camaro ss vs challener rental?
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i can rent either of these in the u.s for similar money , anyone driven both and got any comments
corvette is a touch more but im put off becuase it wont hold our luggage
edit add mustang to the list
camaro ss £1050
mustang gt £1050
vette and challenger £1250 for 15 days
corvette is a touch more but im put off becuase it wont hold our luggage
edit add mustang to the list
camaro ss £1050
mustang gt £1050
vette and challenger £1250 for 15 days
Edited by steveo3002 on Sunday 9th December 16:37
Camaro makes more horsepower (430 vs 380) though power delivery and 'feel' is similar.
The Challenger's trunk is bigger and access for luggage easier.
Rental Camaro is 1SS spec, with a mundane auto trans. Challenger also has auto, but is a more useable Auto-Stik. Challenger has (imo) more comfortable seats and a better driving position, with much better visability, but it is also heavier, feels (not is, appreciably) slower, has a slower steering rack and softer undercarriage, so it doesn't track and grip as well, but is more comfortable to cruise around in (what you'll be doing).
Both are pretty grim in the back, from a comfort and visabilty perspective.
If you're headed to FL, don't expect to stand out from the crowd - they're everywhere.
I've driven lots of these cars, lots of miles - but it's all about personal opinion and taste really.
I prefer the looks and character of the Mopar, but the Chevrolet is dynamically the superior car.
If you want the best available (in terms of on-road capability) go for a Mustang 5.0, which outguns them both in all areas where it really matters.
The Challenger's trunk is bigger and access for luggage easier.
Rental Camaro is 1SS spec, with a mundane auto trans. Challenger also has auto, but is a more useable Auto-Stik. Challenger has (imo) more comfortable seats and a better driving position, with much better visability, but it is also heavier, feels (not is, appreciably) slower, has a slower steering rack and softer undercarriage, so it doesn't track and grip as well, but is more comfortable to cruise around in (what you'll be doing).
Both are pretty grim in the back, from a comfort and visabilty perspective.
If you're headed to FL, don't expect to stand out from the crowd - they're everywhere.
I've driven lots of these cars, lots of miles - but it's all about personal opinion and taste really.
I prefer the looks and character of the Mopar, but the Chevrolet is dynamically the superior car.
If you want the best available (in terms of on-road capability) go for a Mustang 5.0, which outguns them both in all areas where it really matters.
can i add mustang gt to the list too
im going to cali , i dont care what others think , its just a treat of a nice car for us , wasnt really that in love with the challneger looks but would have considered it if the drive was way nicer
camaro will have steering wheel gear shift right? and do they all have the interior light up door panels etc
im going to cali , i dont care what others think , its just a treat of a nice car for us , wasnt really that in love with the challneger looks but would have considered it if the drive was way nicer
camaro will have steering wheel gear shift right? and do they all have the interior light up door panels etc
Edited by steveo3002 on Sunday 9th December 17:19
Is this from hertz? I'm surprised the vette and challenger are the same cost. I am a big challenger fan so would go with that. It's more about looks and sound with it though, as its somewhat boat like. Amazing fun though 
I rented the challenger in Cali last year and barely saw any others. The number of mustangs is insane though (especially where it's touristy).
I rented the challenger in Cali last year and barely saw any others. The number of mustangs is insane though (especially where it's touristy).
You can't get a Corvette for the same money as a Challenger anywhere.
Anywhere but Hertz and Avis, the Challenger is going to be a 3.5l 6cyl - considerably cheaper and a lot more snore-inducing.
99.9% of rental Mustangs are 6 cyl convertibles - not a bad package but a totally different car to the GT which has a 420hp Coyote motor and is smaller and a lot less hefty than either Camaro or Challenger. Even in R/T guise, the Challenger is a fatty at 4100lbs and you notice that on the street.
Anywhere but Hertz and Avis, the Challenger is going to be a 3.5l 6cyl - considerably cheaper and a lot more snore-inducing.
99.9% of rental Mustangs are 6 cyl convertibles - not a bad package but a totally different car to the GT which has a 420hp Coyote motor and is smaller and a lot less hefty than either Camaro or Challenger. Even in R/T guise, the Challenger is a fatty at 4100lbs and you notice that on the street.
Get the Vette then!
Use a discount code (e.g. the Amex ones if you have Amex), and Quidco, and it gets it down to £800-£900
It's all personal preference at the end of the day. You're not going to be doing much fast driving in California, so get something you think will be fun.
Personally my order would be: Vette, Challenger, Camaro, Mustang
Sorry, just read your post properly.
The convertible Vette has no luggage space (as you've stated), so ignore that
Use a discount code (e.g. the Amex ones if you have Amex), and Quidco, and it gets it down to £800-£900
It's all personal preference at the end of the day. You're not going to be doing much fast driving in California, so get something you think will be fun.
Personally my order would be: Vette, Challenger, Camaro, Mustang
Sorry, just read your post properly.
The convertible Vette has no luggage space (as you've stated), so ignore that
Edited by Matt.. on Sunday 9th December 20:03
steveo3002 said:
planned to use quidco , i have a 10% code do you know of any better diso
s
i dont have amex
I don't know many codes unfortunately, though they seem easy enough to find online, eg. 211762 is Amex Platinum. I dont know how strict they are on checking these codes are used correctly (probably not very!).si dont have amex
Matt.. said:
I don't know many codes unfortunately, though they seem easy enough to find online, eg. 211762 is Amex Platinum. I dont know how strict they are on checking these codes are used correctly (probably not very!).
cheers for that matt..any chance you could email me via my profile pleasesteveo3002 said:
seems you can at LAX..maybe its my gold card status lol
Makes zero sense - who in their right mind would choose a Challenger given that choice (even though they are not the same price) - I'm guessing there will be more to pay, somewhere along the line.Edited by steveo3002 on Sunday 9th December 19:30
If not - ditch the Dodge. Even if that means leaving your luggage behind.
steveo3002 said:
camaro will have steering wheel gear shift right? and do they all have the interior light up door panels etc
Yes, Camaro with AT have the "TapShift" on the steering wheel. They also have to make do with "only" 400bhp Edited by steveo3002 on Sunday 9th December 17:19
And they all have the LED lights in the door.
steveo3002 said:
thanks pascal
im thinking vette for one week then swap to a ss camaro so i can put my bags on the bag seat for the airport run , planning to buy plenty of stuff lol
I'd have thought that this is your best idea - swap over after 3/4 days will give you 3 different cars to tryim thinking vette for one week then swap to a ss camaro so i can put my bags on the bag seat for the airport run , planning to buy plenty of stuff lol
steveo3002 said:
just need to find out if they will ask for proof if i use the amex code
matt have you used it before ..pm me if u wish
I have never used it.matt have you used it before ..pm me if u wish
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz-423/
There's loads of info on there though
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