I used car2go for the first time today. For context, I've been a Zipcar member for several years and have used several dozen hours worth of Zipcar service.
www.car2go.com if you're confused at this point.
Thoughts on car2go's base smart fortwo, their sole offering:
- worst transmission ever: clunky, slow, and unreliable power delivery
- when shifting manually to minimize the transmission-related pain the lever is then uncomfortably close to one's right thigh
- power is adequate, legroom is great as is absolute headroom, but the sun visors block my view of traffic lights
- rear engine design means a low cowl and fabulous downward and side window visibility
- ride feels firm yet pitch and roll are ample, paradoxically--no anti-roll bars?
So it's not a very good car. That's ok, though, as they're selling a transportation solution, not a driving experience.
All these faults are forgiven due to their pay by the minute, park anywhere in 2 hour-or-greater spots policy, which made my trip to the Amtrak station from West Seattle a 20 minute affair instead of a 50+ minute slog on public transit.
Verdict: I shall use them again, especially on occasions such as these where I'm going to get reimbursed for the expense anyway. I'd rather be driving a ****ty smart car than waiting for a cab.