which car to rent for a week in Seattle

[masraum]

We're going to spend a week in Seattle. The missus was thinking of going with something more than your average rental car.

What rental company do you like, or are there any that you really dislike?

And if you were going to rent something, and you were going to be driving in the mountains, what would you want to rent?

There's a company called "silver car" that only rents Audis, they've got an A4, A5 cab and Q5.

Then most of the regular car companies have various options including things like a mustang/camaro/challenger, Infiniti Q50 or 60. It seems some website that I was looking at even had an AMG C63, although the cost for that is pretty ridiculous.

Thoughts?

[WolfeMacleod]

Right here

Zadart Exotic Car Club & Rentals – Seattle's Premier Exotic & Luxury Car Rentals

[Scott R]

Which car has the best wipers and rain tires?

[biosurfer1]

Thia is the one I just used, worked great and the owner was easy to work with.

https://turo.com/rentals/suvs/wa/tukwila/chevrolet-trax/422198

[porsche4life]

Are you going to be in downtown many days? I’d skip a car if that’s the case

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by masraum

We're going to spend a week in Seattle. The missus was thinking of going with something more than your average rental car.

What rental company do you like, or are there any that you really dislike?

And if you were going to rent something, and you were going to be driving in the mountains, what would you want to rent?

There's a company called "silver car" that only rents Audis, they've got an A4, A5 cab and Q5.

Then most of the regular car companies have various options including things like a mustang/camaro/challenger, Infiniti Q50 or 60. It seems some website that I was looking at even had an AMG C63, although the cost for that is pretty ridiculous.

Thoughts?

Pretty sure in seattle your only options are a prius or subaru.
Or you could snag an airplane .....

[masraum]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Are you going to be in downtown many days? I’d skip a car if that’s the case

We'll probably stay the first night in Seattle, then the next night in Carnation, then the next 3 (maybe 4) nights in CleElum's cabin (including a trip to Mt St Helens), then the last 2 nights (sans vehicle) in Seattle. We need a car.

Rough estimate is that we'll be putting 800-900 miles on whatever we rent while we're there.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod

Right here

Zadart Exotic Car Club & Rentals – Seattle's Premier Exotic & Luxury Car Rentals

Very cool, but those are a bit more $pecial than I was thinking considering it will be a week long rental.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by biosurfer1

Thia is the one I just used, worked great and the owner was easy to work with.

https://turo.com/rentals/suvs/wa/tukwila/chevrolet-trax/422198

Wow! essentially airbnb for cars? That's really weird, but interesting.

Interesting

2017 BMW 3 series hybrid $79/day
2015 Maserati Ghibli $138/day
1985 Merc 380SL $125/day
2017 Corvette $397/day
2016 Miata $79/day
2008 Cayenne $98/day
2014 Boxster $129/day
Various Teslas $98-248/day
2009 Cayenne $496/day (smoking crack)
1965 Mustang $94/day
and the piece de resistance
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage $796/day
2013 Audi S6 $158/day
There's even a 2011 Ford Crown Vic that's decked out like an ex police car.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Pretty sure in seattle your only options are a prius or subaru.
Or you could snag an airplane .....

Hmm, the airplane route sounds interesting. All the loops and barrel rolls you can do, but I'm a little worried about the landing. ;^)

[Pazuzu]

I've done Silvercar a few times, they have a first time discount that makes it about the same as a Ford whatever car.

Car rental for the internet generation. Stripped down facilities, no bottle of water when you arrive, yadda yadda...but an impressive car with some nice accessories, for surprisingly cheap.

[tabs]

What the fk are you Boyz thinking about. A mid sized sedan from one of the big 3. Functionality...practicality and cost.

[KFC911]

A Prius

[WPOZZZ]

A Jeep.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by tabs

What the fk are you Boyz thinking about. A mid sized sedan from one of the big 3. Functionality...practicality and cost.

I just speced it. 7 days with Silvercar (A4 with no insurance), with the discount I get via my credit card: $343 total.

7 days in a "Jetta or Equivalent" from Avis, after a discount, $384.

No brainer Boyz

[KevinTodd]

Silvercar rocks--use it whenever it is an option at my destination.

[jhynesrockmtn]

I have a good friend who is a pilot for SW Airlines. He uses Silvercar frequently and recommends them.

[masraum]

Wow, ok, so Silver Car gets a vote or two.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

A Jeep.

I'll never rent another Jeep product. I've never spent more on gas than I did with the jeeps.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by masraum

Hmm, the airplane route sounds interesting. All the loops and barrel rolls you can do, but I'm a little worried about the landing. ;^)

nowadays these planes will practically land themselves