Renting a 993 in Vegas...
 

Hello all,

I have been a lurker here for quite a while.

A little history about myself:

I am 30yrs old, live in Charlotte NC and have always wanted a 911. Growing up in Connecticut we lived on a relatively busy street on the way to the beach. To me the 911's were the most unique looking, sounding and later discovered, feeling. My ears would always perk up when I heard that flat boxer 6 whine on acceleration. I used to race to an open window in the summer time to catch a glimpse of one driving by.

Over the years I have quelled my lust by driving other peoples Porsches (OPP). I've driven a 86 911 coupe, targa and 1990 C2 Targa. I loved them all, the C2 probably the best because it was a little easier to drive on a daily basis. But when the 993 came out, I thought that it was the pinnacle of the 911 design though I haven't driven one..yet. I believe it will be until the 997 comes out. The 996 just doesn't do it for me aesthetically.

Anywho, I'm a little closer to owning one. I would love to buy a 993 now but of course have other priorities (subjective) like planning to have a baby and getting a bigger house. What I will probably do is once I get the house use the equity to get a loan and write off the interest. I really have to sell my wife on this first though.

Thats where the Vegas trip comes in.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

I am planning a trip to Vegas w/my wife over the summer for our anniversary and plan on renting a 993 cabriolet for the day (part of my grand scheme!) I think once she drives it she'll have an appreciation for the make. If she doesn't theres always divorce..j/k. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

Has anyone here driven around Las Vegas? I know the strip looks rather flat and boring. What would be some good roads/highways to take? Right now we are just planning on going to the Hoover Dam that day w/the car.

Also I would be looking to buy a coupe that is completely stock. I may be dissapointed w/the convertibles chasis flex.

Thanks for the input and I hope to one day be a regular poster!

Scott

By the way..
This is who rents them in Vegas..along w/others.

<a href="http://www.dreamcarrentals.com/" target="_blank">Car Rental</a>

I drove with my son from the SF Bay area to Vegas in Jan 2002. Vegas itself is not so great for a 993 test drive. I recommend the Hoover Dam side trip, and if you have time, a trip up to Death Valley, where Porsche regularly does testing. Bring SPF 45 and hats if the top is down. I would prefer a coupe with AC blasting. Of course, by the time you are at Death Valley, you might as well do Yosemite.

Sounds like a great plan. However, I do not think you will be disappointed in the slightest with the cab. 993's are as tight as a drum, cab or coupe and in Vegas, I would definitely go with a cab rental!

Just playing devil's advocate, but she may then equate the 993 with the 'dream weekend' and imagine it as an extravagance going forward - that it's too emotional a decision you've made. I would plant the seeds for the Porsche now and have your financial case prepared well in advance. Make sure you can back it up with "I can afford it" - not "we"....

Good luck - on all fronts!

I cant imagine that a cab would be too much fun on a Vegas 115 degree day. You might want to think about a coupe w/ AC. I took a trip from the bay area to vegas back in '95. The AC in my Corrado was busted but I did have light tint on the windows. I was cooler w/ the windows up than the windows down. Just unbearable heat. <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" />

Good point Pete. I know that when the time comes I can appeal to her rational side by going over the numbers w/her.. as she is not an impulse shopper of clothes or anything else for that matter. She is very good w/money. Thank God!

Take I-95 north and visit Mt. Charleston. It'll be much cooler and the loop will give you MANY twists and turns to enjoy. It'll take you a few hours but it's worth it. There are amenities at the top of Mt. Charleston so it's a nice stopping point with great views.

Here's the link to Mapquest:

Mt. Charleston Loop

Scott,

my wife and I rented a 993 coupe last year and drove to Death Valley and to Red Rock canyon. It's a pretty good drive with straight and twisties.........perfect for the 993 experience.

I would suggest booking the car you want in advance. The pickings were slim when we were there!!

Good Luck!!

Well that link didn't load very well! Let's try once more:

Mt. Charleston Drive

Hwy 157 is only about 30 minutes off the strip.

MC

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Thanks guys for the suggestions..

Chaz, Do you remember where you rented the 993 coupe? I haven't been able to find anyone in Vegas that rents 993 coupes. Thanks much.

Leveraged,

sorry, onfortunately not..........I do recall it was near the airport.....they also had Ferraris, Hummers, BMW's etc etc. I'll see if I can find it and get back to you.

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Great, I'll check it out!

I used Rent-A-Vette also on my Bachelor Party trip a few years back for a Ferrari, they are very expensive from memory It was $499.00 per day, the first 50 miles was included and $1.00 per mile after. Unless it has changed that is pretty steep ($1 per mile) for a long trip. I would check around there is more than a few places. The cab would be ok with the top down and air on sounds crazy buy it will keep you cooler.