There is always lots of talk around the office about what cars we might potentially get on fleet, which cars we would like to see and what we think our customers would like to drive. Following on from Robert’s blog post on the Frankfurt Motor Show and news of our exclusivity on the Porsche Panamera in Germany, I was inspired to take a look at some of the other desirable cars available with Avis.
The focus of my attention starts in the US where they have a range of cars, similar to our own Select Series fleet – Cool Cars. Immediately, the selection of cars available in the range had me dreaming of picking up a Chevrolet Camaro (my personal favourite from the range!) at Los Angeles and cruising along the highways to the Grand Canyon to admire the awesome views.
Although, as the Cool Cars range is available throughout the States, from California, to Florida to Texas to Chicago, to name just a few, I could happily spend a few months travelling across the country taking in all the US has to offer, picking up a different car every week!
Alongside the Camaro (which is exclusive to Avis), you could also choose from the Ford Mustang or Chevy Corvette, both modern versions of the traditional ‘muscle cars’ I’ve admired and longed to drive since my youth. The Cool Cars fleet also boasts a handful of urban cruisers in the Cadillac CTS & STS, convertibles (Pontiac Solstice, Nissan 350Z convertible) for the poseurs amongst you and the inevitable ‘gas-guzzling’ SUVs such as the Hummer H3.
But fear not, there is also the Eco-Ride selection for those renters conscious about their carbon footprint. The Eco-Ride cars are either hybrids or have been SmartWay certified by the US Environment Protection Agency as being environmentally cleaner and more fuel efficient vehicles.
Whilst I try to convince my wife that taking the kids stateside to cruise the highways in a muscle car is a great idea for next years holiday, why not share what your ideal Cool Car fleet would look like!
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please let me know your festive prices
Hi Manie,
Our prices vary depending on location, date, car group and length of rental.
You can look on the Avis UK website (www.avis.co.uk) or call our call centre on 08445 81 81 81 to get a quote.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
Vicki
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Europe:
Without kids:
DB9
Audi R8
Porsche 911
Jag XK (the modest choice…)
With kids:
Bentley GT Convertible
Porsche Panamara
Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE.
USA:
Without kids:
Camaro,
Dodge Challenger
Corvette
Mustang (Already done that!)
With kids:
See Europe…
I’m not so knowledgable on the American muscle cars but I’d definitely with Robert on the R8 and DB9. I’m not sure a “with kids” list is necessary for me though!
I think I would add the Ferrari California to my list of Europe without kids…