The Metropolitan
OBS Chief
It seems I was all set to forget about purposely trying AGR Partner deals after my fun experiences at the "Mall" (though my PC Connection points DID wind up posting {YAY!}, it's only Screwbuy.com that fails me).
Yesterday, however, I began to rethink this however, as I ponder my future as an auto owner. My "hooptie" spends most of its time sitting out front, and is currently in need of some fix to an electrical drain (one shop said the Alternator was ok) as well as a good tuning up to get through emissions.
I remember looking at Zipcar a couple of years ago as an alternative, but it wasn't offered here at the time. Checking back, now it is - due to the merger of Zipcar and Flexcar! Turns out there are cars available within a 25 minute walk of where I live.
So now I ponder joining - a $25 application fee and a $50 annual fee. Rates at $9 an hour or $66 a day with gas and insurance included. I pay $115 a month now off the bat for insurance even if the car continues to sit.
AGR-wise, the offer is a bit confusing - looks like 750 points total for joining and first use, and there is a promotion code to get the first annual fee waived in the form of driving credits. From there, it looks like $1 for each dollar spent up to 5,000 points (total, annual?)
So after all this blather I've just put out there, I ask...
Have any of you joined Zipcar?
Did the points post properly?
How about the point-per-dollar postings?
How did you find the Zipcar service? Were cars readily available? Were they clean and dependable? Have you ever thought to use Zipcars in other cities when travelling?
Interestingly, I would think the Zipcars would be GREAT idea at certain safe stations that are a little off the beaten path and lack ready cab access, allowing Amtrak patrons to alight at the station and then drive to their final destination, particularly for those on daytrips or short term business.
Yesterday, however, I began to rethink this however, as I ponder my future as an auto owner. My "hooptie" spends most of its time sitting out front, and is currently in need of some fix to an electrical drain (one shop said the Alternator was ok) as well as a good tuning up to get through emissions.
I remember looking at Zipcar a couple of years ago as an alternative, but it wasn't offered here at the time. Checking back, now it is - due to the merger of Zipcar and Flexcar! Turns out there are cars available within a 25 minute walk of where I live.
So now I ponder joining - a $25 application fee and a $50 annual fee. Rates at $9 an hour or $66 a day with gas and insurance included. I pay $115 a month now off the bat for insurance even if the car continues to sit.
AGR-wise, the offer is a bit confusing - looks like 750 points total for joining and first use, and there is a promotion code to get the first annual fee waived in the form of driving credits. From there, it looks like $1 for each dollar spent up to 5,000 points (total, annual?)
So after all this blather I've just put out there, I ask...
Have any of you joined Zipcar?
Did the points post properly?
How about the point-per-dollar postings?
How did you find the Zipcar service? Were cars readily available? Were they clean and dependable? Have you ever thought to use Zipcars in other cities when travelling?
Interestingly, I would think the Zipcars would be GREAT idea at certain safe stations that are a little off the beaten path and lack ready cab access, allowing Amtrak patrons to alight at the station and then drive to their final destination, particularly for those on daytrips or short term business.