need a huge favor

[dayanABR]

Anyone in the Newburgh/West Point, NY area mind letting me borrow a car for the weekend of the 20-22 of this month? I know its a strange request, but I need a car to pick up my date for this formal ball we are having at West Point that weekend. Problem is I'm too young to rent cause most places require a renter to be at least 24, and most of the firsties, or seniors, here are leaving with their cars that weekend.

Don't need an NSX (though that would be extremely awesome), just some wheels (A working 88 Toyota Camry would be just fine). I can promise a full tank of gas on return and maybe a tour of the campus. As collateral, I would leave my laptop, which although nowhere near the value of a car, is completely necessary for any school work. I would definitely have to return for my laptop to even connect to USMA's internal network.

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

 

[The Kid]

A newbie none-the-less

 

[davidkimchee]

Hes not asking to borrow the NSX...if I had a beater and was in your area Id let you borrow it.

Good luck.

 

[dayanABR]

Tried it, but they have a $115 a day surcharge for under 25. Not exactly a cost I can stomach for 3 days. They do allow those 18 and over in the military to rent without this charge, but I would have to be doing so on official business, and this isn't exactly official business.

 

[The Kid]

Hes not asking to borrow the NSX...if I had a beater and was in your area Id let you borrow it.

Good luck.

I guess your right

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

At that age my parents have always been there when I needed them.

 

[dayanABR]

They're in NC.

 

[AU_NSX]

I must say this thread did make me think of this one...

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62387

I think there is a saying that says something like "two things you never lend your mates.... your wheels or your girlfriend..."

Whats wrong with a taxi or limo?

 

[dayanABR]

I must say this thread did make me think of this one...

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62387

I think there is a saying that says something like "two things you never lend your mates.... your wheels or your girlfriend..."

Whats wrong with a taxi or limo?

Cause I'd be making a number to short trips here and there, which would likely end up being even more expensive than renting from Avis, which is already exhorbitant. I know its a lot to ask, but I just hope I'll get lucky and not have to shuck out over 300 that weekend for transpo cause I'm already spending way too much. Again, just looking for a local beater, NSX if someone is feeling really generous. I know no one likes a freeloader, but I'm just in a bit of a bind. Again, I'd borrow one from my friends here, but the seniors who are allowed to keep cars on campus are all taking off for the weekend because it is a pass weekend. Then the numbers game - Avis $115 a day, Enterprise $95 a day, then gas and taxes = >$400. Taxis - probably making at least 6 ten mile trips and then the trip to Laguardia = 6*40 + 2*200= $640. If I take the train and taxis - 10 ten mile trips (4 more for getting to station and getting to station to airport twice), 2 round trip train tickets, = 10*40+2*40=$480.

Again, I'm just asking for a beater, although a really generous NSX wouldn't be bad.

 

[steveny]

If you like, I will pick your date up for you and drop her back off with a huge smile on her face.:wink:

 

[TurboLexus]

If you like, I will pick your date up for you and drop her back off with a huge smile on her face.:wink:

Oh man...

 

[DocL]

Sorry man, but it looks like you may need to rent one of these. :wink:

 

[dayanABR]

Sorry man, but it looks like you may need to rent one of these. :wink:

Probably. I think there's a nice rental place a few miles away. It'll be good exercise.

 

[CL65 Captain]

I remember when I was 19 and renting a C-310 to fly somewhere, but then couldn't rent a car at the FBO because they said I was too young to rent a crappy Ford Escort.

Let's see C310R = $150,000+
Ford Escort = $15,000

 

[davidkimchee]

Again Im talking a super duper beater. I would never lend anyone a car of value. Id also figure out the insurance issues.

And DayanABR....no way in hell is anyone gonna lend you an NSX. No matter how GENEROUS i doubt anyone would be that DUMB.

Good luck with the transportation issue. Sounds like a bummer. Why not just get a motel room and spend the time wisely.

 

[AU_NSX]

I remember when I was 19 and renting a C-310 to fly somewhere, but then couldn't rent a car at the FBO because they said I was too young to rent a crappy Ford Escort.

Let's see C310R = $150,000+
Ford Escort = $15,000

Oh come on! Your not that confused! You know very well the training and hours involved to get your twin engine licence and then more hours to be rated on type... Therefore you have already demonstrated a level of responsibility and experience to be trusted to rent a Cessna 310.

But a car rental company have no idea how much experience you have in a car or how responsible you are... They only have statistics to go by! And the statistics are not good for the under 25 age bracket.

You are not alone though... Jenson Button was too young to rent a car when he was driving a formula 1 car!

 

[NeoNSX]

Oh come on! Your not that confused! You know very well the training and hours involved to get your twin engine licence and then more hours to be rated on type... Therefore you have already demonstrated a level of responsibility and experience to be trusted to rent a Cessna 310.

But a car rental company have no idea how much experience you have in a car or how responsible you are... They only have statistics to go by! And the statistics are not good for the under 25 age bracket.

You are not alone though... Jenson Button was too young to rent a car when he was driving a formula 1 car!

AU_NSX... what are you doing trolling in the NE forum? You dont belong here... you're meant post-wh0ring in the International forum.

 

[ANYTIME]

Cause I'd be making a number to short trips here and there, which would likely end up being even more expensive than renting from Avis, which is already exhorbitant. I know its a lot to ask, but I just hope I'll get lucky and not have to shuck out over 300 that weekend for transpo cause I'm already spending way too much. Again, just looking for a local beater, NSX if someone is feeling really generous. I know no one likes a freeloader, but I'm just in a bit of a bind. Again, I'd borrow one from my friends here, but the seniors who are allowed to keep cars on campus are all taking off for the weekend because it is a pass weekend. Then the numbers game - Avis $115 a day, Enterprise $95 a day, then gas and taxes = >$400. Taxis - probably making at least 6 ten mile trips and then the trip to Laguardia = 6*40 + 2*200= $640. If I take the train and taxis - 10 ten mile trips (4 more for getting to station and getting to station to airport twice), 2 round trip train tickets, = 10*40+2*40=$480.

Again, I'm just asking for a beater, although a really generous NSX wouldn't be bad.

You have the weekend off and don't have a car already lined up or enough money to rent one? Curious to know what your spending too much money on? Possibly take another weekend off when a friend has one to borrow.

 

[fannsx]

If you like, I will pick your date up for you and drop her back off with a huge smile on her face.:wink:

That's lower than low. But funny.:biggrin:

 

[PAL]

Again, I'm just asking for a beater, although a really generous NSX wouldn't be bad.

come on kid your coming on prime to try and get someone to lend you a car? everyone has car in military just about, you know there are plenty of people you just don't know them i guess. you really think some idiot would give your dumb ass an nsx? haha!