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Offline Sam Green Racing

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« on: July 30, 2008, 01:35:22 PM »
What's the cost to hire a small car for a week in the southern States, something that will return good gas milage?

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Re: car hire
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2008, 01:56:27 PM »
Hi Sam,

I would expect to pay around $200 - $250 for a week.


Looks like AVIS has the best reviews (in my very quick search):

http://www.epinions.com/Car_Rental--~all

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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2008, 02:41:18 PM »
Thanks FC, do you know if that is with unlimited milage ?

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Re: car hire
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2008, 04:53:59 PM »
You planning on taking it down to Kennedy on the Cape and shooting it on a loop around the moon or something?  ;D
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Re: car hire
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2008, 05:43:55 PM »
Quote from: DammitDan on July 30, 2008, 04:53:59 PM
You planning on taking it down to Kennedy on the Cape and shooting it on a loop around the moon or something?  ;D

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D  in the UK we have 2 options Dan, you can pay a lower hire charge then pay so much for the miles you cover, or pay a higher premium with unlimited milage. With the second option you could go to Mars and back and not pay any more Dan. :D :D :D :D

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Re: car hire
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2008, 09:09:30 PM »
enterprise is the best of them. likely less than 200 for the week
 what southern states?
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2008, 09:21:38 PM »
MS, AL, TN, KY, VA, N/SC, GA.

Not sure in which order.

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Re: car hire
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2008, 11:35:55 PM »
what do you want with a car,it's summer....rent a bike.. :P :P
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Re: car hire
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2008, 05:37:46 AM »
depends how cheap you want to go
there is always rent a wreck
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Re: car hire
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2008, 03:57:02 PM »
Quote from: SamCR750 on July 30, 2008, 09:21:38 PM
MS, AL, TN, KY, VA, N/SC, GA.

Not sure in which order.

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ought to stop in columbia, let me buy you a beer or 4
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 09:59:06 PM »
I'll speak to you in a few weeks about those beers Fuzzy, I'm off on hols for two weeks. ;)

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Re: car hire
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2008, 03:01:43 PM »
Well guys, it's getting nearer to my trip and allthough I can't make any hard and fast decisions yet (still waiting on my passport) I need to have some ideas on what it's going to cost me.
The car hire has turned into a small van as I will have to transport a CBR600 to a drag strip in NC for my first race on US soil.
What will it cost me per week and is diesel cheaper than petrol/gas ? Do I hire the vehicle on a weekly basis or is there any milage charges ?
I am hoping to fly into Virginia around the 10th to 13th October, pic up a van and be in NC on the 18th Oct.
I'll be traveling through NC/SC AL and into southern MS meeting up with forum members for a few beers on route ::) ::) ::) ::)
I'll be staying in MS for a few weeks with relatives before making my way to Valdosta for the Finals and then home.
Let me have your thoughts guys.

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Re: car hire
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2008, 03:16:17 PM »
Hell Sam!!!!....get the unlimited miles...hoof it out here to Cali and I'll buy ya 6 beers!!!! ;)
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2008, 04:13:17 PM »
diesel is around a dollar more a gallon here that 87 octane gasoline.
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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2008, 04:34:03 PM »
Quote from: mrbreeze on September 01, 2008, 03:16:17 PM
Hell Sam!!!!....get the unlimited miles...hoof it out here to Cali and I'll buy ya 6 beers!!!! ;)

Maybe on a later trip Freddy, would love to see the west coast and meet you guys. 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Re: car hire
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2008, 04:35:47 PM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on September 01, 2008, 04:13:17 PM
diesel is around a dollar more a gallon here that 87 octane gasoline.

Thanks Fuzzy, looking forward to meeting up with you, be sure to wear your kilt ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: car hire
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2008, 06:06:37 PM »
Since your in VA first it looks like the first beer will be on me!  ;D ;D ;D
Let me know ya hear!
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2008, 06:32:37 PM »
Where are you in VA Rocky ?

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Re: car hire
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2008, 06:37:19 PM »
It would be good to hook up with you too Sam!! Sounds like you got some racing to do over on the east side so maybe another vacation down the road.
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Re: car hire
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2008, 06:46:32 PM »
I giving Dusterdudes CBR600 an outing at Piedmont in NC on the 18th Oct if I can get things sorted in time, the passport people are dragging their feet.
I can't book the flight till I have my passport renewed.

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Re: car hire
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2008, 07:10:46 PM »
I'm in the Blue Ridge Mountains Sam, just south of Roanoke Va.
Oh, Your drag strip is about 2 hours from my place so if you want some
mountain riding too, I'll make your day. I might even be able to find you
some Franklin County spring water.  ;D ;D ;D (Just ask Duster what that is he ought to know)
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Re: car hire
« Reply #21 on: September 29, 2008, 06:10:15 PM »
Had a word with my travel lady tonight, she says it would be cheaper to rent a car and just get a van for the trip to Piedmont.

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Re: car hire
« Reply #22 on: September 29, 2008, 06:54:37 PM »
Good old fashion spring water... in a jug or a jar- smells like corn flakes a little.  I hope you don't mix it with fruit juice like some weenies do.
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Re: car hire
« Reply #23 on: September 29, 2008, 07:01:59 PM »
mmmmmmmmmmm white lightning.
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