Any Car Rental companies have FR-S' in the US? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BenArmstrong · 12-11-2012, 04:37 AM

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

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

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

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 ?

12-11-2012, 04:37 AM	#1
BenArmstrong Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White GTS, Vortech, Aero kit Location: Australia Posts: 69 Thanks: 60 Thanked 159 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

12-11-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 343 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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.

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root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Prob not enough supply. I don't know any rental company here who does Scions of any model actually.

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Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 00-AP1 20-A90 06-Z33 07-FA5 93-NA1 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,633 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,278 Times in 856 Posts Mentioned: 309 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I mainly see nissans and hyundai as the only Asian import.

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BenArmstrong Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White GTS, Vortech, Aero kit Location: Australia Posts: 69 Thanks: 60 Thanked 159 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Laaame. Hopefully that changes in the near future

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gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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NOHOME Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RAVEN Location: LONDON ONTARIO Posts: 795 Thanks: 86 Thanked 800 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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 $$$.

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fistpoint Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Supercharged Golf Cart Location: Estados Unitos Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 75 Thanked 364 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll keep that site in mind for desperate measures....

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adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	But what if it throws a cell ?

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