San Diego to Vegas: Drive the IS or rent a car?
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i would fly the drive back is never fun
Last time I went to Vegas I had to drive back to San Diego because everyone else was either too tired or too wasted. So we are all flying out next week.
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I would normally recommend driving the IS, since the trip will be a lot more comfortable (not to mention quicker). The IS will be able to handle the heat, but the only thing that would concern me is the construction they have been doing on the I-15.
I've heard a lot of people having problems with the paint easily chipping, and a Vegas trip will definitely leave its mark on the car.
All of the American cars they usually have for rent are very uncomfortable for long drives.
I've heard a lot of people having problems with the paint easily chipping, and a Vegas trip will definitely leave its mark on the car.
All of the American cars they usually have for rent are very uncomfortable for long drives.
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I'm renting from Enterprise and they don't charge for mileage as long as the car stays in CA, NV and AZ... So that is not an issue. As far as the IS being more comfortable, can't agree there either. More fun? For sure, but not more comfortable. The vehicle i'd be renting has significantly more cabin space than the IS.
I've owned several domestic vehicles, comfort was never an issue... Quality, fit and finish, and in some cases styling may have been questionable, but they were always comfy.
I've owned several domestic vehicles, comfort was never an issue... Quality, fit and finish, and in some cases styling may have been questionable, but they were always comfy.
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Originally Posted by r6z9r
i would fly the drive back is never fun
Last time I went to Vegas I had to drive back to San Diego because everyone else was either too tired or too wasted. So we are all flying out next week.
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I would go for the rental. You'll have enough comfort in the car (A/C, radio, good gas mileage, etc) without beating the IS. You just don't need to add that much miles on the IS for a weekend, especially in Vegas heat and the traffic that you will hit. Just make sure you're allowed to leave the state; some rental companies state you can't take the car out of California...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I would go for the rental. You'll have enough comfort in the car (A/C, radio, good gas mileage, etc) without beating the IS. You just don't need to add that much miles on the IS for a weekend, especially in Vegas heat and the traffic that you will hit. Just make sure you're allowed to leave the state; some rental companies state you can't take the car out of California...
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Originally Posted by IthacaPete
I would totally take the Lexus. That rental car place will probably promise you something nice and then try to give you a Neon when you show up.
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Originally Posted by SILes300
Why buy a car to let it sit? Enjoy it, I drove mine from Colorado to Vegas, then to Utah.
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Rent. The best $110 ever spent. The debate will rage on and on. Use it. Don't use it. NO, use it. In this instance I would rent. The first "smack" you get on the rental car from a rock and you can say "Whew, what a great decision I made".
I have gone so overboard on the use it, don't use it debate that I have a 6 year old Corvette with only 4500 miles on it. It is a sickness, I know.
My wife is surprised that I'm using the IS to the extent that I am.
I have gone so overboard on the use it, don't use it debate that I have a 6 year old Corvette with only 4500 miles on it. It is a sickness, I know.
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My wife is surprised that I'm using the IS to the extent that I am.
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I would rental also just because its a crazy holiday weekend. If it was just an ordinary weekend I would drive the IS.
Dont worry about going out of state. When I went to Illinois, Chicago last year I rented a car there and drove it to Toronto Canada and Niagra Falls in the rental.
Was there for only one night. Drive back the following day. 1300 mile round trip.
Dont worry about going out of state. When I went to Illinois, Chicago last year I rented a car there and drove it to Toronto Canada and Niagra Falls in the rental.
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