Hello,

I am getting married this May, and as an alternative to the traditional limo rental for my wedding, I was looking into the idea of renting an exotic to go from the church to the reception in. With this in mind, I began searching for exotic car rental companies in Maryland, and was unable to find anything I was looking for. There were a few companies in D.C. that had luxury sedans, but I am looking for something along the lines of a 997TT, 997GT3/RS, F430 or 360, Gallardo. The closest I could find those cars was in New Jersey, and betweeen the mileage and the two days of rental I would need due to the distance, it ended up being around $6k. I am looking for an only 3 hr rental (if that is even possible), or maybe just an afternoon rental, and looking to spend under $1,500.00 for that.

Am I being unreasonable for thinking I might be able to get that, and does anyone know of any exotic rental companies in Maryland?

 

May it be worth posting on a exotic forum for use of a private vehicle from a private owner? Someone may jump on the opportunity to make your special day that much more so.

 

A real coincidence. I just noticed this company today, and just now saw your thread. I have no affiliation blah blah etc....
http://www.mach5cars.com/

 

Hm, thats actually a great idea!

If anyone on here with the type of car I am looking for would be interested in doing such a thing, or knows someone who would be interested, I would love it. (I figured I would start on here and try the specific exotic forums if I dont get any bites).

I would need to drive the car a total of 3.9 miles, it is a 10 minute drive from the Church to the Reception hall, and figured $500 for this would be sufficient? Of course the owner could bring the car to the church, follow me to the reception hall in a separate car (heck, even my CTS-V if they'd like), and then can leave with the car from there. I feel $500 would be more than sufficient for such little time? here is the driving map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,0.154324&z=13



I'd be happy to provide proof of insurance, a copy of my DL, a copy of my driving record and plenty of references to clear any concerns the owner would have of me driving their vehicle. I have plenty of experience with high hp and high performance cars; I worked for Leith Porsche in Cary during high school and had the opportunity to drive and detail several 911 turbos and a few GT3s, I owned a 608rwhp Kenne Bell Cobra with plenty of seat time behind that thing at the track, and just got back from running Sebring International Raceway with my CTS-V. There are probably a few people on this forum that can vouch for me too; I know Val (vntperformance) and have detailed a car or two for him, and ScottSSinMD probably knows me through the Mid Atlantic Cobra Association who I did a bunch of detailing for (my username on svtperformance is "getblown2k3".) www.protouch-detailing.com.

I told my fiancee that this is the only part of the wedding that I want to plan and have control of, haha, so if anyone would be interested in this opportunity please let me know!

 

A real coincidence. I just noticed this company today, and just now saw your thread. I have no affiliation blah blah etc...

wow, great timing!!!

I just emailed them. that F430 is extremely reasonable for $799 a day and is just what I am looking for. not only that, but free drop off and pick up in the D.C. area.

 

I agree. Their prices seem very reasonable. I rented a Viper before I bought one and I think this would be great to check out the Ferrari and Lambo. Heck, a Cayman is only $200....and, if you're looking at those cars, it would be a great way to get familiar with it. Thanks for the link Tom.

 

Um, does that Mach 5 place really have a Scuderia for rent?? Now that would be worth it!


Congrats on the wedding man. I can vouch for you too if need be, except not many people here know me lol.

 

Congrats Scott. Are you planning on moving back to the DMV, I have some cars that would use a detail. = )

 

Funny you say that, Dale. Someone came in here a while back with the exact same request, more on the 'can I borrow your car even though you don't know me' part, and I believe it ended up being a spammer. Glad I bit my tongue and let it play out. This is a great connection. I would love to test ride a F-car and would be willing to split it with someone for a day of there is any interest out there.

 

I'm going to check the site out...I might be your man date Scott! LOL!!!

M

 

I'm serious about a rental. Mike, you name the weekend and let's giterdun. Should set up a cruise with a small group and take vids, etc. I say around the beginning of May.

 

Hey guys,

I know I'm about 11 months late to the discussion, but I too am looking for a similar rental in Maryland.

Basically, it's for a bachelor party: drive the cars in the morning, play golf in the afternoon, get drunk with the bachelorette party at night.

We're all business professionals in our mid-30s, and it would probably be about 7-8 guys...with about 4-5 cars.

I just wanted to know how your experience went with Mach5? Or if you can point me in any different directions.

Thanks guys,
Scott
samccaskill@hotmail.com

 

You can always pay one of the exotic owners on here to rent their cars if they are willing...

 

Ok, thanks.

I'll start a new post/thread on here, and see if I get any replies or suggestions.

Thanks again!!
Scott

 

I would advise NOT renting from Mach5 - while they do have great cars and what would appear as great pricing etc - they have such horrible customer service that its not worth it -

I have heard from too many people who have reserved with them that they cancel the day before - they don't reply to phone calls, emails etc - and personally, I've been waiting a month for a refund to a rental that did not happen