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Hiring out a coop!?? #1174275 21/02/2011 10:27 21/02/2011 10:27
M Mark0904 Unregistered
Mark0904 Unregistered M	As some of you may remember i'm progressing with a self drive hire venture. The thought has crossed my mind as to whether the coop would be a good car to offer for hire? I know that here is completely the wrong place to get interest in that idea, but might be a good place for feedback! Why am i thinking this? Well, it will one day become a classic, its a very unique design, seriously understated to those who dont know about the car, looks & drives great. I have a list of god knows how many cars which are on a "cars i'd love to drive but probably wont ever own, or drive, unless i know someone who owns one" list As well as offering a few well known 'faces' to hire out, i'd like to offer a few cars that are a little different! Thoughts?

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174277 21/02/2011 10:29 21/02/2011 10:29
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,546 Northumberland A AndrewR I AM a Coop
AndrewR I AM a Coop A Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,546 Northumberland	Originally Posted By: Mark0904 its a very unique design The idea is good, but this bit is very, very bad. Dear monos, a secret truth.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174279 21/02/2011 10:34 21/02/2011 10:34
M Mark0904 Unregistered
Mark0904 Unregistered M	Que??!? Its Monday, i'm still in weekend mode.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174286 21/02/2011 10:44 21/02/2011 10:44
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,546 Northumberland A AndrewR I AM a Coop
AndrewR I AM a Coop A Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,546 Northumberland	Something is either unique or it is not, it can't be very unique. I like the coop idea though, although you're unlikely to be able to command a premium price for hiring one out, and it would have to be a very good one. Dear monos, a secret truth.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174293 21/02/2011 10:53 21/02/2011 10:53
M Mark0904 Unregistered
Mark0904 Unregistered M	Ah i see! Gotcha. Definately not thinking of a premium price, probably something like £99 for a 1 day hire or something. No firm prices in mind yet but certainly no more that £99. I'm considering getting a few interesting cars that i can offer like that, i.e. £99 a day or similar, the coop being one of them. I'm looking to get my sprinty resprayed, wheels done & all niggles sorted so i can use this. Mine is completely standard & interior is in very good nick, so when its all re-sprayed it should look great!

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174302 21/02/2011 11:12 21/02/2011 11:12
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 9,729 Zele, Belgium Kayjey Club Member #10
Kayjey Club Member #10 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 9,729 Zele, Belgium	I'd ask Flea to program a chip that puts the rev limiter at 5.5k. - Kayjey -

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: Kayjey] #1174309 21/02/2011 11:19 21/02/2011 11:19
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe. magooagain Club Member 259
magooagain Club Member 259 Forum is my life Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.	Yes i was about to say that a poor coupe would get the nuts thrashed out of it.So how long would it last ?

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174310 21/02/2011 11:19 21/02/2011 11:19
M Mark0904 Unregistered
Mark0904 Unregistered M	Plan!

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174338 21/02/2011 12:26 21/02/2011 12:26
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,486 London Tan technics I need some sleep
technics I need some sleep Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,486 London Tan	I like the idea of it, but it probably would get thrashed, but then again, I think if your paying good money to drive a car, any car, for a day or two people are going to thrash it, if thats the word we are going to use. But I think to have like a £99 list, is good. Getting back on track about the coop, good idea, but might sell a bit more if it was LE or Plus, as you could then state its limited edition, and looks a bit sportier too. But if you already have a standard 20vt, then so be it. Now in the 400+ bhp club!

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174594 21/02/2011 21:10 21/02/2011 21:10
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 My life on the forum
gj88 My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	I know we're very fond of our coupes but would people actually want to pay good money to drive one for a day? I'm not so sure. Sorry.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174681 21/02/2011 23:01 21/02/2011 23:01
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands mayzon Enjoying the ride
mayzon Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands	Well.... just had a brief look and it seems you can hire nissan note for 93 quid a day! So if you can get the coop to pay at £99 you might have something. Joe bloggs, 32 years old, needs a car for a day.... nissan note 1.4 or fiat coupe 20v turbo...hmmmm What would you take?

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174900 22/02/2011 13:23 22/02/2011 13:23
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire gj88 My life on the forum
gj88 My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,678 Warwickshire	Think of it this way, why would someone looking into the hire of a Nissan Note consider the use of a Coupe? Polar opposites. The only appeal the Coupe would have is as a fun toy type hire. I think people would actually prefer to save up for an Aston or the like if they're going to the effort. The £99 hire charge would appeal to those looking for a car to thrash around for a laugh.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: magooagain] #1174908 22/02/2011 13:34 22/02/2011 13:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england C came2dance I AM a Coop
came2dance I AM a Coop C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england	Originally Posted By: magooagain Yes i was about to say that a poor coupe would get the nuts thrashed out of it.So how long would it last ? surely that will happen to any "supercar " you hire out under these circumstances. What about insurance? you will need a pretty adaptable policy to cater for everyone on a fully comp basis! www.chrisdoyle-photography.co.uk

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1174951 22/02/2011 14:39 22/02/2011 14:39
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 , S samsite999 I AM a Coop
samsite999 I AM a Coop S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 ,	Sorry, I see no one wanting to higher a coupe for the day. If they want a coupe experience all they need do pretend there are random warning lights on there dash, obsess about there oil pressure and then when needing to attend some important event, stop at the side of the motorway for 3-4 hours and call the AA out

