Which would you rent for a 1 day roadtrip?

"Flat Six" (flat-six) 01/18/2015 at 22:02 • Filed to: None

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I have a upcoming business trip from Austin to Houston and back and was thinking of renting a car for my boss and I. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! has some cool options available. Which would you pick and why?

Justin Hughes > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:04

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GT-R, with the M5 as my second choice.

Viggen > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:05

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C63 AMG. I'm not paying for the replacement tires!

Flat Six > Justin Hughes 01/18/2015 at 22:05

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Cool, but could you handle the GT-R for 350 miles without getting a speeding ticket?

Nibby > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:05

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M5.

NonDriftingS13 > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:06

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AMG, GT-R, and M5 in that order

Flat Six > Viggen 01/18/2015 at 22:06

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That is the one I would pick. More comfortable than a GT-R, but still a blast.

bob and john > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:06

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jag. because massive cruiser luxobarge.

or the C63 for NOISE OH GLORIOUS NOISE

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:07

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C63... It's amazing and batshit crazy but still classy!!!

OPPOsaurus WRX > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:07

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Telsa or GTR. the Telsa is fast and innovative so it would be cool. The GTR is fast and crazy, i guess that would be pretty damn cool too

Flat Six > bob and john 01/18/2015 at 22:07

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If there were four of us, it would have to be the Jag. I'll ride in back please!

jkm7680 > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:07

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GTR!

SaabLife, because Gripen > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:08

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I'd honestly be surprised if I could make it out of the Hertz parking lot without getting a ticket.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:08

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C63 or GT-R.

 > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:09

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GT-R cause when else would I get to drive one?

All Motor Is Best Motor > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:09

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Considering that I haven't driven any of these, or anything with more than 300 HP in my life, I'd take the GTR and deal with the crummy ride. It would be worth it, just for the experience.

Flat Six > OPPOsaurus WRX 01/18/2015 at 22:09

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Tesla for a day would be cool, but we are driving 350 miles, so we would have to go out of our way for a supercharger.

PatBateman > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:09

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You'll want to get the S550. Nice ride, comfortable in traffic (which you WILL experience if you're going to downtown Houston), and you'll get a ticket from either a local yokel or DPS with most of the other cars.

Also, MODEL S?! I can almost guarantee that you'll run out of juice during that trip.

Justin Hughes > SaabLife, because Gripen 01/18/2015 at 22:09

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What you said!!!

bob and john > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:10

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out of all of them, i wouldnt NOT do the S550, the tesla or the GTR

merc: ehh. its just an older S-class. everything else has the same goodies, but newer and faster
tesla: electric power for a road trip...no thanks. thatm, and the torque isnt that great once you get moving at highway speeds
gt-r: just plain uncomfy.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:11

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GT-R

Flat Six >  01/18/2015 at 22:11

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It might be more fun to try the GT-R out on a track where you can really open it up. There are few companies that do track experiences with GT-R's.

Flat Six > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 01/18/2015 at 22:11

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I concur, I think that is my first choice.

DrScientist > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:11

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id go with the c63, only because its likely the most ridiculous up there from a hooning perspective.

the rest are all probably quite tame, except the gt-r which for some reason never really did it for me.

so unless you two play professional basketball, i'd go with the amg.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:12

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M5

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:13

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GT-R, not even a question. A couple years ago it was the third quickest street car to 60 in the world, ever! (That is, if I remember correctly.)

 > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:14

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But 99.9% of my driving is on the road, not on a track. I want to feel the car on the road in my own comfort zone, not on a track paying for laps.

thedevilinside > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:14

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M5. But they rent Porsches at some locations. Not an option where you are getting it?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:16

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Merc S550 for me. I never in a hurry and I'd rather have comfort instead of speed.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:17

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S550. opulence, you haz it

Flat Six > bob and john 01/18/2015 at 22:19

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Tesla is great for accelerating between lights, but probably not so much for passing people at 100 mph on some of our faster toll roads. Also we would have to stop and charge.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:20

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I'd take the Jaaaaaaaaaaaaag.

Flat Six > PatBateman 01/18/2015 at 22:20

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Great points. There is a supercharger on I-10 between Austin and San Antonio but I would rather take 290.

CPT Speedbump > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:21

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I..don't imagine a single one of these is offered with a manual transmission, soo, I'd probably go GTR

Flat Six > CPT Speedbump 01/18/2015 at 22:24

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I have never seen any manual transmission car for rent in the US. Only the Bimmers offer a manual as option, and I doubt Hertz would spec that.

bob and john > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:25

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exactly. my choices would probably be C63, jag, M5, GC. if just 2 of you

if 4, jag, M5, gc, merc

Flat Six > thedevilinside 01/18/2015 at 22:25

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No, not through Hertz - those are the only options right now. I think they rotate though - I've seen a Stringray offered in the past. I own a 911 anyway so probably wouldn't want to rent one :)

Flat Six > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/18/2015 at 22:26

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I think that is the right choice for a roadtrip, or maybe the Jag.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:27

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I really can't reason why the GT-R is so expensive. I mean $600 a day where the M5 is 350 and the C63 AMG is only 250!

