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Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 10:27
21/02/2011 10:27
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Mark0904
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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?
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 10:29
21/02/2011 10:29
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AndrewR
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The idea is good, but this bit is very, very bad.
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 10:34
21/02/2011 10:34
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Mark0904
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Que??!? Its Monday, i'm still in weekend mode.
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 10:44
21/02/2011 10:44
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AndrewR
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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.
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 10:53
21/02/2011 10:53
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Mark0904
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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!
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
[Re: Kayjey]
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21/02/2011 11:19
21/02/2011 11:19
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Yes i was about to say that a poor coupe would get the nuts thrashed out of it.So how long would it last ?
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 11:19
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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21/02/2011 12:26
21/02/2011 12:26
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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!
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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22/02/2011 13:34
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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!
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22/02/2011 19:43
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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.
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22/02/2011 21:01
22/02/2011 21:01
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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.
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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23/02/2011 12:05
23/02/2011 12:05
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Wazza
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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?
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
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23/02/2011 20:38
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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!
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Re: Hiring out a coop!??
[Re: mayzon]
#1176109
24/02/2011 10:47
24/02/2011 10:47
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Wazza
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More like when and if at this stage... ....but good idea for later.
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