While we never give names, we can’t resist relaying some of our favorite chauffeur stories for our fans, the stickier and more compromising, the better! One of my favorites took place a crisp November night in Miami, when we picked up a gentlemen and his lovely date in our Lincoln Towncar Stretch Limousine.
They requested that Imagine Lifestyles drive them to a business event that included a dinner, which was approximately a 40-minute ride in the chauffeured limo Miami. Soon after departure, the happy couple began to disagree boisterously, covering various issues. The driver could not wait to drop them off at their function. Nearly every couple has a spat from time to time, but this was ridiculous.
Finally, the limo rental Miami pulls up to deliver the happy couple to their event. The driver pulls away after opening their doors to reveal their smiling faces, eager to relax with some good music in the limo alone until they are ready to depart.
For those of you who are savvy in the world of shotguns and firearms, you already know that some of the best guns, according to some, are actually called “Best Gun”, as in “London Best”, a piece that costs more than a freakin Ferrari!
In fact, you may be able to purchase two Ferraris, Lamborghinis or other supercars in the typical $200,000 range for just one of these luxury collector guns. So what makes a “London Best” so special?
It is a double-barreled shotgun created as if it were a piece of art, with careful precision. Shotgun aficionados can spot a London Best in a crowd, much like women can spot a Coach bag or anything by Luis Vuitton. A best gun is made of the highest quality and finish and is top-grade by a top manufacturer. The quality is outstanding, and mirrors the same idea as opting for an Aston Martin rental over a standard car rental, you know you are getting something special.
Luxury car makers BMW and Mercedes-Benz seem to be having a bit of a marketing squabble as of late, with nasty quotes being tossed back and forth like punches…soft, luxurious punches.
Yes, the race for the coveted top slot in the Indian luxury car niche seems to be rough, and is getting dirtier as both luxury companies spray a bit of mud from under their pricey tires. Arch rivals and world-renowned luxury car companies BMW and Mercedes-Benz do not seem to be seeing eye to eye, but rather, seething eye to eye, via the press.
Mercedes-Benz has been pointing an accusing finger at BMW, saying they feel that BMW is offering lavish discounts and de-contenting its exotic cars, in particular the 3-Series sedan in efforts to rise to the top. BMW has countered this accusation by saying that Mercedes-Benz is feeling the pressure of competition and therefore losing composure. Ouch! It seems to me that BMW is the ‘Frazier’ of this battle, with a witty and sophisticated approach to engagement.
A plethora of new luxury car models were unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and many of them have proven to be memorable, like the new Lotus Esprit. Complete with backing by a new management team, Lotus Cars is unveiling much more than new models, but an aggressive plan for the company’s future.
So what makes the plan so aggressive? There will be a total of 5 new Lotus models, including a sedan. It seems that even supercar brands are coming out with sedan options to cover more market niches.
I must be honest, however, and let you know that the 2013 Lotus Esprit stole the show. Not that stealing the show is anything new for this supercar, which has graced the big screen in the likes of James Bond, Basic Instinct and Pretty Woman. So which car do you think would be best to add to a fleet of Miami luxury rental cars?
The new Esprit Lotus packs a 5.0-liter V8 under its pretty little hood, capable of pushing out 620 horsepower via your gas pedal. The Esprit supercar nails the 0-60 marker in under 3.4 seconds, with top speeds of around 205 miles per hour, placing it right up there with most of the sport car ‘big boys’.
When it comes to luxe hotels, the Ritz Carlton tends to uh, put on the Ritz. This ritzy-glitzy upscale hotel chain is renowned worldwide for its swanky digs, and it is even better nestled on Grand Cayman Island! Let’s see how it stacks up to the Ritz-Carlton South Beach we are so familiar with.
Recently in Maranello, Ferrari has unwrapped the details for its latest Ferrari Challenge, the 458 Challenge. While solid dates are unavailable, details for the svelte new prancing horse are abundant, let’s see how it measures up!
