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Old 11-06-2012, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ufischer
Just out of curiosity, what does it cost to rent a Ferrari for the day?

5 hrs / 75 miles = $1200

each additional mile is $1. If you don;t return with a full tank $9/gal
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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
Funny, I'm thinking about buying a Jeep Wrangler as my daily car. We rented one in Hawaii and I loved it. Bikini top and no doors in the summer just seems like the right way to live one's life.... other than on the twistys in a 911 that is :-)

From late Apr until early Oct I drive the Jeep with the doors off and bikini top. I throw a cover over it at night in case it rains. Totally different experience than the 997 but I love it (especially around town or short drives). I've been caught in the rain a few times. Just pull the drain plugs and let it dry. You will not regret buying one.
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Originally Posted by halik
In all honesty the California was intended to be a Maserati, before they ran over budget and moved it upmarket. I would be surprised if you experienced anything more agile than a GT experience.
That explains it. I was definitely disappointed with the 0-60 / 0-100 performance. You really had to get on the car to get all the performance. very different than the 997 which is very easy to make go fast
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Originally Posted by rotesAuto
I just wanted to politely say Jeep wranglers are for chix........a MAN's jeep is a CJ-7 or a CJ-5.......

okay, now let the fallout begin
HAHA ... OME lift, big tires, bumpers, lights ... definitely not a chick car. My kids love it. It's great on the beach .... although I have to admit, the wife likes it also
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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
Funny, I'm thinking about buying a Jeep Wrangler as my daily car. We rented one in Hawaii and I loved it. Bikini top and no doors in the summer just seems like the right way to live one's life.... other than on the twistys in a 911 that is :-)
Got this one about 2 months ago for our Florida Home......love it!!!!!!!....as much as my 911 (almost)

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HAHA ... OME lift, big tires, bumpers, lights ... definitely not a chick car. My kids love it. It's great on the beach .... although I have to admit, the wife likes it also
that is sounding nice......do all those to a CJ and you'll REALLY havea bad **** JEEP man......
Wranglers have A/c don't they?
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Originally Posted by TommyV44
Got this one about 2 months ago for our Florida Home......love it!!!!!!!....as much as my 911 (almost)

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might not care but that is a nice looking jeep, with the bikini top too
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Thanks Rotes!

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I used to have a TJ Sahara... think it was a 2003 and I bought it new. Biggest piece of **** I ever owned. Constantly was breaking.
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Originally Posted by PCC
From late Apr until early Oct I drive the Jeep with the doors off and bikini top. I throw a cover over it at night in case it rains. Totally different experience than the 997 but I love it (especially around town or short drives). I've been caught in the rain a few times. Just pull the drain plugs and let it dry. You will not regret buying one.
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I was recently in Vegas for a client charity event and had some spare time. The wife and I rented a 2012 Ferrari California and drove out to the Hoover Dam.
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Originally Posted by halik
I don't understand your post. What's your point? If you're confused by "bikini top" its a type of roof for the Jeep.



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