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09-20-2012, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Drive an Exotic (Living Social Deal) worth it?
https://www.livingsocial.com/events/...ndlestick-park
Are these sorts of things worth it. I'd love to have a spin in a ferrari, but its a pretty steep price? Just like to get an opinion from someone who has done something similar and weather or not they found it worthwhile.
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For 250 I'd sign up. Seems like the lowest cost of entry I've ever seen.
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09-20-2012, 01:20 PM | #3 |
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That's a great deal. I'd definately drop the coin for that.
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09-20-2012, 05:11 PM | #4 |
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That is a deal, I'd do it if I was you.
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Limit 5 per purchaser, up to 5 additional as gifts • Must be over 21+ to drive with a valid US driver's license • Must sign waiver and have valid credit card • Must be 13+ to participate in ride-along with instructor driving; must have parent/guardian present; parent/guardian does not participate in ride-along • Autocross insurance ranging from an additional $49 - $99 required • Imagine Lifestyles driving instructor rides in passenger seat • Track insurance required and is not included • Cars, dates, and times are subject to availability • The deal is valid only for tickets on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates • A refund may only be collected within 24 hours of your purchase • Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue • Entire value must be used in a single visit
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I saw the fine print, wondering if the extra $100 is all i am looking at or more?
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You're in San Fran? Find someone in the local Ferrari, Lambo, etc club and see if they want to drive an FRS. You would be surprised how easily some exotic car owners will let someone drive their cars, as long as it's among caring enthusiasts.
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My GF was trying to get me to do this since she know I love exotics. I told her I ain't paying $160.00(Groupon pricing) + $40 for insurance.
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Yeah, at my company there are plenty of supercars and everybody seems to eyeball the FR-S. Might finagle a swap
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Looks like it'll cost close to double the groupon price. $100 a lap seems like a lot...
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I wouldn't be as motivated to do this, but that's just me... I always make the awkward decisions, I suppose...
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I retract my previous statement, sicne I didn't even look at the fine print before so its a no go.
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My GF bought me the groupon for Imagine Lifestyles event at Gillette Stadium here in Boston. $100 for the groupon + $50 autox insurance plus $30 for a video. A little expensive, but pretty awesome. I've never driven an exotic before, but I got to do 3 laps in a Gallardo Balboni edition, pretty sweet!
There was no rev limit, or any of that other crap I've seen before. Pretty fun if you've got the $ for it! Also, no one asked me for "Track Insurance" and you do have to sign a waiver and they keep your card on file in case you wreck. It was a legit event. Everyone was nice and no one hassled me for additional costs, etc. It does explicitly states on their website that autox insurance is required. I'm usually skeptical of things like this, but it turned out to be quite fun. Last edited by ionshards; 09-21-2012 at 05:52 PM. Reason: Additional Info |
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