Press Sighting: Edmunds.com "Top 10 Exotic Cars You Can Rent"
August 1, 2007
"A midlife crisis doesn't always come cheap. More than one person has put an expensive sports car in the driveway about halfway through the ordeal, only to find that the buyer's-remorse aftermath then creates a whole new set of crises. That's why getting your fix by simply renting a fantasy car might be the hot ticket."
Top 10 Exotic Cars You Can Rent
Borrow a Lamborghini for the Day
By Tori Tellem, Contributor and Drew Hardin, Contributor
A midlife crisis doesn't always come cheap. More than one person has put an expensive sports car in the driveway about halfway through the ordeal, only to find that the buyer's-remorse aftermath then creates a whole new set of crises. That's why getting your fix by simply renting a fantasy car might be the hot ticket. Beyond that, if you're thinking about plunking down close to — or more than — six figures to own or lease a particular vehicle, test-driving outside of the dealership may be a better alternative to getting stuck with a $2,500 monthly payment, only to discover your legs cramp after an hour. Or, heck, maybe you just want to drive a conversation piece.
A couple things to keep in mind: Most of the rental rates listed here are for Monday through Thursday, and usually there are pretty tight mileage limits — 100 included in the rental is the average, but after that you're looking at $1 or more ($2.49 in the case of the Lamborghini) for each additional mile. There are usually age requirements (often, you have to be at least 21 years of age to rent, but 25 isn't unheard of), and big security deposits (say, $5,000 for the Viper). And when you fuel up before returning it, by all means, be certain to choose the correct grade. One rental agency charges a $350 fee for not using premium in the vehicle. And to quote these guys directly, they'll know.
Lamborghini Murciélago, $2,250/day at Gotham Dream Cars
The ultimate supercar? We don't want to argue with Enzo lovers, McLaren fans or Porschephiles. Let's just say you'd be hard-pressed to find anything faster, sexier or more outrageous than this 12-cylinder, 580-hp bull, especially on the other side of a rental counter. Your live-the-dream potential here is huge; for a day or two, you could be anything from a paparazzi-drawing superstar to a Formula 1 pilot with a weekend off. Just don't take this car's performance lightly. Sub-4-second 0-60 times and a top speed over 200 mph will take your breath — and maybe your license — away.
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http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/123544/article.html
