Buy a car in Florida?

[The Durrigan's]

Here's a question for you guys.

With the price of car hire so high at the moment it would be cheaper to buy a vehicle while there.

Is this doable, could you get the title (V5) for the vehicle, how about getting insurance and maybe strike a deal with the owner or garage to sell the vehicle back to them at the end of your holiday.

I know you wouldn't be travelling around in a top of the range Tahoe/Suburban but there is plenty of vehicles out there.

[scottishmum]

In a two week holiday lol, maybe if you were there for 3 months or so it maybe worth exploring, but not for me no.

[Charlangela]

Would it not just be easier to pay for ubers..

[Softy]

Lot of effort to save how much?

Used car prices are crazy too, so you’re gonna need a large outlay to get more than an old banger out there, then how do you sell and how much will you lose overall?

My advice would be to spend time in the car hire forum and jump on the deals found. A bit of time and effort and you’ll get a near normal price for your car hire.

I’ve booked 5 minivans over the last few months for between £850-1100 for 3 weeks for Nov 21, March and august 23. Not the best prices but no where near the £2500-3500 you’ll see on most sites most of the time you search. Minivans are one of the hardest. Normal cars have been pretty easy to come by.

[The Durrigan's]

Originally Posted by Softy

Lot of effort to save how much?

Used car prices are crazy too, so you’re gonna need a large outlay to get more than an old banger out there, then how do you sell and how much will you lose overall?

My advice would be to spend time in the car hire forum and jump on the deals found. A bit of time and effort and you’ll get a near normal price for your car hire.

I’ve booked 5 minivans over the last few months for between £850-1100 for 3 weeks for Nov 21, March and august 23. Not the best prices but no where near the £2500-3500 you’ll see on most sites most of the time you search. Minivans are one of the hardest. Normal cars have been pretty easy to come by.

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I know it's a bit off the wall, just thought I'd put it out there (something to talk about).

I'd love to know who you booked with, £850-£1100 sounds like a great deal at the moment.

[Softy]

Originally Posted by The Durrigan's

I know it's a bit off the wall, just thought I'd put it out there (something to talk about).

I'd love to know who you booked with, £850-£1100 sounds like a great deal at the moment.

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I have 3 live reservations with Andy, ebookers and auto-Europe. The deals and tricks come up all the time. You just have to book when you see one for your dates. They all have free cancellation anyway.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

The answer is that without a permanent address no you cannot register a vehicle. There is a certain Dibber who holidays for nearly 6 months of the year out there that owns a vehicle. However she has a place to leave it and ensures that it is Insured and maintained.

[The Durrigan's]

Originally Posted by Softy

I have 3 live reservations with Andy, ebookers and auto-Europe. The deals and tricks come up all the time. You just have to book when you see one for your dates. They all have free cancellation anyway.

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Aww thanks. I've booked with Andy a few times over the years and I'd hope to book with him again because he provides a brilliant service.

[irvin38a]

I don’t know about a car but looking at some of the flight prices, it might be an option to all chip in and buy a Dibb plane. 🤣. Maybe one of the outgoing Virgin planes? Make Branson an offer 👍

[peter+lynne]

been watching old top gear ?