I'd go M5 if I were paying. But GT-R if company was paying.

CPT Speedbump > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:28

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If they do have one in manual, I'd go with that, otherwise, GTR, lol. I get bored easy, so if I'm driving a auto, it better be fast..or have a insane launch control system, or both. I'm not sure if they'd carry one, but..lets be fair, they are offering a GTR, so a manual wouldn't be to far fetched.

thedevilinside > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:30

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Oh, I know they rented them at one point, almost positive they still do from some locations. But if you own a 911, that would be a wasted opportunity. I stick with my M5 opinion, but the C63 would be a blast too. Not that any of them wouldn't be awesome.

Flat Six > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/18/2015 at 22:30

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Must be the insurance I guess! Realistically speaking $600 is too expensive and not really an option (that doesn't even include mileage charges), but I thought it would be more fun to ignore price for this question.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:32

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Hell no on the GTR. That is a terrible place to spend time unless it's on a track. I would go for the Jag or the Tesla. That's a picture of the previous S, and I've experienced everything else. The C63 or M5 would be a blast though.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:39

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Jaaaag.

Flat Six > thedevilinside 01/18/2015 at 22:39

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You know even if they did rent a Porsche and I didn't own one, not sure if I would pick that. 350 miles would be a pretty harsh trip especially for the passenger. Besides that the cupholders totally suck. Two dudes in a Boxster might be a little ... uncomfortable.

Flat Six > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/18/2015 at 22:41

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Agree on GT-R. Would you do Tesla even if you had to stop and charge 1 or 2 times?

thedevilinside > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:44

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Ha, I wasn't thinking Boxter. They have the line up. Caymans (they did in 2014) no longer it looks, but still a selection.

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ…

Jcarr > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:44

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I'm going to against the current and say 650i. So beautiful.

How much does it cost to rent these things and what kind of hoops do you have to jump through?

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:46

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As much as I love the M5, I'd probably pick the Jag. Because you can be a cad and not care about what others think.

Because Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Flat Six 01/18/2015 at 22:46

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Forgot about the range. I wouldn't with a boss, but I would otherwise.

Also, I would definitely go for the S-class if it's the current model, that car is heaven.

Flat Six > Jcarr 01/18/2015 at 22:47

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You can click through the link to see exact prices, but they start around 200 something after discounts. The GT-R is more like 600. There are extra identification requirements (e.g. two credit cards, two ID cards).

Flat Six > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 01/18/2015 at 22:51

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Cad for a day would be fun! I don't own any tweed clothing or driving gloves though :(

Amoore100 > Jcarr 01/19/2015 at 00:04

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Yep, I would say Gran Coupe just because of its beauty...besides, it's not like you're gonna do any serious driving with your boss in tow...

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 00:05

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1. C63 AMG

2. the Datsun

3. M5

pip bip - choose Corrour > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 02:40

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Jag!

MCS2014 > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 07:17

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Since this is a business trip with your boss, presumably to visit a client or do something official, Id try to take a car that is "business like" and not too flashy. So saddly out go the GTR (too sporty looking) and the Jaaag (to different in the US). Also, the 650 and S550 might look too fancy / oppulent, so the Tesla, M5 and AMG C63 seem to be the best bet. With them you can kinda pass as someone arrivng in a nice car, but not as totally exuberant (even tought you are!!). Kuddos to you, havce fun.

Flat Six > MCS2014 01/19/2015 at 09:51

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Good advice, but this time its just a vendor training / conference thingy so nobody is going to judge the car. GTR is still way over the top and not going to happen!

PatBateman > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 10:33

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Even with the Supercharger in Columbus, you'd run out of juice. The top range is under ideal circumstances. Houston traffic and 75 MPH cruising isn't what Musk had in mind.

Alex B > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 12:54

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Tesla is too common. The C63 isn't current. The M5 is meh. Nissan GT-R isn't conferrable enough. Jag is becoming dated. So, for me it's between the 650i or S550. When I rented from hertz, they had the current generation S Class...

Chris McMays > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 17:55

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Tesla, but probably only if it's a P85D.

Flat Six > Chris McMays 01/19/2015 at 18:06

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It's not, and if it was, we would probably drain the battery doing burnouts before we even got out of town anyway!

Chris McMays > Flat Six 01/19/2015 at 18:08

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Is it a standard P85 at least?

Flat Six > Chris McMays 01/19/2015 at 19:41

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I dont know (I bet it is the 70) ... it doesnt seem to be available that day anyway