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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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I am thinking about starting up a part-time limo service (using an LS - non stretched) to off-set some of the car costs and to obtain some small business tax benefits. Has anyone else has ever done this before? If so, was it worth the effort? Was it difficult to do? Is it cost prohibitive if you don't do it on a full-time basis? Are the licensing and insurance costs high?

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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Sounds like an interesting idea, although I hope your customers will treat the car well too.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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I put an ad on craigslist to drive escorts around in exchange for their services but so far only guys answered
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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I drive my kids around. Does that count?
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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I think Blackwater wants some of us to drive down the streets of Iraq to take some of the fire off of them
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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seems like a good idea, is ur car blk? and tinted?
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jmd93
seems like a good idea, is ur car blk? and tinted?
Black but no tint yet.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Default I do, but I don't charge.

I do, but I don't charge.

I do volunteer driving for those with no car, or who can't drive.

So far, I've had two passengers fall asleep in the back seat!

Another was so excited that she called a friend on her cell phone and told her "Guess what? My ride today is in a 2008 Lexus!!!!"

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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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errr ^^^ you volunteer to drive people in your 104K lexus? do you know these people? somebody's going to heaven. lol
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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errr ^^^ you volunteer to drive people in your 104K lexus? do you know these people? somebody's going to heaven. lol
maybe make that 115k
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by allklr
I put an ad on craigslist to drive escorts around in exchange for their services but so far only guys answered


LMAO
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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errr ^^^ you volunteer to drive people in your 104K lexus? do you know these people? somebody's going to heaven. lol
Well, I enjoy driving and I enjoy helping people, so why not?

BTW, I also develop software for non-profits at no charge. It's another thing I really enjoy doing. http://home.comcast.net/~benandmarsha/

Maybe since I enjoy and get so much pleasure from these things, I'm being very selfish!!??!!


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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Helmar
Well, I enjoy driving and I enjoy helping people, so why not?

BTW, I also develop software for non-profits at no charge. It's another thing I really enjoy doing. http://home.comcast.net/~benandmarsha/

Maybe since I enjoy and get so much pleasure from these things, I'm being very selfish!!??!!


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Helmar,
I admire you and wish you all the best. I wish there were more people like you.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Very nice, Helmar. I've not heard of someone doing this before. Turning your talents into helping others while enjoying yourself. Not easy. Well done.
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so...how do i get a hold of you helmar...i want that free ride! lol
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