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BenArmstrong 12-11-2012 04:37 AM

Any Car Rental companies have FR-S' in the US?
 
Hey Guys,
I'm from Australia but trying to plan a US roadtrip for next year around April. Fly into LA, drive whever, end up down at Coachella then back to LA before I fly home.
Just wondering if you can hire FR-S's over there as i have an 86 here and cant think of a better car to do a trip over there in (as opposed to the usual camaro or mustang options). I've had a quick look but no success so far but I figure surely, with these cars being so cheap and popular, someone over there must stock them for hire?

Much appreciated.

root 12-11-2012 05:07 AM

Prob not enough supply.
I don't know any rental company here who does Scions of any model actually.

Chen 12-11-2012 05:16 AM

I mainly see nissans and hyundai as the only Asian import.

BenArmstrong 12-11-2012 06:58 AM

Laaame. Hopefully that changes in the near future

diirk 12-11-2012 11:52 AM

There are other cars that could be fun to rent. BMW, Abarth, etc.

Also, when you get closer to your trip, it might be worth it to contact Scion dealers and see if they have one they might be willing to rent.

gily25 12-11-2012 01:02 PM

I've always thought of rental cars as a chance to check out something new/different than what you have at home. If you're going out of LA there are plenty of places that will rent you an exotic or high-end car for the week.

NOHOME 12-11-2012 01:50 PM

California might save you yet. When I was trying out cars for this go-round, I rented a Mustang convertible thinking it would be the only other choice other than FRS.

What I learned ws that I did not like the Mustang, and that there wer a lot of other cool cars in the rental lot that I had not seen at any other rental car company. Vettes, Beemers, Mercedes, and other neat stuff was to be had for the right $$$.

fistpoint 12-11-2012 02:59 PM

google FR-S rental

First thing that popped up was this:
https://relayrides.com/car-rental/st...cion-fr-s/1610

California is the closest to you, unless you plan to go to Hawaii.

gily25 12-11-2012 03:19 PM

I'll keep that site in mind for desperate measures....

jflogerzi 12-11-2012 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint (Post 602510)
google FR-S rental

First thing that popped up was this:
https://relayrides.com/car-rental/st...cion-fr-s/1610

California is the closest to you, unless you plan to go to Hawaii.

Man I could not in good faith let anyone drive my baby let alone without me being with them. Only 3 people have driven my car. Me, my G/F, and my Dad and that's it!

eindio 12-11-2012 08:34 PM

I live in the country club across the street from coachella fest I can give you a ride to the concert in an frs at least for a fee. Send me a message if you need any help with lodging or if you have any?

PNW FRS 12-11-2012 08:39 PM

Try Google
 
Best bet might be to try Google -- Scion FRS Rental California.

There are a couple of companies in SoCal that specialize in renting "hard to find" vehicles.. 4 or 2 wheel varieties.

fistpoint 12-11-2012 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNW FRS (Post 603288)
Best bet might be to try Google -- Scion FRS Rental California.

There are a couple of companies in SoCal that specialize in renting "hard to find" vehicles.. 4 or 2 wheel varieties.

That's a fantastic idea and search query...I wish I would have thought of that 4 posts above yours ;)

adprokid 12-12-2012 12:37 AM

But what if it throws a cell ?

track_warrior 12-12-2012 12:41 AM

What about toyota dealers, dont they all have rental toyotas?

switchlanez 05-13-2013 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenArmstrong (Post 601806)
Hey Guys,
I'm from Australia but trying to plan a US roadtrip for next year around April. Fly into LA, drive whever, end up down at Coachella then back to LA before I fly home.
Just wondering if you can hire FR-S's over there as i have an 86 here and cant think of a better car to do a trip over there in (as opposed to the usual camaro or mustang options). I've had a quick look but no success so far but I figure surely, with these cars being so cheap and popular, someone over there must stock them for hire?

Much appreciated.

Probably too late but I found a California-based company that rents out the FR-S: http://clubsportiva.com/exotic-car-rentals/scion-fr-s

I wanted to rent this for 86EXPO in Las Vegas but they said me it'd cost $1500 for delivery to/from there. :(

mrlewistan 05-13-2013 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint (Post 602510)
google FR-S rental

First thing that popped up was this:
https://relayrides.com/car-rental/st...cion-fr-s/1610

California is the closest to you, unless you plan to go to Hawaii.

granted ive never rented a car before but 400 a week seems kinda painful considering my monthly payment is just about the same lol

bella121 12-01-2016 03:25 AM

car rental
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by switchlanez (Post 930063)
Probably too late but I found a California-based company that rents out the FR-S: and provide service of Parking At Auckland Airport.
I wanted to rent this for 86EXPO in Las Vegas but they said me it'd cost $1500 for delivery to/from there. :(

Hi
Just try to switch another company, hope they will offer you lower cost.

Celica00 12-01-2016 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bella121 (Post 2806667)
Hi
Just try to switch another company, hope they will offer you lower cost.

I'm sure he found a solution to that event that was 3.5 years ago.

arrow34 12-01-2016 09:37 AM

Funny. I saw this and wanted to do something similar from LA to SF. But couldn't find anything reasonable in the time frame. Wished I would have found turo. Wanted to tour up the coast in the FRS.

FX86 12-01-2016 12:21 PM

a fr-s rental? not a chance....better off just renting a convertible mustang and spinning off into a crowd in style

86geek 12-02-2016 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint (Post 602510)
google FR-S rental

First thing that popped up was this:
https://relayrides.com/car-rental/st...cion-fr-s/1610

California is the closest to you, unless you plan to go to Hawaii.

Lmao! You'd never find a FRS rental here. :laughabove::laughabove:


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