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Old 21-02-2011, 10:39 PM
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Does anyone this is this possible? It's coming up my years anniversary and I would really like to offer my girlfriend the chance to drive her dream car. She's been a big fan of the ST, particularly the early Mk2, for many years. I'd love to hand the keys over to her for a weekend but can't find anywhere on this planet that hires one out. Can anyone help me out at all?

Appreciate any help, thanks.

Andy
Old 22-02-2011, 12:42 AM
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I can put you on to some one who hires out cars they have a mk2 FRS if thats any good to you?
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
I can put you on to some one who hires out cars they have a mk2 FRS if thats any good to you?
i would like to try a frs out , but be warned i will test the shit out of it lol
Old 22-02-2011, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmark86
i would like to try a frs out , but be warned i will test the shit out of it lol
Where about are you mate?
Old 22-02-2011, 01:17 AM
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Where about are you mate?
just wondering if anyone can see my writing?? if so id appreciate if i could get a reply as im not sure im using this right! thanks!!
Old 22-02-2011, 02:12 AM
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I dont get what you mean
Old 22-02-2011, 02:23 AM
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it must be working then! i meant my writing because i sent a few posts and got no replys so thought no one could see my writing haha!
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Originally Posted by strathy
it must be working then! i meant my writing because i sent a few posts and got no replys so thought no one could see my writing haha!

Ooo all good mate can see it.
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??? The frist post does not say anything...
Old 22-02-2011, 09:01 AM
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Thanks for the replies but it has to be an ST, preferably in the Orange too. Anyone want to lend me one for a few days?
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I know they have a white one aswel but usually out for months at a time
Old 22-02-2011, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
I know they have a white one aswel but usually out for months at a time
Who rents them out,, and whats the cost??
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
Where about are you mate?
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Old 22-02-2011, 09:31 AM
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Can you test drive one?
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Depends on time etc
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Originally Posted by xeonxr6
Thanks for the replies but it has to be an ST, preferably in the Orange too. Anyone want to lend me one for a few days?
I dont think anyone on here will 'lend' you one now mate after you said in your own words...... Test the Shit out of one !!!!
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Originally Posted by DanCossie
I dont think anyone on here will 'lend' you one now mate after you said in your own words...... Test the Shit out of one !!!!
Read again, he didnt say that,, rsmark86 did
Old 22-02-2011, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by maxest
Read again, he didnt say that,, rsmark86 did
doh
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Hire mine
Old 22-02-2011, 08:00 PM
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Nah, I want to take one for a nice dainty cruise down to Bristol for the weekend; letting her drive of course (she's a good driver).


Originally Posted by stishy
Hire mine
I'd absolutely love to! However, as kind hearted as I'm sure most of you are, there's not a cat in hells chance I think you'll actually let me!

... Where are the keys?


I guess this means we don't know of anywhere in the country that might hire one out? This is a shame, I might have to get my thinking cap on again.
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Go into somewhere that is selling one like EMG and asked for a 24 hour test drive. They MIGHT let you but i dont think they 100% would but i know of a man who got a new mercedes for 48 hours and never even wanted to buy it. Just goes to show what a salesman will do for a sale. Hey i got a test drive in a mk2 RS for fun... then i wanted it.
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Originally Posted by xeonxr6
I would really like to offer my girlfriend the chance to drive her dream car. She's been a big fan of the ST
she is either really easily pleased, or has really low expectations lol
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Originally Posted by xeonxr6
Nah, I want to take one for a nice dainty cruise down to Bristol for the weekend; letting her drive of course (she's a good driver).
I'm near bristol, happy to take your mrs for a spin lol
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Originally Posted by RichieST
I'm near bristol, happy to take your mrs for a spin lol

he means the car rich, not your weiner
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I just told you the guys i know hire out a white one so pm me your details and date and il let you know.
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Ah sorry pal, I thought you meant another FRS. I'll send you a PM now. Appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by xeonxr6
Does anyone this is this possible? It's coming up my years anniversary and I would really like to offer my girlfriend the chance to drive her dream car. She's been a big fan of the ST, particularly the early Mk2, for many years. I'd love to hand the keys over to her for a weekend but can't find anywhere on this planet that hires one out. Can anyone help me out at all?

Appreciate any help, thanks.

Andy


222bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine It's not really a fast car is it

A Red letter day would be a better option

http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Driving
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Hey I don't make the rules. She's set on getting an ST as soon as she can afford it.
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Originally Posted by avid-fan
222bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine It's not really a fast car is it

A Red letter day would be a better option

http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Driving
Easy Steve, she could have said a Punto GT turbo and then there would have been trouble lol
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I have no idea why people class there dreams cars as cars they cant and will probly never afford so atleast she has a dream car thats in reach.
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What he ^^ said, personally I would rather hire a car I liked and have in sight and drive for a weekend and do something meaningful rather than drive a super car round a track for a few minutes, and btw I really don't rate the Red Letter days mentioned above, I got one and went on the "Ariel Atom thrill" and literally was on track for 10-15 minutes.

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Originally Posted by martysmartie
What he ^^ said, personally I would rather hire a car I liked and have in sight and drive for a weekend and do something meaningful rather than drive a super car round a track for a few minutes, and btw I really don't rate the Red Letter days mentioned above, I got one and went on the "Ariel Atom thrill" and literally was on track for 10-15 minutes.

Martin

I agree, I've done a few of these 'experience' days now, all turned out to be shite lol.
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get her a car book so she can get a better dream car


tell ford you want an extended test and they may go for it, i know other manufacturers do plenty of times, we used to get offered em where i worked ages ago
where i work now get vans for testing for a week or 2 but differnt i guess
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Originally Posted by maxest
Who rents them out,, and whats the cost??
rio prestige used to have a blue modded one for hire but cant see it on there website anymore.maybe still worth asking as they usually have different cars available that arent on there site.
Old 23-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by R5FORD
I have no idea why people class there dreams cars as cars they cant and will probly never afford so atleast she has a dream car thats in reach.
I agree ! 'Dream' cars are good, but also something that is attainable and realistic helps !
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Anyone thinking on paying nigh on £200 for the Knockhill rally experience forget it ! total waste of time and money.
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