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February 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (third time)

Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (third time)

Another month, another pediatrician appointment. Instead of getting a full day rental, I tried Zipcar again since I only needed the car for 3-4 hours. Here’s how it worked out: Hours used: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Rate: $9.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $2.40 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $1[...]

January 24th, 2010 - 7:33 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (again)

Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (again)

It worked out so well last time, we’re giving it another go. However unlike the first rental, a few more taxes and a lot more money was involved… Hours used: 12:30pm – 6:00pm Rate: $13.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $4.71 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $3.18 NY MCT district sup[...]

January 11th, 2010 - 8:23 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB

Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB

Finally decided to give Zipcar a try for Kiddo’s first trip to the pediatrician. Only a few blocks away, we picked up our Scion xB, here’s how the charges broke down: Hours used: 3:30pm to 7:30pm Rate: $9.00 per hour Total: $36.00[...]

January 9th, 2010 - 11:34 pm § in Car Seats
Infant Car Seats

Infant Car Seats

After conceding the fact that it would require a sizable cash store to continue using a car service for doctors visits, “field trips” and quick rides to see the family, Mum and I decided to get a car seat. One of the first decisions we had to make was between purchasing an infant car sea[...]