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| - So.... taking the 7th grader to her check-in for a summer program at Wake Forrest (Duke TIP). Really wanted a convertible, since this is our first father/daughter trip alone, and I don't normally get to drive rentals outside of work commitments.
Unfortunately, non in the EXEC aisle, so I ask one of the drivers..... he asks, and they tell me it shouldn't be a problem..... I just need to ask the manager.... my first thought is "oh well, never mind, just grab the Charger, because the 13 yr old thinks its cool." But, I resist, and meet Matthew the manager.
He starts by telling me that convertibles are usually not available during the summer because there was Irv, but he doesn't think he has any available, but he will check. He looks at his inventory, says it shouldn't be a problem, so I'm waiting for him to tell me I get a Camaro or Mustang (neither of which has enough headroom), but he says, how about the white one..... it's a BMW 430. Score. I'd been waiting to teat drive one of these babies anyway.
Awesome. They were quick, pleasant, accomodating, and greatly exceeded my expectations.... Just came for some NC pulled pork in the 430 convertible..... Fantastic start. 1000 miles driving, and this is the way to go. I think the 13 yr old likes this more, except her hair "will be tangly forever, and I'll have to shave it off."
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