[Chris Vais]

Renting an RV isn't a half bad idea. Not much fun to drive, but you'll want to visit and linger in some of our national parks ( Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Grand Canyon, Brice and Zion . Finding hotel rooms in the National Parks is difficult to do and expensive. But an RV avoids that problem. Now it might be that you do a little of both. Have a rental car to tour the east coast, rent an RV and travel through the national parks in the intermountain west and desert southwest, turn the RV over for a rental car in LA and drive up the California Coast to Oregon and Washington.

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[TonD]

Thanks for all the excellent ideas. I've been reading some more and seems getting a car insured is (as said here as well) very difficult if not impossible. The RV *is* a genuinely good idea, but takes away much of the charm of actually doing this trip 'driving'...



The Mustang GT and the likes mentioned earlier are better options in that regard!



Edit: no matter what I do, the Mustang etc are always shown as either "unavailable" or "sold out" on the Hertz website. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[vliegwielolaf1234]

With the US roads , there is much more work behind the wheel in a RV than most sports cars .

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[tamathumper]

I'm taking a trip to Glacier National Park in July for four days, and an RV was insanely expensive. It is much cheaper to rent a car and stay in nice hotel rooms.

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[Rap]

I used a car rental company called Black and White in LA when we did the Paso Robles run. You can rent many different cars including an array of exotics. They also do long term leases.

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[jaap]

[quote name='TonD' timestamp='1335903427' post='126323']

Jaap, do you happen to remember which rental company (or companies) you used? It seems Hertz has some 'adrenaline collection' of more 'hot' cars. But no prices available which is quite useless.



Tama, let's continue considering that option after you've convinced Flash ;-)

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It was just one of the big names probably Hertz although has been some year ago.



Jaap

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[rhudeboye]

Pick up my 968 on the East coast and pay me nothing.



Drive it CC to the west side then drop it off at Flash's home. Pay him for a SC kit. and have a safe flight home. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" />



Driving CC is an awesome experience. Several good points made about the RV. But in many locations e.g. the mountains in Tennessee, The flat open roads in Colorado, Tail of the dragon in NC. You'll be kicking yourself as you venture pass these great stretches of tarmac in a big clumsy RV.



If your traveling solo or with one adult. I'd go German sports car. Decent cargo room, comfortable and exciting to drive.

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[tamathumper]

CC = Close Captioned? Coast (to) Coast? Carbon Copy?

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[rhudeboye]

Cross Country

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[vliegwielolaf1234]

[quote name='rhudeboye' timestamp='1336051048' post='126455']

Pick up my 968 on the East coast and pay me nothing.



Drive it CC to the west side then drop it off at Flash's home. Pay him for a SC kit. and have a safe flight home. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" />



Driving CC is an awesome experience. Several good points made about the RV. But in many locations e.g. the mountains in Tennessee, The flat open roads in Colorado, Tail of the dragon in NC. You'll be kicking yourself as you venture pass these great stretches of tarmac in a big clumsy RV.



If your traveling solo or with one adult. I'd go German sports car. Decent cargo room, comfortable and exciting to drive.

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Depends on how you look at it , lived in the usa for about 3 years over 5 year period .



The RV would be my choice without a doubt .



Nice big window , big comfy seats an have a great look around , or get a sportscar limited visibility low to the ground , kind of stiff on the schock's sleep in motels with a donut for breakfast .



If you want to go places and feel free just motor around in an RV and enjoy , have your coffee fresh any where any time , cook your own meal in some nice park , meet other people on the camp side .

Drive the sports car at home go to germany and other countries in a few hours , in the usa it won't even get you to the next state in a couple hours .



I am in the RV park for sure .

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='vliegwielolaf1234' timestamp='1336057866' post='126466']

Drive the sports car at home go to germany and other countries in a few hours , in the usa it won't even get you to the next state in a couple hours .

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I don't follow the above statement.



