{"id":13967,"date":"2019-09-27T10:30:35","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T17:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=13967"},"modified":"2025-04-02T23:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:32:09","slug":"fulfilling-childhood-dreams-with-car-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/fulfilling-childhood-dreams-with-car-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulfilling childhood dreams with car sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Dallas host is buying his dream cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just over a year ago, Turo host Christian M. left his job to take some much-needed time off. The California native had transferred from LA to Dallas when his company, Toyota Motors, moved its US headquarters to the \u201cBig D\u201d. Thanks to his job at one of the world\u2019s largest car manufacturers, Christian had been exclusively driving Toyota and Lexus cars for 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a car guy with eclectic tastes, almost two decades of driving Toyota vehicles can become a bit monotonous. So Christian took the opportunity to try something new \u2014 he bought a 2018 BMW M3 with every option to get some excitement into his life, and hasn\u2019t looked back since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Jeep launched the new JL Wrangler. By this time Christian had heard about Turo, so he decided to try hosting out and help justify his purchase by listing the Wrangler on Turo. It was instantly popular with guests \u2014 an encouraging sign for Christian. Then he listed his M3 to similar success, and that got the ball rolling on Christian\u2019s Turo journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A whole new world of possibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Christian’s 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI use Turo to make money, but I only buy cars that I personally want for myself.\u201d Unlike many hosts with multiple cars on Turo, Christian\u2019s roster includes a lot of older specialty vehicles that would be hard to find elsewhere, even on Turo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian says he tends to buy cars that he\u2019s always wanted, or sometimes simply interesting deals that come across his radar. He\u2019s bought a few cars on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer<\/a>, including a 1989 Jeep Cherokee, as well as an absolutely immaculate 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL. \u201cI have a soft spot for that Mercedes, it\u2019s such an epic car to drive,\u201d says Christian. \u201cAs far as luxury cars, it was about the best in the world in 1989, and it\u2019s still really something today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just look at this excerpt from a review a guest left about the Mercedes: \u201cIt drives like a yacht on a cloud. Sitting in the car, you are enveloped in luxury: the feel of aged wood, the smell of baby-soft leather, the sophistication of sleek chrome and steel. An engine that purrs like a sleeping kitten.\u201d It goes on, but you get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christian’s 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Christian’s 2010 Jaguar XKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other unusual models in Christian\u2019s lineup include a third-generation Toyota Supra Turbo, which, when\u2019s the last time you saw one of those? One of Chrisitan\u2019s favorites right now is his Jaguar XKR, a rocket ship in coupe form riding a 5.0L supercharged V8 to the tune of 510 horses. \u201cMy XKR is really the ideal Turo car. I love it.\u201d says Christian. \u201cI\u2019ve found that color is really important in making your listing pop for guests, and the Jaguar is a great color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also offers two Fox-body Mustangs, one convertible, one coupe. Both red, both with the 5.0L V8. Third-generation Mustangs (commonly referred to as \u201cFox-bodies\u201d) have a reputation for not being the most reliable vehicles after all these years, but Christian\u2019s two Mustangs are super low-mileage and in fantastic condition inside and out. \u201cI always get people booking the Mustangs out of nostalgia,\u201d says Christian. \u201cIt\u2019s the same for me \u2014 I got them because I always wanted one growing up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christian’s 1990 Ford Mustang GT convertible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Christian’s 1990 Ford Mustang LX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While his hosting duties take work and time, Christian\u2019s having a lot of fun with this (plus, he\u2019s an All-Star Host!<\/a>). He\u2019s been able to get many cars he wouldn\u2019t otherwise, models he\u2019s always dreamt about. \u201cMy philosophy is, I don\u2019t want cars you could get just anywhere else,\u201d says Christian. \u201cAnd that\u2019s the fun thing about these cars \u2014 my guests are people who enjoy driving them and I enjoy giving them that experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the Dallas area and are feeling some nostalgia itches, give them a scratch and check out Christian\u2019s excellent offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book with Christian<\/div>\n

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