Zippy Cars

You've seen 'em around. They're always there by the Metro entrance looking all shiny and clean. Even in trend setting Columbia Heights, I don't know anyone who uses them. But according to WaPo, Zipcar is getting it done.

It sounds like a wonderful concept. You sign-up with either Zipcar or Flexcar and then you can go and rent the cars by the hour whenever you need. Gas and insurance are included in the hourly fee ($8.50 for Zipcar). Still sounds like a great idea to me.

But F-bomb, does this mean you are going to give up your sexy Echo? Shit no!

Despite the hassles of parking in C-Heights, and the cost of insurance, and the rising price of gas, I agree with a bulk of Americans who feel that owning their own car gives them an important sense of independence. If I want to haul myself out to the Shenandoah to go hiking, I don't want to shell out $120 bucks for the weekend. This whole rental thing is still not efficient enough for those of us who want to take them out of the city for a cheap weekend getaway.

But please, if you live in C-Heights, please sell off your car and sign up now!