Renting a 993 in Vegas...
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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 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>
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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.
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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!
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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"....
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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" />
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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!
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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.
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Mt. Charleston Loop
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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!!
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!!
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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
Mt. Charleston Drive
Hwy 157 is only about 30 minutes off the strip.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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Here it is>>>>>>> <a href="http://www.rent-a-vette.com/exoticsportscars.html" target="_blank">993 in Lost wages </a>
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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.