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Borrow a Lamborghini for the Day

By Tori Tellem, Contributor and Drew
Hardin, Contributor

A
midlife crisis doesn't always come cheap. More than one person has put an
expensive sports car in the driveway about halfway through the ordeal, only to
find that the buyer's-remorse aftermath then creates a whole new set of crises.
That's why getting your fix by simply renting a fantasy car might be the hot
ticket. Beyond that, if you're thinking about plunking down close to — or more
than — six figures to own or lease a particular vehicle, test-driving outside of
the dealership may be a better alternative to getting stuck with a $2,500
monthly payment, only to discover your legs cramp after an hour. (For more about
renting as a prelude to making a purchasing decision, see our article

Rent To Know: Using Car Rentals To Compare Cars). Or, heck, maybe you just
want to drive a conversation piece.



A couple things to keep in mind: Most of the rental rates listed here are for
Monday through Thursday, and usually there are pretty tight mileage limits — 100
included in the rental is the average, but after that you're looking at $1 or
more ($2.49 in the case of the Lamborghini) for each additional mile. There are
usually age requirements (often, you have to be at least 21 years of age to
rent, but 25 isn't unheard of), and big security deposits (say, $5,000 for the
Viper). And when you fuel up before returning it, by all means, be certain to
choose the correct grade. One rental agency charges a $350 fee for not using
premium in the vehicle. And to quote these guys directly, they'll know.

1. 
   Aston Martin Vantage, $795/day at Exotic Car Rentals
   
   Have a James Bond fantasy? Don a tuxedo and slip behind the wheel of this
   sleek British sports car. Sadly, Q wasn't available to massage the for-hire
   versions, so there's no weaponry to play with. No matter. In its own right
   the Vantage is an exciting car, even without machine guns. Its
   380-horsepower, 4.3-liter alloy V8 propels the Aston to 60 mph in 5.1
   seconds (and a 175-mph top speed), while the fully independent suspension
   and nearly perfect 49/51 weight distribution optimize handling.
   
   
2. 
   Bentley Continental GT, $1,499/day at Elite Exotic Cars
   
   The Continental GT harkens back to the marque's roots, when W.O. Bentley
   built huge sporting machines that won Le Mans. Elegant? Absolutely, with
   understated yet dramatic styling and a sumptuous interior trimmed in leather
   and premium wood. Yet under that swept-back bonnet beats a 12-cylinder,
   6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged marvel producing 552 hp and enough torque to
   give it locomotivelike thrust: 0-60 in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of just
   under 200 mph. This is a Grand Touring car in the truest sense of the word.
   
   
3. 
   Cadillac Escalade, $325/day from Image Rent A Car
   
   No other vehicle epitomizes "bling" quite like the Cadillac Escalade,
   whether in straight factory form or done up with spinners (although your
   rental would be sans that add-on). But an Escalade is not a poseur by any
   means — it mixes high-tea cush with a V8 engine that makes more than 400 hp.
   Sure, you could rent something sportier — but how about getting to the same
   destination in total luxury?
   Image Rent A Car says the Escalade is popular for proms and weddings, but
   also as an insurance replacement rental. Who says bling can't be practical,
   too?
   
   
4. Chevrolet Bel Air, $400/day from Classic Cars Plus
   
   True, a '57 Chevy isn't exactly "exotic." But in terms of wish fulfillment,
   there's nothing finer than this slice of rolling Americana to take you back
   to the days of drive-in burger stands and early rock 'n roll. If you always
   wanted one in high school, wouldn't it be the perfect ride to your reunion?
   The black coupe shown in the gallery of photographs to the left belongs to
   Classic Cars Plus in Missouri, which carefully maintains its fleet of
   vintage and muscle cars so they'll start and run flawlessly.
   
   
5. 
   Dodge Viper, $445/day from Marvel Cars
   
   The kids today like to use the words "sick" and "stupid" as compliments. You
   know, "That Viper's V10 power is sick!" or "Spending $2,295 to rent a Viper
   for a week is stupid cool!" When you rent a Viper, it's not for its
   grocery-getting capabilities (unless you need milk — fast). It's about
   experiencing the thrill of sliding behind the wheel of a modern-day
   performance icon, carving curves with breathless precision, and being wowed
   by old-school muscle in action. Marvel Cars tells us it typically rents to
   someone coming into town (it's Seattle based) or for a special occasion,
   such as a birthday.
   
   


6. Ford GT, $1,600/day from Players Exotic & Luxury Rent a Car
   
   Ford built the original GT40 specifically to kick some serious Ferrari
   tuckus in the Le Mans race (which it did). While the GT40 was race-bred,
   Ford did produce a few for the public. The GT was created in homage to this
   speed machine. Launched in 2005, it's a high-performance street car with
   race-worthy components (550 hp and a top speed of 205 mph, for example).
   Owning the supercar didn't come cheap in 2005 ($150,000-plus), and it's only
   slightly less expensive as a used model. With limited production and
   availability, it has become a classic that very few people will ever have a
   chance to say they drove. This is your chance.
   
   
   
   


7. 
   
   Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H, about $150/day from
   The Hertz Corporation
   
   We have many high-end cars on this list, so what gives — a Mustang? The Ford
   Shelby GT-H was a collaboration involving Ford, Shelby Automobiles (as in
   Carroll) and Hertz, and is considered part of Hertz's Fun Collection of
   rentals at select airports. "Fun" doesn't quite nail it; the GT-H represents
   a rebirth of the '60s Rent-A-Racer program, which gave renters an
   opportunity to drive performance-modified Mustangs. It has 25 more
   horsepower than the regular Mustang GT, and features a distinct throaty
   exhaust and unique appearance. In other words, those racing stripes belong
   there.
   
   
8. 
   Hummer H2, $245/day from Bling Bling Exotic Car Rental
   
   For fans of the military Hummer H1, the civilian H2 seemed like a godsent
   substitute. It was big, it was brawny, it commanded attention — and it came
   in bright yellow. And that's why you'd rent one, right? Super-stretched H2
   limos in our neck of the woods are often stuffed to the gills with the
   homecoming court or a bridal party, but even the regular-size H2 rental sees
   the same clientele in downsized form. Plus, it's the only one on this list
   that feels just at home cruising Sunset Boulevard as it does being off the
   road (but you better read the fine print in your rental agreement first).
   
   
   Lamborghini Murciélago, $2,250/day at Gotham Dream Cars
   
   The ultimate supercar? We don't want to argue with Enzo lovers, McLaren fans
   or Porschephiles. Let's just say you'd be hard-pressed to find anything
   faster, sexier or more outrageous than this 12-cylinder, 580-hp bull,
   especially on the other side of a rental counter. Your live-the-dream
   potential here is huge; for a day or two, you could be anything from a
   paparazzi-drawing superstar to a Formula 1 pilot with a weekend off. Just
   don't take this car's performance lightly. Sub-4-second 0-60 times and a top
   speed over 200 mph will take your breath — and maybe your license — away.
   
   
   9. Porsche 911 Turbo, $950/day from Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car
   
   Porsche calls its latest Turbo the "everyday supercar." We're not sure a
   480-hp, twin-turbocharged anything could be considered "everyday."
   But with a broad torque curve, all-wheel drive and electronic traction
   control, this is a monster (3.7-second 0-60, 193-mph top speed) that can
   putt-putt around town as easily as it can scream around the track. Sure, the
   Lambo is more outlandish. But for those who want to concentrate on going
   fast rather than getting gawked at while going fast, there is no substitute
   for Porsche's precise, Teutonic engineering.

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