My son works at Enterprise. He said that they have two or three at the Pasadena branch on Fair Oaks Avenue. I will check with him at work today to confirm.

 

Wow, I just had to comment how cool it is that folks are willing to share their own cars with a fellow member...that is just a cool deal right there!

 

Just so you know, John and I go way back. For a brief period when he was just starting in HPDE four years ago, and I had been doing it for three years, I was a "wise old man" and mentor to him. About three weeks later, he had become a much better driver than me. But he does his best not to act too smug and superior around me, and I appreciate it.

I really appreciate his offering me his car, and I would certainly do the same for him. If I got a really big deposit in advance--he's a lot wilder than I am! And his car has the scars to prove it!

As for daveh, we only know each other from here at mw350Z.com. So although I appreciate his offer, too, he is apparently slightly insane.

 

Yes slightly insane I was going to propose a car swap if I'm ever on the east coast. I figured you'd be driving in the intermediate group (while I have fun in the advanced group). I can't see you abusing the car any more than I would, and if you brake it you bought, it leaving me with an 07 Z in my garage. Enjoy the high desert. An elise should be quite fun.

 

James is a very safe driver - hence the reason I have no qualms about him using my vehicle. Only unfortunate thing is that I have a few minor issues that I need to investigate before it hits the track again (funny noises that I can't identify as nuisances or true problems).

 

See how polite John is?

Translation: James is a very slow driver, and he's not likely to do any damage because he doesn't have the guts to go over about 45 mph anywhere on the track.

 

What about a Hertz Mustang GTH? My last instructor rented one for the day to 'check it out'. I'm not sure if you can get one with manual transmission, but I thought I'd throw it out there. At least it's rwd.

I would consider a Prius too...Under the right hands (and tires), I have a feeling they can be fast. daveh will probably provide a review of that beast sometime this year.

 

Man, that's harsh...that's like saying so-and-so is "nice" after the first date. I think John should be banned...oh wait, he's the moderator.