Like the Ferrari F430 Challenge before, and the others before it, the Ferrari 458 Challenge is a luxury event that fans and owners count down the days for annually, much like kiddies do for Christmas Day! It is the time of year when Ferrari owners and fans congregate to race their exotic and luxury car rentals and feel like Steve McQueen! Don’t exactly own a Ferrari 458? No worries, you can enter the Ferrari Challenge in a Ferrari rental, so long as it is the right model for the year, and your ass is adequately insured!
Porsche Exclusive is poised to celebrate 25 years of heart-stealing exotic car contributions and intends to tout its new 911 Speedster to commemorate the special occasion. Porsche Exclusive is the firm’s in-house individualization operation, and what better way to celebrate than to create a convertible 911 that would also make the perfect luxury rental car.
With the increasing chatter about the Chinese and Indian markets being the new luxury market leaders, there certainly is plenty to discuss. Now Bugatti is giving us a bit more to talk about, by bringing the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport to India. But will the Indian market be interested in investing in a $3.6 million dollar supercar, the fastest and most expensive car in the world, to drive on predominantly poorly maintained, single-lane roads? There are multi-lane roads available in areas, but they are often just like the photo above.
By contrast, India is also where the world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano, originated. I suppose you could say India has come full circle! Bugatti will now be joining the ranks of other exotic and luxury car rental brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche, who are all trying their luck in these emerging markets. For some reason I am thinking of the infamous western ‘Goldrush’.
While luxury cars represent less than 1 percent of the total Indian market, it has grown 10 percent per year, with positive projections for future growth. The target consumers for the Bugatti are the new kings of India, the 69 individuals who form the largest group of dollar billionaires outside of the States. These people, and those who already own luxury cars but crave something flashier to flaunt are the ideal audience for a supercar of this caliber.
While the company seems hopeful, the fact remains that the Bugatti Veyron’s $3.6 million dollar price tag is almost four times more than any other exotic vehicle sold in India, and that includes the ultra-luxe Rolls-Royce Phantom and the Maybach. True to luxury car marketing strategy, only 150 units of the Veyron will be produced, which should work in the company’s favor, revving up that exclusive appeal.
But I am still curious who would want to drop $3.6 million on a car that will spend the majority of its life in bottleneck traffic and ricocheting between potholes? I recommend a Bugatti-hovercraft for the Indian market.
We all know that exotic cars come with the corresponding price tags, and Porsche is no exception. Big brands such as Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche seem to set the precedent in terms of pricing and standards. So what are some of the most expensive Porsche models?
The Porsche Carrera GT is a list topper, coming in around $440,000. So for nearly half a million, you get a luxury car capable of reaching speeds of 205 miles per hour and faster, hitting the 0-60 clincher in just 3.9 seconds. Yes please.
Up next is the sultry Porsche 918 Spyder, a concept that debuted at the Geneva Auto Show and has since been confirmed for production. In fact, it is going to be the most expensive production car for the elite company ever, surpassing the half million marker to a staggering $650,000.
At the Paris Auto Show Ferrari unleashed a new beast, dubbed the Ferrari SA Aperta. This luxury car has been created to honor the 80th anniversary of a long collaboration between Pininfarina and Ferrari. Pininfarina is basically synonymous with Ferrari at this point, having designed some of the most breathtaking cars for the brand.
The SA Aperta Ferrari will be exclusive, as one would expect with a special edition luxury car. Only 80 SA Aperta’s will roll out of the Maranello Ferrari plant, and every last one has already been sold following a private event at Pebble Beach Concours. The rumored selling price was around $540,000 USD. I suppose we at Imagine Lifestyles will not be offering a Ferrari SA Aperta rental any time soon, as they are all taken! This would be a perfect car to add to a fleet of Miami exotic car rentals and Chicago luxury rental cars.
The SA Aperta will sport such a wide range of interior trim options that it is pretty much ensured no two of the 80 supercars will be the same!
Finally, the limo rental Miami pulls up to deliver the happy couple to their event. The driver pulls away after opening their doors to reveal their smiling faces, eager to relax with some good music in the limo alone until they are ready to depart. 
e to eye, via the press.
So which car do you think would be best to add to a fleet of 
