting a new car every 4 years I would think its good. With all the horror stories I've heard over the last 25 years about fleet cars and their condition then maybe now some will take better care of their cars. BTW been a fleeter for most of my career and it will be an adjustment they're not giving you a gift but at least they're paying most if not all of it.
 






Anonymous said:
Should be pretty much cost neutral from my calculations and if I don't want a taurus I pay a little extra it's the price of opting higher. As for wear and tear its there its part of life. As for getting a new car every 4 years I would think its good. With all the horror stories I've heard over the last 25 years about fleet cars and their condition then maybe now some will take better care of their cars. BTW been a fleeter for most of my career and it will be an adjustment they're not giving you a gift but at least they're paying most if not all of it.
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Oh my God. You are not a rep. Clearly you are not a rep. You are out of your mind.
 






I am with another co that uses Runzheimer. I'm in CA so I get screwed on gas big time. The good thing though is after my 3 year contract, I own my car and I didn't pay for it. The down side is whenever you need an oil change or service, you have to shell out the money. I bought an Escape because it gets good gas mileage and the payment was within the monthly amount which is about $550/mo. The mileage reimbursement is in addition to the monthly allowance. Just pad your mileage as much as you can and you will be fine. Many of my colleagues (outside of CA) who have chosen reasonable cars, have made money. It's just a different way of looking at it. I had a fleet vehicle for 17 years before switching to a car allowance and I felt the same way, but it's fine. Just be smart about the vehicle you choose.
 


















Anyone who thinks a car allowance is better than a company car has never had a company car before. Simple as that. There is nothing better than having a car and not having to have a car payment, insurance payment, pay for oil changes, new tires, brakes and whatever else might happen to your personal car. And then you get a new one every 2-3 years. Sure it is nice to have your car of choice with leather and other options you want, but is that worth all the thousands of dollars you will spend on it???

I wish I could have my company car back.
 






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