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175135 22/02/2011 19:43 22/02/2011 19:43
M MattW Unregistered
MattW Unregistered M	I hired a brand new Golf for a weekend, if I could have had a Coupe instead for the same price I would have bitten their arm off, also had a kia c'eed and nearly went to sleep on the M62. Other options like an old E38 740i or a Mk2 MR2 turbo would be cool too. Last edited by MattW; 22/02/2011 19:46.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175178 22/02/2011 21:01 22/02/2011 21:01
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645 J JKD Forum is my job
JKD Forum is my job J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645	Introducing the 'Problems, Paranoia and Pride' Package at £99. Welcome to the rollercoaster ride known as the Fiat Coupe. Enjoy the rapid power delivery, the tight handling and the addictive sound of the 5 pot turbo charged engine as you become one with the car! But that’s not it, we have several options to make your Coupe experience realistic and unique, including: 1. The bonnet flying open while you are driving 2. One of the wheels coming off while you are driving 3. One of the springs snap while you are driving 4. The coolant hose splits while you are driving We will then have the car towed to one of the specialists across the country who will then fix it whilst you do some therapeutic shopping. We'll also provide you with a username and password for the Fiat Coupe forum where you can inform other forum members of what has happened and keep them updated as to the progress of the repairs on your Coupe. After picking the Coupe up, you can then drive it home where we guarantee you will be driving it slowly, carefully listening to the weird sounds you are imagining and keeping an eye on the various gauges. Get it home and indulge in some OCD which you never had before, as you give it a thorough clean inside and out making sure you make it sparkle like a diamond. Then take about 50 photos of it whilst trying to avoid the attention of your neighbours who think you are acting weird. Then bring it back to us and as you drive off into the distance start to wave at it and cry. The 'Problems, Paranoia and Pride' Package - perfect for those who want to test their sanity.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175200 22/02/2011 21:30 22/02/2011 21:30
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 , S samsite999 I AM a Coop
samsite999 I AM a Coop S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 ,	JKD, you are becoming a legend with these posts

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175252 22/02/2011 23:16 22/02/2011 23:16
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,486 London Tan technics I need some sleep
technics I need some sleep Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,486 London Tan	Now in the 400+ bhp club!

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: gj88] #1175255 22/02/2011 23:19 22/02/2011 23:19
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands mayzon Enjoying the ride
mayzon Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands	Point taken but what I was trying to put across was the fact that it would cost the same as hiring a nissan note, to hire an equivalent car would cost £££ more. Yes it would prolly be thrashed but its a hire car, thats what happens.

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175485 23/02/2011 12:05 23/02/2011 12:05
W Wazza Unregistered
Wazza Unregistered W	Interesting Mark, but how far is the hirer able to drive the car? Is it only within GB? Or to the Continent? The reason I ask is that in 2013 the organiser of a touring event that I have entered for the last 3 years (from Sydney to Melbourne) is talking about organising an event from London to Rome. I have been in a 20V Coupe each year, so another one in that event would be cool! It's a 6 day tour through France, over the Alps, through Milan and down to Rome. Don't know entry fee yet so don't even know if I can afford it! He expects a lot of Brits to enter, so any interest from you guys?

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: ] #1175759 23/02/2011 18:14 23/02/2011 18:14
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands mayzon Enjoying the ride
mayzon Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands	Nice Wazza, get it posted up the social events section as and when

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: JKD] #1175838 23/02/2011 20:38 23/02/2011 20:38
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,617 SE Essex charlie_croker I need some sleep
charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,617 SE Essex	Originally Posted By: JKD Introducing the 'Problems, Paranoia and Pride' Package at £99. Welcome to the rollercoaster ride known as the Fiat Coupe. Enjoy the rapid power delivery, the tight handling and the addictive sound of the 5 pot turbo charged engine as you become one with the car! But that’s not it, we have several options to make your Coupe experience realistic and unique, including: 1. The bonnet flying open while you are driving 2. One of the wheels coming off while you are driving 3. One of the springs snap while you are driving 4. The coolant hose splits while you are driving We will then have the car towed to one of the specialists across the country who will then fix it whilst you do some therapeutic shopping. We'll also provide you with a username and password for the Fiat Coupe forum where you can inform other forum members of what has happened and keep them updated as to the progress of the repairs on your Coupe. After picking the Coupe up, you can then drive it home where we guarantee you will be driving it slowly, carefully listening to the weird sounds you are imagining and keeping an eye on the various gauges. Get it home and indulge in some OCD which you never had before, as you give it a thorough clean inside and out making sure you make it sparkle like a diamond. Then take about 50 photos of it whilst trying to avoid the attention of your neighbours who think you are acting weird. Then bring it back to us and as you drive off into the distance start to wave at it and cry. The 'Problems, Paranoia and Pride' Package - perfect for those who want to test their sanity. You forgot the bit where they then promise never to hire a Coupe again, and then book it out for the next week! Happy

Re: Hiring out a coop!?? [Re: mayzon] #1176109 24/02/2011 10:47 24/02/2011 10:47
W Wazza Unregistered
Wazza Unregistered W	More like when and if at this stage... ....but good idea for later.

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