After an extremely successful first summer open for business in Chicago, Imagine Lifestyles is proud to announce a new showroom and warehouse opening soon in Lincoln Park. It seems all the pretty ladies, ie. Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Bentley would prefer to sleep comfortably next to each other, and we have no problem with that at all. The new space will be conveniently located right off of 90/94 providing our clients and new customers with easy access to the new showroom and is a perfect way to view our fleet of Chicago luxury rental cars.
The Ferrari 458 Italia has been burning up headlines, literally! Thanks to a hot recall, the 458 Italia has maintained a hot spot on the top of many blogspots among exotic and luxury car rentals. Here the luxury sports car is shown in flames.
I have a feeling this is not exactly the picture the Ferrari buyer had in mind while placing the order for the super-luxe exotic car. If it is any condolence, you can always indulge in a Ferrari rental Miami style while you await delivery of a suitable replacement!
Looking at this eyesore-extravaganza makes me wish Bentley, or whoever is responsible for this monstrosity of a custom paint job, had the heart to tell Paris Hilton NO. Has anyone ever done that, by the way? I can only assume that she did not get to color enough Easter eggs as a child. This would never survive as a luxury rental car, so I shudder to think of what will happen to this Bentley once Paris tires of it. Speaking of tires, scope the rims she has on it, ouch.
Pam Anderson Jag
Up next we have the luscious Pamela Anderson! Oh and the Jaguar is not too shabby, either. Anderson is always on top of her game, and I like the classic white Jag, it will go with anything, unlike Hilton’s pitiful pink Bentley.
The 2010 Ferrari California sports the marquee’s classic styling cues, and also a reputation for being a ‘girls Ferrari’. Laden with new accessories, materials and equipment by the skilled artisans at Ferrari, it certainly is a looker, but to pigeonhole it as just a girl’s car simply won’t do! If anything, some other Ferrari models are green with envy!
I will agree wholeheartedly that the 2010 Ferrari California is a great car for a lady, but it is also a luxury rental car for the masses. This Ferrari packs the first-ever mid-front mounted direct-injection V8 engine with a flat crankshaft, kicking out enough prancing horsepower to nail the 0-60 mark in less than 4 seconds. It also features a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts performance and driving experience. What man would not want to drive a Ferrari California rental car next time they are in Miami, Chicago, LA, NY or just about anywhere?
The Ferrari California supercar and the Bentley GTC seem to be bumping heads (better than bumpers) in the luxury car competition department. While it is largely a brand preference issue, it cannot be denied that both Bentley and Ferrari are targeting new markets, Ferrari rental markets and Bentley rental markets.
So who wins in the Ferrari California Vs Bentley GTC? Let’s examine both exotic and luxury rental cars.
Many people are satisfied with driving or renting a standard car from a top-rated automaker, but others crave the experience and image only an exotic car or luxury car rental can provide. Before making the big decision, it is important to consider the hidden costs of owning a luxury car, as you may prefer to rent one!
Among the top 5 hidden costs of owning a luxury car are:
Higher taxes. When you own a luxury car, you will incur not only the steep initial cost of purchase, but get slapped with a large sales tax. This is because the sales tax is the same for any vehicle purchase, and measured by a percentage of the vehicle’s price tag, which will be astronomically higher for a luxury car. Before investing, you may want to consider how much cheaper it will be to simply indulge in a luxury rental car on special occasions.
Insurance costs and risks. While sales tax is the same percentage for standard and luxury cars, insurance rates differ. Exotic and luxury cars come with a higher insurable risk, and insurance companies bill accordingly. Before you buy that Lamborghini, Ferrari or Aston Martin, check with your insurance agent to find out how much your monthly insurance bill will jump, you may be astounded. A properly insured Ferrari F430 rental is less of a headache should you have a fender-bender…or end up in a situation like the photo to the right! One accident to your luxury car decreases the resale value grately.
The delicious institution that is Nobu, among the best luxury Japanese restaurants in existence, has extended its reach to Hungary, Central Europe. Now patrons can enjoy the sublime seafood offerings at Nobu Budapest.
The grand opening of Nobu Budapest marks the 22nd successful restaurant creation by celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and the culinary cues show no sign of stagnation! I can already picture the exotic and luxury car rentals lined up at the valet, but what signature dishes will be on the menu at this luxury Japanese restaurant?
Nobu Hungary is set to tantalize the taste buds with alarming attention to detail and creativity with inventive dishes like jalapeno yellowtail sashimi, blackened cod marinated in red miso, a squid pasta in light garlic sauce, and a lobster ceviche in a leaf of butter lettuce.
Nobu is known for their swanky and trendy interior design, and the Budapest location is much the same, with seating to accommodate 130 lucky guests. Nobu will also be incorporating some of the local Hungarian flavors into its phenomenal fare, and is conceptualizing a signature dish to the new location, perhaps the regional catfish.
Fresh seafood specimens are flown in fresh from Greece, Spain, Italy, Alaska and Sri Lanka to the new Nobu location. There will certainly be no shortage of fresh flavors according to executive chef Lloyd Roberts,
“We are experimenting with paprika, Tokaji wine, goose liver and Mangalitsa sausage.”
Nobu Budapest also features an adjoining 50-seat luxury bar where guests can sip on an extensive assortment of young sakes straight from Japan. Overall, you can expect the Hungary spot to exceed expectations like every other location, like Nobu South Beach, which is always popping, with Lamborghini rentals, Ferrari rentals Miami style and more lining the street!
Looking for some Halloween fun to get into this year in Miami or South Beach? It is easy to get in the festive mood, with Jack-O-Lanterns lining the streets, naughty adult Halloween costumes coating the Internet and candy bursting forth from every available crevice at Publix. Whether you are in search of a haunted house, theme party or child-friendly event, here are a few Miami Halloween events coming up!
1. House of Horrors
2. Circo de los Horrores
3. Halloween Fetish Party Miami
4. Not So Scary Halloween Bash
5. Halloween Bash at Vizcaya
Do you know where the current most expensive zip code in the United States is located? This question will come easily to real estate and luxury property buffs. I will narrow it down- it is in California.
Did you guess the infamous 90210? While that was correct in the past, and the sitcom rocked, it is no longer the winner of the most expensive zip code! That coveted and prestigious title now belongs to Duarte, 91008. If you ask me, it is ok, it simply lacks that familiar “90210” ring that those of us from the 90s are so accustomed to. So what is so special about Duarte, and where, pray tell, is it?
Insurance, folks. Anyone in his or her right mind knows that if you have an exotic car worth $168,000, your ass better have it insured. Ok so you have it insured, but what if you unwittingly allow an uninsured driver behind the wheel? And what if it is in the name of charity? Chris Carey learned the hard way that lending your Ferrari F360 out for a charity event can backfire, or catch fire.
Yes, Southhampton luxury car dealer Chris Carey was trying to be a stand up guy and offer his Ferrari F360 Spider out for a charity function in 2009 when an uninsured driver crashed it into a tree. What happened to due diligence? I feel for the guy, being generous and losing large amounts of dough in the process.
ow much your monthly insurance bill will jump, you may be astounded. A properly insured 
cation, perhaps the regional catfish.