Yeah, good points. its totally subjective. $ aside and traveling solo or with wifey, Id pack my Nikon, my laptop and ipod and enjoy the drive. I'd stay in nice modern suites and eat well. i wouldn't be in a hurry. We would pull over frequently to stretch our legs at interesting cafes, parks and shops. Good times. I dont think I would enjoy driving that RV which is a big part of the trip.

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[vliegwielolaf1234]

[quote name='rhudeboye' timestamp='1336058465' post='126467']

I don't follow the above statement.



Yeah, good points. its totally subjective. $ aside and traveling solo or with wifey, Id pack my Nikon, my laptop and ipod and enjoy the drive. I'd stay in nice modern suites and eat well. i wouldn't be in a hurry. We would pull over frequently to stretch our legs at interesting cafes, parks and shops. Good times. I dont think I would enjoy driving that RV which is a big part of the trip.

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TonD is dutch , owns a 968 , Germany is around the corner

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[rhudeboye]

Thanks vlieg.. i got it after I re-read the orig post and credentials.

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[Langley968]

RV rental is affordable in the "off season". Years back when I was still living in Brazil, I came to Canada and rented a motorhome for LESS money than a mini van for the whole month of October. Unlimited mileage included.



I have heard of North American and Europeans swapping houses for a period of time... but swapping the use of the 968 just seems so much more "difficult"! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/glare.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Seems ridiculous, given that the 968 is worth WAY LESS than a house!



"Thread theft" - If there is a Dutch 968 owners wanting to spend some time in "Beautiful" British Columbia in the upcoming spring season, I may be interesteed in the "house swap" idea. The use of my SAAB 93 could be included in the deal (obviously an "incident" with the 93 is NOT a worry for me).

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[Nosferatu]

You don't need an international license to drive or rent a vehicle in the US. You can drive with your Dutch license for the period granted on your I-94. It is almost impossible to obtain a US license due to changes on the licensing laws in most states. Proof of citizenship or legal residence is now a requirement to obtain a license.



Rent is by far the cheapest option as long you’re ok with a regular car. One-way rental of exotic cars are almost impossible to find, especially with unlimited miles. You can find Mustangs but most are 6 cylinders automatic convertibles.



If you have a friend in the US ask him to buy and insure the car. He will have to add you as an authorized driver for the period of your stay. This is by far the easiest way and what I did when my nephew stayed with us for 3 months a couple summers ago (he is Italian).



These days you can buy an old Porsche on eBay and have it delivered to a good shop on either coast. Down here in South Florida (Miami) I can recommend Pedro’s Garage. They will go thru the car and have it ready for you. I need not to tell you but if you buy an over 30 years old car you can avoid the luxury tax when importing - if they haven’t changed the laws. A friend of mine is Dutch and he imported a Mustang last year. I can ask him if he will be willing to talk to you about the process if you’re interested.

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[tamathumper]

I have a solution for you - a "best of both worlds". Introducing, the "924-by-4", a 4-wheel drive Porsche 924. It's extremely affordable, and with a little spit and polish, it could be a fine, proud P-car once again.



"From Craigslist: 4x4 project 1981 924 porsche body sitting on a cj5 chassis motor and tranny. project not running, needs body attached and your finishing touches. it does have front fenders and tires and wheels call 413-824-9685 "

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[TonD]

Thanks again for all the suggestions made by everyone! I've been out for a few days and missed quite a few posts.



Re: the RV... Well... genuinely valid option, but not my cup of tea. Perhaps when I'm 60. Just kidding, not looking to insult anyone...



@Nosferatu: Good input, appreciated! I'll get back to you when I have more time to think/plan this idea. This thread will be a nice place to gather valuable information.



@Langley: Believe it or not, but I'd borrow my house to pretty much anyone, whereas only a handful of people would be allowed to drive my 968. I know, it's not a million dollar Veyron, but sometimes to me it feels like that and I treat it as such <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> when were you thinking of going to Europe? And for how long?



@rhude: how much is the SC kit these days ;-) ?



@thama: that's it, the 924x4 <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.png" class="smilie" alt="" /> Problem solved, thanks mate!

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