A little news, and an idea

gtrietsc · August 6th, 2006, 6:04 AM

First the news: I got engaged last weekend. images/smilies/smile.gif

Yup, already headlong into planning stuff for a wedding that is nearly 10 months away. images/smilies/wacko.gif

So, as we have been planning things, she told me to be in charge of the car to get us to and from the event, etc. And so I thought, "Once in a lifetime event, should be a once in a lifetime opportunity!" And set out looking to rent, an Aston DB9. 8)

This is where I ran into a problem. I had no concept of how expensive renting an exotic is. Some prices:

Murcielago: $1799USD per day, 50 miles allowed, $3USD each mile over
Gallardo: About the same
Mclaren SLR: $3999USD per day, same restrictions as above

About the only thing have decent is the new Z06, about about $1000 for the whole weekend.

So now she is saying we should just get a limo, and we can rent the car another time, maybe for a birthday, so we can both tool around it in on a weekday or something. But I dunno if I would feel as comfortable spending that kind of jack on a regular birthday, you know?

What to do!!!

wooflepoof · August 6th, 2006, 6:13 AM

hopefully i can say "you only get married once" so go crazy get the car! Birthdays just an anniversary of the day u were born this is the REAL deal event images/smilies/w00t.gif

Blind_Io · August 6th, 2006, 6:27 AM

The wedding is all about the bride - all men should be entitled to pick any car they want for the getaway afterwards. Take it out of the catering budget.

wooflepoof · August 6th, 2006, 6:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

The wedding is all about the bride - all men should be entitled to pick any car they want for the getaway afterwards. Take it out of the catering budget.

In fact, screw the wedding, get a ferrari and take it across the state images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

FATMOUSE · August 6th, 2006, 6:40 AM

Maybe try an older supercar? How much would a 550 Maranello or Diablo cost?

Or maybe less expensive contemporary supers? (like a Maserati or something)

SL65 · August 6th, 2006, 6:57 AM

Get a DB9

I'm sure your then wife will appreciate the comfortable interior.

Congrats btw! I got a couple more years until I get married images/smilies/tongue.gif

fbc · August 6th, 2006, 8:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrietsc

First the news: I got engaged last weekend. images/smilies/smile.gif

Congratulations!! images/smilies/clap.gif

AxlxA · August 6th, 2006, 8:23 AM

definitely Congrats on the engagement!!!!

I will probably nto reach that time... probably should get a gf first.

Anyways, if you want to rent a limo, it's about $2000 for a day as well isn't it? might as well get a nice super car then. Dont' ge tthe z06, it's definitely a car you can get after retirement, very affordable in the US. I wonder how much a 360 Modena costs....

If all else fails, a Merc SL55 would do the job woudln't you think?

Buba · August 6th, 2006, 9:04 AM

Get yourself a FAST car and RUN!!! Hehe... Congrats, m8!

TechZ · August 6th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Congrats!

Get something good for the day, the b'day wont be as special, good luck!

bone · August 6th, 2006, 1:04 PM

congrats

what about classics?
quite a lot nice cars there as well

jayhawk · August 6th, 2006, 2:08 PM

Well, welcome to the club. Congratulations!

As for renting a car, how about doing this? Rent a Jaguar XJ! There is nothing more elegant than a Jaguar at a wedding.

triumph · August 6th, 2006, 6:40 PM

first of all congrats 8)
the wedding is in may? I would choose a convertible
a DB9 fine but a volante then !
Also for an oldtimer I would go for a jaguar E-type mkI or a SL gullwing or a SL cabrio w198 , or even a tr3 images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

as for a supercar I would choose something like a F40 (first because it's ferrari and one of the most wellknown ferrari but a F50 a CGT or murcielago roadster could be a good thing too )
I think an open roof is better for the big day .

wooflepoof · August 6th, 2006, 6:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triumph

first of all congrats 8)
the wedding is in may? I would choose a convertible
a DB9 fine but a volante then !
Also for an oldtimer I would go for a jaguar E-type mkI or a SL gullwing or a SL cabrio w198 , or even a tr3 images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

as for a supercar I would choose something like a F40 (first because it's ferrari and one of the most wellknown ferrari but a F50 a CGT or murcielago roadster could be a good thing too )
I think an open roof is better for the big day .

I'm not so sure about the F40 keeping in mind theres gunna be a Mrs in the car

Blind_Io · August 6th, 2006, 7:28 PM

I've got it!

Rent one of these:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3666/82352bigyt7.jpg

Voted the best back seat in which to have sex.

wooflepoof · August 6th, 2006, 7:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

I've got it!

Rent one of these:

Voted the best back seat in which to have sex.

on the way to the wedding...

No Boss · August 6th, 2006, 11:28 PM

gtrietsc since I like you as a fellow Finalgear-er, I'll give you someof the cars I contemplated fr my wedding. I always felt a wedding is a classy event which should be matched with classy, beautiful cars.

2 of my thoughts were:

http://www.symbolicmotors.com/images/inventory/1950JagXK120Alloy-670116/images/01.jpg

http://www.symbolicmotors.com/images/inventory/1950JagXK120Alloy-670116/images/09.jpg

And:

http://www.classicmotoring.co.uk/134-3482_IMG_640x400.jpg

But of course, we'd all love:

http://www.symbolicmotors.com/images/inventory/1955MB300SL-GW-9805500409/images/09.jpg

Disclaimer: All the above cabrios come in a hard top version incase the bride is concerned about her hair.

