 What sports car to rent and where to drive around Vegas? |
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 Jan 26 2009, 03:13 AM
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Moderator  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5  |
I've got a company "party" trip to Vegas next month, and the wife and I were thinking about renting a sports/exotic and going for a nice day drive around the Vegas area. Anybody got any suggestions on where to drive, I'm guessing around Lake Mead, anywhere else, or any specific roads?
Also, opinions on what car to play with: Lotus Elise: $188/day Porsche Cayman S: $295/day C6 Vert: $188/day C6 Z06: $445/day Viper GTS: $379/day Ferrari 348 Spider: $550/day I'm seriously thinking the Elise, Viper GTS, or Cayman S. I've owned a C5 Z06, so the Vettes aren't really that big of a draw for me, and while I'd love to drive a Ferrari, the 348 is a little old and $550/day is kind of expensive (and the other Ferraris and Lambos are just insanely outrageous ($1,000+/day)). We might even do two cars so we could trade off during the day, so maybe the Elise and the Viper? We figure we'd get a lot more fun out of something like this than blowing the same amount of money in a Casino. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jan 26 2009, 03:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
Id go with the Viper amongst the cars suggested. I always opt for the american Muscle.
Vegas can sometimes be kinda nasty in February. I would wait till the last minute before deciding an a convertible. Depending on how much time you have, a quick trip to the Hoover Dam is good. I recommend the full blown tour which takes you deep into the dam. Well worth the cost. Depending on the time you have (like an extra day or two), both Southern California and Grand Canyon are within striking distance. And both would be really cool places to roll in your Viper. bock |
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Jan 26 2009, 03:39 AM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
I'm kind of leaning towards the Viper, the Elise would be a lot of fun during a little warmer weather, but I was thinking the same thing that Feb may still be a little cool. I've always wanted a Viper GTS, so this would be a great way to try one out and see if I'd really want one. Since I've never been out there, I was definitely thinking Hoover Dam would be cool.
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Jan 26 2009, 05:52 AM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Viper!
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Jan 26 2009, 12:29 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
On LS1tech a guy did exactly that ... rented a Viper in Vegas.
He said it was a ragged out POS and hated it. Half the stuff didn't work and it rattled, groaned and shook like a Yugo. |
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Jan 26 2009, 05:16 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 410 |
My wife and I drove down to Hoover Dam (and took the Dam Tour (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), and then went up to the Valley of Fire (state park) all in the same day - in a Mitsubishi Spyder. It was dog a$$ slow, but with the top down and the a/c going (in May) - who cared. 75 mph speed limits were a bonus.
Last time I was there (2007), they were building a bridge over the river - so that you could bypass the dam bridge. If that is finished, it should be an awesome view. Most of those specialty places have mileage limits (free miles), so keep that in mind when renting. |
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Jan 26 2009, 06:44 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
The Elise is NOT a car to go cruising in. At least, not for me. I've driven a friend's a few times. They're plenty of fun, but not a cruising machine. Kinda loud inside, A/C doesn't blow hard (so I imagine the heat doesn't, either), and they're just like a go-kart. Plus, they don't have good visibility.
The people that rent the Vettes and Vipers are going to rag them out. I would! The Ferrari is too expensive for a >14 year old car. I'd say the Cayman is your best bet, by far. Looks just like a 911, so you've got that "Porsche look". And, a 10:1 wt/hp ratio is nothing to sniff at. Plus, you'll get a car that is no older than 2 years old. |
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Feb 2 2009, 03:08 PM
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Cheesehead! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 207 Joined: 12-September 06 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 1,355 |
QUOTE (bubba353z @ Jan 26 2009, 10:16 AM)  Last time I was there (2007), they were building a bridge over the river - so that you could bypass the dam bridge. If that is finished, it should be an awesome view. They're still working on the bridge, but it's definitely something cool to see! My vote is for the viper, hoping it's not completely torn up like they say (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Feb 2 2009, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 329 Joined: 4-January 08 From: Central PA Member No.: 2,065 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jan 26 2009, 07:29 AM) On LS1tech a guy did exactly that ... rented a Viper in Vegas. He said it was a ragged out POS and hated it. Half the stuff didn't work and it rattled, groaned and shook like a Yugo. Well, this is a Viper we're talking about... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Feb 3 2009, 01:36 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 174 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Red Bluff Ca. Member No.: 2,094 |
Rent Viper, (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) you bet . Hoover dam tour, Yes it is cool! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Also the london bridge is cool, (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) too, & not to far. I still find it hard to believe it was, Torn down, shipped here & reassembled.
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Feb 4 2009, 04:35 AM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
yeah, leaning towards the Viper, but I also keep coming back to the Cayman S. I know I can test drive one of those at the dealer, but I'm seriously thinking of getting one in another year or two, so spending a day in one would be a great way to make sure ahead of time that it's really something I'd want.
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Feb 4 2009, 01:46 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Out of your picks i would do the Cayman, with a quick search i did find a Bently for $350'ish a day and a 68 GTO (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) both are great for sight seeing!
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Feb 4 2009, 06:49 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
I got passed at Thunderhill once in my street car by a well driven Cayman S! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Feb 5 2009, 03:45 AM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
Well, after looking at some reviews on the Internet, I think I'm just going to pass on the idea. Every review I've found of any of the Exotic car rental places has been negative. Ranging from just poor service and worn out cars all the way up to the rental agencies trying to stick renters with thousands of dollars of erroneous wear and/or damages charges.
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