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05-07-2005, 03:30 PM
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Sorry guys, I know this isn't exactly on topic. But a buddy of mine and I want to go to Europe around August and rent a BMW or Porsche and drive Europe.
Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can rent high end cars like this?
I'm sure quite a few of you guys are in Europe or have done something like this before. I'm trying to satisfy this urge since I didn't discover ED until *after* I had bought my 545.
Thanks for your help.
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Ryan
Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can rent high end cars like this?
I'm sure quite a few of you guys are in Europe or have done something like this before. I'm trying to satisfy this urge since I didn't discover ED until *after* I had bought my 545.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Ryan
05-07-2005, 04:07 PM
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Actually most of the rental companys have cars like BMW or Porsche.
Where exactly is he going?
Pick up and drop off point??
Where exactly is he going?
Pick up and drop off point??
05-07-2005, 06:47 PM
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Be aware that many rental cars in Europe have tiny engines and often are lower equipped than most North American rental companies provide. Be sure to be as specific as you can when making reservations about the class of car you want, model and engine size if possible, as some small cars will have 1.? liter engines.
Also, some of the rental companies there are focused on discount rentals making it more difficult to get well equipped, powerful autobahn rides.
Iceman, would you agree with these perspectives?
Also, some of the rental companies there are focused on discount rentals making it more difficult to get well equipped, powerful autobahn rides.
Iceman, would you agree with these perspectives?
05-07-2005, 11:12 PM
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Basically, I want a new 545 or 911 to drive. Seeing that I drive a 545i in the States, no point in going to europe to drive something less 
Not sure exactly about pickup...but somewhere in Germany and perhaps drive to Paris. Perhaps drive down through Italy as well.
Also...I'm only 22 and my friend is only 21...so I hope that isn't a problem for renting cars there.
Thanks,
Ryan
Not sure exactly about pickup...but somewhere in Germany and perhaps drive to Paris. Perhaps drive down through Italy as well.Also...I'm only 22 and my friend is only 21...so I hope that isn't a problem for renting cars there.
Thanks,
Ryan
05-08-2005, 03:04 AM
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Some companys require little bit more age to get top end cars. If You look Hertz, Budged or Avis www-pages You get more info.
Google is exelent for this purpose also, because You find companys who rent even Astons, Ferraris etc.
Skaffa
Google is exelent for this purpose also, because You find companys who rent even Astons, Ferraris etc.
Skaffa
05-08-2005, 03:23 AM
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Based on personal experience I know that you can rent MB SL500 from SIXT which is very well known and respected rental company. I think they are know by MB or at least closely cooperate.
The only trick is: You have to put down a deposit, big deposit. The deposit has to be equal to the insurance flat surcharge on the car which is usually about 10-20% of the total car cost. So we are talking here about 5000-10000 USD on such cars Of course it can be deposited over a credit car.
Other than such a exotic cars you cet get a decent Audi or BMW at most of the airport, but as someone mentioned above it might not be the most super loaded one. But still pretty good one.
The only trick is: You have to put down a deposit, big deposit. The deposit has to be equal to the insurance flat surcharge on the car which is usually about 10-20% of the total car cost. So we are talking here about 5000-10000 USD on such cars
Of course it can be deposited over a credit car.Other than such a exotic cars you cet get a decent Audi or BMW at most of the airport, but as someone mentioned above it might not be the most super loaded one. But still pretty good one.
05-08-2005, 03:26 AM
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The Sixt rent a car place down the road will have about 30 E60's lined up for the up coming holiday weekend, mostly 530's. Germany is always a great drive if you can stay away from the urban areas. France is painful - beautiful toll roads, no traffic and 110kph posted speed limits - run at your own risk. Italy is a blast! Takes a bit to get used to the way Italians drive - not too much personal space if you know what I mean.
Don't forget the gas money!
Don't forget the gas money!
05-08-2005, 07:03 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport (M sport steering, M sport sills, M sport suspension, 18inch M style wheels) Carbon black, black nasca, dark wood, dechromed, folding mirrors, extended lights, sun protect glazing, grad tinted winscreen, servotronic steering, heated, ventilated active comfort seats, extended voice control, hi-fi speakers, hud, active cruise, split folding rear seats, rear electric blind, rear manual blinds visbility pack (xenons, adaptive headlights), media pack (6 CD, prof nav, bluetooth with telematics and assist)
You might have to be 25 to rent some of those cars though - check before you arrive, don't get disappointed!!! The quality of the roads in France and some parts of Germany is great though. Italy can be fun! Enjoy...
05-08-2005, 10:13 AM
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I was in Germany when I was 23 and tried to rent a S500 or Porche form SIXT and they would not allow it. The best I could get was a SLK with a V6. I called around for 3-4 days looking for a place to rent me a fast car and they all had a minimum age of 25 for the "high end" cars. The highway between Berlin and Munich was very nice even with a V6 mercedes.
