Porsche Rental for long trip

[Rudolf R]

Hi,

In the process of winning over my wife to the idea of a 911- and thought a good trip away in one demonstrating we can get all the stuff in/ it's comfortable on longer trips etc would be great.

I am finding it tough to find a rental option that doesn't have a very low mileage limit. I'm not after a brand new car to rent- quite happy with early 997, but would like something where I could take it for a decent trip away- maybe 1500 miles over a week- although 1000 would also be fine.

Any options people know about?

Thanks,

R.R

[Rudolf R]

Not considered looking at in Germany and while not quite there- the package is quite a bit better...

Avis do a 911 - in UK- about GBP 700 for 2 days with 200 mile limit (100 per day), in Germany about GBP 450 for 2 days with 400km limit (assume 200km per day).

[Tino]

Bear in mind that some UK rental companies do not insure outside of the UK

[mhh]

I've rented 911s from Avis in the UK and Germany recently and done big miles both times. It was hideously expensive due to the excess miles charge but I loved every minute of the experience. I justified the cost on the basis that depreciation is even more expensive!

Anyway, I intend to repeat the tomfoolery this September after visiting the Franfurt show by renting a 911 for a week and driving the Swiss and Austrian Alps again.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by mhh on Monday 25th March 21:29

[gjf764]

If you're looking to buy from an OPC they may well lend you one for 24/48 hours to help

[J-P]

gjf764 said:

If you're looking to buy from an OPC they may well lend you one for 24/48 hours to help

Yes but a trip "away", presumably Europe would be taking the mick somewhat, don't you think?

It's one thing for a 24/48hr test to see how it fits in with your family life and another to rack up several hundred or more miles on a jolly, no?

[strattonkillick]

When are you planning on going?

[Rudolf R]

not really decided- sometime in the next couple of months- hopefully in the warmth of Spring...

[strattonkillick]

I've got a Boxster (and a VW Camper) that I rent at the moment and I am looking at getting a late 996 or early 997, just trying to find one at the moment. I'm in your neck of the woods so if I come up with anything I'll let you know. I'm fairly relaxed about mileage, I think that a lot of the bigger guys put pretty tight mileage restrictions on and that some people want to drive them a bit further. I guess that their cars are newer so the effect of mileage is greater on the value.

[gjf764]

J-P said:

gjf764 said:

If you're looking to buy from an OPC they may well lend you one for 24/48 hours to help

Yes but a trip "away", presumably Europe would be taking the mick somewhat, don't you think?

It's one thing for a 24/48hr test to see how it fits in with your family life and another to rack up several hundred or more miles on a jolly, no?

Agreed, I worded it badly. I still think it's a good way to see if the car fits in with lifestyle

[J-P]

gjf764 said:

J-P said:

gjf764 said:

If you're looking to buy from an OPC they may well lend you one for 24/48 hours to help

Yes but a trip "away", presumably Europe would be taking the mick somewhat, don't you think?

It's one thing for a 24/48hr test to see how it fits in with your family life and another to rack up several hundred or more miles on a jolly, no?

Agreed, I worded it badly. I still think it's a good way to see if the car fits in with lifestyle

No doubt. This is probably worth doing ahead of a trip.

[Spy]

Europcar rent Porsches. They have recently done a deal with PCGB and are offering approx. 25% discuount to members. May be worth enquiring