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| - I'm not really sure where to start with my review.
Oh, right, the FERRARI! Obviously.
From the moment I put eyes on that beautiful car pulling into the parking lot, I was in heaven. The bright red paint, the ostentatious yellow Ferrari logo brazenly placed on the front quarter panels, and the sleek, perfectly aerodynamic lines were intoxicating. I absolutely couldn't wait to get in.
After a little bit of paperwork (because Brandy, one of Daniel's assistants, is pretty awesome and had me do some paperwork remotely before I came) and a few signatures typical to any rental, I was sitting in the F360 Spider getting an orientation. If I have one piece of advice, it's LISTEN. I was so excited about the car, I kind of forgot a key pointer - IN order to put the car into 1st from neutral with the paddle shifter, your foot has to be on the brake. That made for a very awkward first red light where people were honking at this beautiful Ferrari. No matter. I figured it out in a couple seconds.
Unfortunately, and I will say this was the ONLY "negative" for my entire experience with LVER and Daniel from start to finish, when I was getting some gas for the Red Rocket, the battery met its end. Daniel quickly responded to the situation and, due to the slight inconvenience, upgraded me to an F430 and added another ~80 free miles AND comped me on gasoline.
It is often said and I truly believe that it isn't when things go RIGHT that a business should be judged, but how that business handles things when something beyond the control of ANYONE occur. Daniel handled it perfectly. Truly, a battery issue can occur in any car at any time, particularly in Vegas weather.
Once that little hiccup was sorted out, and I was seated in the F430, every care I had in the world disappeared.
The Red Rocket Part Deux lived up to its promise.
THIS IS NOT a car for an introvert. Do NOT drive this car if you do not want attention EVERYWHERE you go. I mean it.
It was truly a "bucket list" experience. If you're at all on the fence about renting an exotic in Vegas, rent one from Daniel at LVER, and you'll never worry about it again.
The deposit was returned in 2 business days, no fuss, no muss. No hidden charges, nothing.
The Valley of Fire route provided by Daniel is amazing. You absolutely must drive that route, even if you don't go all the way to Lake Mead. Stunning views, stunning road (with REALLY new asphalt, I was surprised...) in a stunning piece of Italian perfection.
I only wish I could have had the car for longer, as just one day was not enough time.
Renting and driving a Ferrari went from a bucket list item to a budgeted item in every Vegas trip I make from now on. Although... maybe it'll be a Lamborghini next time.
My only (VERY minor) complaints:
1. Getting picked up in a PT Cruiser when going to rent an exotic car was weird to me. I didn't expect a limousine, but a Lexus or Mercedes would've been better.
2. No confirmation notification after dropping the car off at the valet. I was SLIGHTLY nervous (okay, really nervous) about dropping off the F430 and not getting a text or e-mail that Daniel had retrieved the stunning work of art from the kids at the valet.
3. The Ferrari had an inexpensive aftermarket head unit. I expected the head unit to be an authentic Ferrari piece like the rest of the car. If it is going to be aftermarket, it should be state of the art, and have Bluetooth sync capability.
Again... VERY minor. But, it wouldn't be a fair and honest review if even MINOR complaints weren't brought up.
I would, and plan very much, to rent from Daniel again.
As Daniel says, HAVE AN EXOTIC DAY.
Your friends will envy you forever... although going back to your daily driver will be really, really hard.
Thanks Daniel!
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