Renting a car for road trip to save miles on MY car...

bi0hazard · 10-06-2018, 03:17 PM

As the title says. I'm thinking about a 1500 mile road trip from my house WITHOUT family, and I want to save miles/depreciation on my Tahoe ($72k new). The vehicle usually gets 12k/miles year doing regular family stuff. I've never done anything like this. My thought is to rent a $200 car for a few days and pack on the miles and rock chips on someone else's vehicle....

I can't take my M because it's super loud and not a long travel choice by any means.

Is this a ridiculous idea?

GuidoK · 10-06-2018, 03:32 PM

1500 mile roadtrip WITHOUT family and not taking your m2?!?

Does not compute......

F30lolz · 10-06-2018, 03:33 PM

$72k for a Tahoe?!?!?!?!

Take the M, as you know YOLO.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 10-06-2018, 03:39 PM

YOLO bro....I dont care about stupid things like wear and tear on my car anymore. I scratch it... big whop shit happens. tomorrow is never promised

bi0hazard · 10-06-2018, 04:11 PM

Thanks all. I'm glad I asked this question...

overcoil · 10-06-2018, 04:13 PM

I'd do the rental with insurance - park in a hotel parking lot at night or Waffle House during lunch and not give a hoot.

brad850csi · 10-06-2018, 04:14 PM

First thing I did when I got my M6 was to go on a 1000 mile road trip, literally 2 days after I picked it up. Cars are meant to be driven

tuco44 · 10-06-2018, 04:38 PM

Take the M2, that's what it is for - driving....

Also, nothing special about a Tahoe...and depreciation happens whether you drive it or not. Even if you don't take the M, take the Tahoe. Renting a car is stupid when you have those two vehicles sitting there.

c1pher · 10-06-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bi0hazard

As the title says. I'm thinking about a 1500 mile road trip from my house WITHOUT family, and I want to save miles/depreciation on my Tahoe ($72k new). The vehicle usually gets 12k/miles year doing regular family stuff. I've never done anything like this. My thought is to rent a $200 car for a few days and pack on the miles and rock chips on someone else's vehicle....

I can't take my M because it's super loud and not a long travel choice by any means.

Is this a ridiculous idea?

No. I rent an SUV when my parents visit since none of my cars, save the 135i have a backseat and getting in the back isn’t easy nor comfortable for my 80+ year old parents. I really don’t need a big car any other time and no point in owning a less fun, less fuel efficient car that I’d never drive when I can just borrow it.

P1 · 10-06-2018, 05:28 PM

Tahoes are daily beaters that you SHOULD use for racking up miles on.

insanecoder · 10-06-2018, 06:08 PM

Unless kept for a long-term collection
I'd just drive the car

Emilime75 · 10-06-2018, 07:22 PM

I agree with the others, take the M. It's not like your Tahoe at 12k/year is some low mileage cream puff. It'll depreciate the same and those 1500 miles won't likely do anything to its value...same thought process on the M, really. You bought it to drive it and have fun in it.

Only possible argument I can see for the Tahoe would be one of comfort, but every stretch of fun road you'll hit on your trip, you'll be kicking yourself for choosing the barge.

GOLFFRR · 10-06-2018, 08:08 PM

72k for a tahoe!? man those things are getting expensive.

I would drive the M and enjoy every 1500 miles of the trip! Would be epic to take it on some great roads and do a full write up and post on your adventure

FC4 · 10-06-2018, 08:45 PM

Be sure not to bang your wife, either. Preserve her as best you can for the next guy.

bi0hazard · 10-06-2018, 09:10 PM

Good points all, even the last one.

bi0hazard · 10-06-2018, 09:15 PM

I mainly worry about depreciation for the Tahoe ( and yes they are that expensive these days).

My M is just really loud, that's the only problem with it. It's geared to be at fairly high rpm when cruising at my usual 85.

tuco44 · 10-06-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bi0hazard

I mainly worry about depreciation for the Tahoe ( and yes they are that expensive these days).

