Performance Car Hire, where do I go??

[bigkeeley]

Hi all,
first post n all that....

I really need some help, I am going to the south of france in August to play golf. I am planning on driving there and wish to do so in a more reliable car than my RX7. I dont trust the french to look anywhere near my wankel (shudders). So, does anyone know where I can hire a car to partake in my travels? Im looking for something Japanese or a BMW, i know they're miles apart but i used to have a 325 CI Sports and the drive to the south of france was incredible.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP

Also I dont want to pay the earth, I have seen all the executive sites but they are silly prices. £2000 deposit and £900 a week plus extra mileage. So if anyone has a car themselves possibly they would happily hire me to make a bit of cash or if you know of somewhere then please let me know.

Many Thanks

Roly

[Roan]

You'll be lucky to procure any sort of 'prestige' car which you are premitted to take abroad - usually this is a specific exclusion of the rental agreement. You'll also be lucky to find anywhere which accepts less than a £2000 deposit on such a car. Excess mileage charges are more or less unavoidable. There's lots of dodgy operators out there without the correct insurances/licences etc so be wary.

Avis Prestige permit hire abroad but it comes with a surcharge.

Why not buy something to take there and back, tidy it up on your return and sell it on? Buy wisely and you might even make a few quid...