Cobol74 · August 6th, 2006, 11:47 PM

Congratulations.

Really off beam - aeriel atom, a Westfield/Lotus 7 or MGB GT Roadster perhaps?

FATMOUSE · August 7th, 2006, 1:05 AM

Maybe pick up a modernized old Jag? E-Type or XJS maybe?

gtrietsc · August 7th, 2006, 4:40 AM

You guys.

You are too much. First, thanks for all the well wishes.

Now, on to your suggestions:

How many brides can you see getting blown around all over the place on their wedding day? As much as I would love to have many of the cars suggested, especially the ones Vette Boss suggested, I dont think a convertible is practical except on TV or in the movies.

Cobol74, an Ariel Atom? Are you crazy? I actually LOL'd when I read that.

Also keep in mind that I am limited to what I can get locally. So some things, like a modernized E-type Jag, would be impossible to find.

Here are some links to what is local to me, to give you an idea:

http://www.platinumexotics.net/inventory.html
http://www.rentexoticcars.com/dallas.html
http://www.eliteexoticcars.com/showroom.php

August 6th, 2006, 6:04 AM	#1
gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 33 Posts: 1,367 Car: '06 BMW X3, '07 Ford F-150 FX4 Rep Power: 55	A little news, and an idea First the news: I got engaged last weekend. Yup, already headlong into planning stuff for a wedding that is nearly 10 months away. So, as we have been planning things, she told me to be in charge of the car to get us to and from the event, etc. And so I thought, "Once in a lifetime event, should be a once in a lifetime opportunity!" And set out looking to rent, an Aston DB9. 8) This is where I ran into a problem. I had no concept of how expensive renting an exotic is. Some prices: Murcielago: $1799USD per day, 50 miles allowed, $3USD each mile over Gallardo: About the same Mclaren SLR: $3999USD per day, same restrictions as above About the only thing have decent is the new Z06, about about $1000 for the whole weekend. So now she is saying we should just get a limo, and we can rent the car another time, maybe for a birthday, so we can both tool around it in on a weekday or something. But I dunno if I would feel as comfortable spending that kind of jack on a regular birthday, you know? What to do!!!

August 6th, 2006, 6:27 AM	#3
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AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: August 23rd, 2009 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,544 Rep Power: 23	definitely Congrats on the engagement!!!! I will probably nto reach that time... probably should get a gf first. Anyways, if you want to rent a limo, it's about $2000 for a day as well isn't it? might as well get a nice super car then. Dont' ge tthe z06, it's definitely a car you can get after retirement, very affordable in the US. I wonder how much a 360 Modena costs.... If all else fails, a Merc SL55 would do the job woudln't you think? __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

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triumph Joined: Apr 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 14th, 2008 Location: Germany (Tübingen near Stuttgart!!!) Posts: 466 Car: fiat barchetta Rep Power: 0	first of all congrats 8) the wedding is in may? I would choose a convertible a DB9 fine but a volante then ! Also for an oldtimer I would go for a jaguar E-type mkI or a SL gullwing or a SL cabrio w198 , or even a tr3 as for a supercar I would choose something like a F40 (first because it's ferrari and one of the most wellknown ferrari but a F50 a CGT or murcielago roadster could be a good thing too ) I think an open roof is better for the big day . __________________ There are two ways a truly civilised and advanced nation can be defined. One, it has a fleet of nuclear submarines, and two, it does not have the death penalty. That leaves you with France and Britain. And that’s about right. J. Clarkson My Perfect car would have 1 the italian beauty,2 the british style,3 the french originality 4 the japanese reliability 5 the german technology and 6 the price of a chinese car

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Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 29 Posts: 12,212 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 458	I've got it! Rent one of these: Voted the best back seat in which to have sex. __________________ Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul.

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No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: February 10th, 2010 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 88	gtrietsc since I like you as a fellow Finalgear-er, I'll give you someof the cars I contemplated fr my wedding. I always felt a wedding is a classy event which should be matched with classy, beautiful cars. 2 of my thoughts were: And: But of course, we'd all love: Disclaimer: All the above cabrios come in a hard top version incase the bride is concerned about her hair. __________________

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FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 2:27 AM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 22 Posts: 3,910 Car: '03 Civic Si Rep Power: 114	Maybe pick up a modernized old Jag? E-Type or XJS maybe? __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

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gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 33 Posts: 1,367 Car: '06 BMW X3, '07 Ford F-150 FX4 Rep Power: 55	You guys. You are too much. First, thanks for all the well wishes. Now, on to your suggestions: How many brides can you see getting blown around all over the place on their wedding day? As much as I would love to have many of the cars suggested, especially the ones Vette Boss suggested, I dont think a convertible is practical except on TV or in the movies. Cobol74, an Ariel Atom? Are you crazy? I actually LOL'd when I read that. Also keep in mind that I am limited to what I can get locally. So some things, like a modernized E-type Jag, would be impossible to find. Here are some links to what is local to me, to give you an idea: http://www.platinumexotics.net/inventory.html http://www.rentexoticcars.com/dallas.html http://www.eliteexoticcars.com/showroom.php

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