And I really appreciate how it always feels like I'm dealing with real people who are very understanding and not with some "cut and dry" corporation. I think that the "real person" element makes me want to be even more responsible with my driving time, just so I won't be letting another "real person" down. It's a great system for people who enjoy communal sharing in order to be more dollar-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Sarah F.
- CityWheels customer since March 2007
"CityWheels allows me the opportunity to not own a car in Cleveland and still have access to one - without the premium of parking, a car payment, insurance and gas."
Jeffrey V.
- CityWheels customer since August 2007
"You provide a wonderful, much-needed service in Cleveland... Many thanks for starting and continuing such a progressive company.
Be assured that the only reason I'm ending my membership is that I've relocated to Austin, Texas..."
Alisa M.
- CityWheels customer Sept 2006 - Sept 2008
The Experts Say...
"A car is flat-out the worst investment you will ever make. Actually, you shouldn't even look at your car as an investment. The moment you drive a new car off the lot, it loses about 20% of its value; within three years, its value will decline by at least one third.
So why shovel what little you do have down a financial sinkhole?
...doesn't it make more sense to [make a different choice] and use the money you save to fund a Roth IRA, reduce your credit card balance, or work on whittling down your student loans?
-Suze Orman, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke
"Car payment + fuel + mandatory insurance + tires + maintenance + registration + inspection + repairs + parking + tolls + etc. etc. etc. = one hell of a lot of money!
"I've always driven paid-for cars, but what that saves me in monthly outlay is offset by more frequent repairs and decreased reliability (ok for a handy and grown man, not so ok for my daughter or other more vulnerable types who should not be broken down on the side of the road at night.)
-Alternet
"Moving to the center of town - where I can bike and walk for most work and errands - allowed me to sell my car and save huge amounts of money, which means I have to work less to earn the money, which means I have more free time to do the things I love, which means MORE FREEDOM!
Imagine... less car equals more freedom!
The enviro and health/safety benefits are just gravy.
Lay out the personal costs for yourself, convert that into your work hours, and then spread the word about how much FREE TIME you could create for yourself by getting rid of your car. We all want more free time."
-Alternet