My M is just really loud, that's the only problem with it. It's geared to be at fairly high rpm when cruising at my usual 85.

The Tahoe depreciates whether or not you drive it. It doesn't get more valuable sitting in the garage.

XMetal · 10-06-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

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Originally Posted by bi0hazard

I mainly worry about depreciation for the Tahoe ( and yes they are that expensive these days).

My M is just really loud, that's the only problem with it. It's geared to be at fairly high rpm when cruising at my usual 85.

The Tahoe depreciates whether or not you drive it. It doesn't get more valuable sitting in the garage.

Totally agree. +/- 10k miles in the long term isn't gonna make a difference. It's gonna worth about $25k-$30k or so (if that) in 5 years regardless if it's driven or not. This is the first time I had ever heard someone worried about depreciation on a Tahoe. I actually had to reread to make sure he was referring to a Chevy Tahoe LOL

bi0hazard · 10-06-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XMetal

Totally agree. +/- 10k miles in the long term isn't gonna make a difference. It's gonna worth about $25k-$30k or so (if that) in 5 years regardless if it's driven or not. This is the first time I had ever heard someone worried about depreciation on a Tahoe. I actually had to reread to make sure he was referring to a Chevy Tahoe LOL

eluded · 10-07-2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bi0hazard

As the title says. I'm thinking about a 1500 mile road trip from my house WITHOUT family,

10" · 10-07-2018, 07:22 AM

Take your M. It's perfectly driveable....why do you even have it if you don't drive it on road trips?! Live a little!

Who cares about miles. Stop worrying about depreciation on ordinary cars...live for today!

eatsleepboost · 10-07-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 10"

Take your M. It's perfectly driveable....why do you even have it if you don't drive it on road trips?! Live a little!

Who cares about miles. Stop worrying about depreciation on ordinary cars...live for today!

+1. If you can afford to buy those cars you can afford a little depreciation and enjoy the car.

Why isn't flying an option? Certainly cheaper and faster if that's your goal.

10-06-2018, 03:17 PM	#1
bi0hazard Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '17 m2 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Renting a car for road trip to save miles on MY car... As the title says. I'm thinking about a 1500 mile road trip from my house WITHOUT family, and I want to save miles/depreciation on my Tahoe ($72k new). The vehicle usually gets 12k/miles year doing regular family stuff. I've never done anything like this. My thought is to rent a $200 car for a few days and pack on the miles and rock chips on someone else's vehicle.... I can't take my M because it's super loud and not a long travel choice by any means. Is this a ridiculous idea? __________________ 17 m2: CSF Turbo FMIC, Fabspeed DP, BM3 Stage 2, VRSF Charge Pipe, Schroth quick fit, Vorshlag CC plates, Apex 18x10, BMS Clutch Stop. Last edited by bi0hazard; 10-06-2018 at 03:18 PM.. Reason: .
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brad850csi Colonel 1330 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	First thing I did when I got my M6 was to go on a 1000 mile road trip, literally 2 days after I picked it up. Cars are meant to be driven
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tuco44 Colonel 647 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Take the M2, that's what it is for - driving.... Also, nothing special about a Tahoe...and depreciation happens whether you drive it or not. Even if you don't take the M, take the Tahoe. Renting a car is stupid when you have those two vehicles sitting there. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11737 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Tahoes are daily beaters that you SHOULD use for racking up miles on.
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Emilime75 Colonel 1227 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	I agree with the others, take the M. It's not like your Tahoe at 12k/year is some low mileage cream puff. It'll depreciate the same and those 1500 miles won't likely do anything to its value...same thought process on the M, really. You bought it to drive it and have fun in it. Only possible argument I can see for the Tahoe would be one of comfort, but every stretch of fun road you'll hit on your trip, you'll be kicking yourself for choosing the barge.
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bi0hazard Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '17 m2 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Good points all, even the last one.
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bi0hazard Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '17 m2 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	I mainly worry about depreciation for the Tahoe ( and yes they are that expensive these days). My M is just really loud, that's the only problem with it. It's geared to be at fairly high rpm when cruising at my usual 85.
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