{"id":3676,"date":"2016-12-28T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T21:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=3676"},"modified":"2025-03-26T04:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T11:08:00","slug":"the-most-favorited-cars-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/insights\/the-most-favorited-cars-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The most favorited cars of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

With thousands of cars listed on Turo, our \u201cFavorite\u201d feature allows travelers planning their next adventure to share and save their wish list of stellar cars. We\u2019re thrilled to unveil our inaugural list of the most favorited cars of the year, from Jags to G-Wagens. <\/span><\/p>\n

These dreamy rides may live on cloud nine, but their listings also offer some grounded, practical insights for our community of car owners that we\u2019ve shared below.<\/p>\n

10. Ryan\u2019s Alfa Romeo 4C<\/h3>\n

Ryan\u2019s Alfa<\/span> garnered the tenth-most favorites of the year, the latest of which came from a <\/span>recent Travelogue<\/span><\/a> featuring the car. In addition to stunning photography and an established reputation, Ryan\u2019s <\/span>description<\/b> packs in all the details of what makes the car unique, and conveys the operational nuances potential renters want to know in advance. Our data science team has found that a description of over 400 characters increased the likelihood of a trip request on a newly listed car by 8%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monrovia, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

9. Alexander\u2019s Jaguar F-Type \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Upgrades on upgrades on upgrades! <\/span>Alexander\u2019s F-Type<\/span> delights his guests with all the bells and whistles, including custom rims. Pair this with a speedy response time and great service \u2014 it\u2019s no wonder travelers frequently favorite this gem. Owners can also highlight their car\u2019s <\/span>features<\/b> in the \u201cDetails\u201d section of their car page.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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8. <\/span>Mikhail\u2019s Chevrolet Camaro <\/span><\/h3>\n

Hundreds of travelers pictured themselves cruising beachside with <\/span>Mikhail\u2019s Camaro<\/span>. Mikhail sets his listing apart from the pack with competitive pricing and offering potential guests great <\/span>discounts<\/b> like 15% off and free curbside delivery for trips longer than a week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aventura, FL<\/p><\/div>\n

7. <\/span>Amir\u2019s Chevrolet Corvette<\/span><\/h3>\n

Amir\u2019s Corvette<\/span> was our seventh-most favorited car this year by those looking to ride in style in the LA area. In addition to turning heads with its suave, sparkling style, Amir lets his car be <\/span>book instantly<\/b> for a seamless rental experience (enable \u201cBook instantly\u201d in your \u201cTrip preferences\u201d settings).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

6.\u00a0Cion\u2019s Mercedes-Benz GLA Class<\/span><\/h3>\n

Adding a pop of color to this list is <\/span>Cion\u2019s shiny red GLA<\/span>. Cion makes this listing pop by also offering <\/span>curbside delivery<\/b> to nearby locations of his guests\u2019 choice, including the local airport. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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City of Orange, NJ<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Hector\u2019s Mercedes-Benz G-Class<\/a><\/h3>\n

A <\/span>flashy G-Wagen<\/span><\/a> is eye-catching all on its own, but when it\u2019s priced as well as Hector\u2019s, it racks up the favorites. Using our <\/span>Automatic Pricing<\/b><\/a> feature, his car is priced using an algorithm that automatically optimizes the daily price based on demand in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Miami, FL<\/p><\/div>\n

4.\u00a0Gagik\u2019s Maserati Ghibli<\/h3>\n

Is it really any wonder that a Maserati would be on most people\u2019s Favorites list? <\/span>Gagik distinguished his Ghibli<\/span> from the hundreds available on Turo with a <\/span>response time<\/b> of just 15 minutes, and by offering unlimited mileage to his guests. His is the most gentlemanly Maserati.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Brandon\u2019s Porsche Panamera<\/h3>\n

The 4-door, fastback bodystyle on <\/span>the Panamera<\/span> has a broad appeal. It\u2019s ideal for longer duration trips and that\u2019s just what Brandon\u2019s <\/span>availability settings <\/b>offer. Because he accepts any trip over a day (adjusted in his car\u2019s \u201cTrip preferences\u201d), the car gets included in more searches and has landed on the Favorites list of hundreds of travelers so far this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Miami, FL<\/p><\/div>\n

2.\u00a0Mary Ann\u2019s BMW M3<\/h3>\n

When it comes to speedy, fun, and reliable, <\/span>Mary Ann and her M3<\/span> have a well established reputation on the marketplace. They have nearly 200 reviews and a solid five-star rating. Owners with <\/span>five-star reviews<\/b> get rented over five times more frequently than those with four stars and earn 25% more. Her M3 has received 65 reviews, more than any of the cars she has listed, and has been favorited the second-most of any car in the marketplace this year. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Jason\u2019s Alfa Romeo 4C<\/h3>\n

Jason\u2019s Alfa<\/span> tops this year\u2019s most-favorited list. Jason has used a lot of the tools shared in this year\u2019s roundup, including <\/span>being profiled here on the blog<\/span><\/a>, but perhaps most striking aspect of the listing are his exquisite photographs. High quality photos not only demonstrate the finer elements of the car, but show travelers what they can expect, and even spark the imagination. Owners that have taken advantage of our free <\/span>professional photography<\/b><\/a> program see up to 50% more traffic from travelers. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jersey City, NJ<\/p><\/div>\n

You can also check out some sweet whips topping some Turo employees’ favorites list in our Turo Staff Picks hotlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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