Buy or Rent Your Tempo Car Shelter?

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u/mtlprop · Joined Oct 2024

Thinking about buying or renting your Tempo? Quickly compare long-term costs and find the smarter choice for your winter car shelter needs!

Last update Nov 2024
  • Scenario 1: Own Your Tempo, Pay for Setup
  • Scenario 2: Annual Tempo Rental Service
  • Which One Is Higher (%)

Check the chart to see which option saves more over time. Compare the total costs of owning your Tempo (with setup/takedown fees) against the yearly rental fee to find the most budget-friendly choice for your car shelter needs.

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The one-time cost to buy a Tempo car shelter outright. Consider this an initial investment for long-term ownership.

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The cost for setting up your Tempo shelter each year. Typically applies only if you own the shelter and need professional installation.

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The yearly cost to disassemble your Tempo shelter at season’s end. This applies to owned shelters needing professional takedown.

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The cost of renting a Tempo shelter each year, which includes setup and takedown services provided by the rental company.

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Buy the Tempo once and pay yearly for setup and takedown. Ideal if you plan to use it long-term and prefer ownership benefits.

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