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Dihudaxia 08-28-2014 12:41 PM

Renting an FR-S/BRZ in Los Angeles
 
Any kind chaps here know from which rental company can i rent an FR-S or BRZ?

Am heading to L.A in Nov, planning a drive along Highway 1, figured it will be great if i could rent one for a drive up.

Thanks!

Foobar 08-28-2014 12:55 PM

I haven't seen any car rentals with an FRS or BRZ as this car seems to sit in the area between exotic rental and average rental.

You might want to try relayrides.com and deal with someone personally.

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Dihudaxia 08-28-2014 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar (Post 1921583)
I haven't seen any car rentals with an FRS or BRZ as this car seems to sit in the area between exotic rental and average rental.

You might want to try relayrides.com and deal with someone personally.

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Interesting website..
Lotsa nice cars..

But how does this work? I rent from the owner directly? Insurance etc?
What if i (god forbid) smash his/her car??

Foobar 08-28-2014 05:57 PM

I haven't personally tried it, but as I understand it, the relayrides.com folks act as the broker for the deal and provide insurance to both the car owner and the renter.

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Dihudaxia 08-29-2014 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar (Post 1922139)
I haven't personally tried it, but as I understand it, the relayrides.com folks act as the broker for the deal and provide insurance to both the car owner and the renter.

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Understood. Will give it a go. I see a lovely porsche boxster....
Tempting.....

Speed2th 08-29-2014 04:50 PM

you should rent a convertible mustang instead for your California travel experience. Good chance you might even able to pick it up directly in the airport

strat61caster 08-29-2014 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2th (Post 1923530)
you should rent a convertible mustang instead for your California travel experience. Good chance you might even able to pick it up directly in the airport

ewwww

Had a rental Camaro convertible on vacation a few weeks ago, all I could think of was how perfect an NA Miata would have been, some very nice twisty roads were had in a very bloated pig...

But bar none it will be the easiest option as you can just pick it up from the airport and drop it off with a reputable (lol) company.

rs999 08-29-2014 05:04 PM

Try:

http://www.toyota.com/rental/

or

http://www.toyotaofdowntownla.com/ne...ota-rent-a-car

Speed2th 08-29-2014 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 1923537)
ewwww

Had a rental Camaro convertible on vacation a few weeks ago, all I could think of was how perfect an NA Miata would have been, some very nice twisty roads were had in a very bloated pig...

But bar none it will be the easiest option as you can just pick it up from the airport and drop it off with a reputable (lol) company.

most of Asian countries tax vehicle by engine displacement. So it is very rare to seen or able to drive a muscle cars like camero, mustang or corvette. I think OP is here to travel and not trying to set up time record for canyon roads. i think a good size of backseat or trunk might also worked out for him too. I am sure there are also other better options. some car dealers offers car rentals, if you insist to rent a twin, you can try http://www.toyota.com/rental/FR-S.html

strat61caster 08-29-2014 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed2th (Post 1923633)
most of Asian countries tax vehicle by engine displacement. So it is very rare to seen or able to drive a muscle cars like camero, mustang or corvette. I think OP is here to travel and not trying to set up time record for canyon roads. i think a good size of backseat or trunk might also worked out for him too. I am sure there are also other better options. some car dealers offers car rentals, if you insist to rent a twin, you can try http://www.toyota.com/rental/FR-S.html

Fair play, missed the tourist from Asia bit, thought he was just in town and potentially not an owner. I'm all for experiencing variety, I know if I went to another country in Europe or Asia I'd sample the local stuff (some sort of wagon/hatch or a kei car), it makes sense to look for an American muscle car when visiting here.

If he is an 86 owner, or at least an enthusiast of the 'light is right' variety a V6 automatic convertible Mustang will be a huge disappointment, especially on Highway 1. Hertz hypes up their 'adrenaline' program offering the big V8's which may be worth it, however they are still A/T's and >800 lbs. heavier than a Toyobaru, all depends on what OP wants.
:cheers:

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...collection.jsp

For my money, I'd do the owner rental listed above and grab that supercharged miata
:drool:

Dihudaxia 08-30-2014 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed2th (Post 1923633)
most of Asian countries tax vehicle by engine displacement. So it is very rare to seen or able to drive a muscle cars like camero, mustang or corvette. I think OP is here to travel and not trying to set up time record for canyon roads. i think a good size of backseat or trunk might also worked out for him too. I am sure there are also other better options. some car dealers offers car rentals, if you insist to rent a twin, you can try http://www.toyota.com/rental/FR-S.html


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Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 1923693)
Fair play, missed the tourist from Asia bit, thought he was just in town and potentially not an owner. I'm all for experiencing variety, I know if I went to another country in Europe or Asia I'd sample the local stuff (some sort of wagon/hatch or a kei car), it makes sense to look for an American muscle car when visiting here.

If he is an 86 owner, or at least an enthusiast of the 'light is right' variety a V6 automatic convertible Mustang will be a huge disappointment, especially on Highway 1. Hertz hypes up their 'adrenaline' program offering the big V8's which may be worth it, however they are still A/T's and >800 lbs. heavier than a Toyobaru, all depends on what OP wants.
:cheers:

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...collection.jsp

For my money, I'd do the owner rental listed above and grab that supercharged miata
:drool:


Yeah, cars in SG are horrifically expensive, i could never afford a V8 with the sky high taxes and all.

Would LOVE to have a go at a proper muscle car.. Perhaps i should consider power and sound over handling...

Lemme give it some thought.....


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