Lamborghini

Lamborghini Gallardo

The Lamborghini Gallardo rental car is Lamborghini’s most-produced model ever made by the company.  Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, the Lamborghini Gallardo provides plenty of power for the lucky owner or client.  Our Gallardo exotic rental car has an advanced six-speed transmission, which enables much faster and easier shifting for the driver.  The electro-hydraulically controlled transmission is controlled as the driver shifts with paddles located just behind the steering wheel.  The Gallardo also has the option of being driven in an automatic mode as well as an automatic sport mode giving the driver a plethora of options.  Take a test drive in this exotic rental car this weekend in Chicago.
  While you are testing our Lamborghin stay awhile and check out our fleet of Chicago exotic rental cars. 

Wouldn’t life be so much easier if you could easily conduct business transactions without having to ‘watch your back’ constantly?  It seems to be the most frustrating in the automotive arena, with sales people, mechanics and even unsavory rental car people.  Here are some tips for avoiding luxury rental car scams and practices.

Renting a car or luxury car should be a simple and straightforward deal.  But as things often go, many rental car companies are just out there trying to scam and squeeze their customers. 

People love luxury cars.  When you are walking down the street your head always turns when a nice exotic sports car parked on side of the road.  Some people stare and other love to take a picture to capture the moment.  Imagine Lifestyles have found some interesting shots of people posing in front of luxury and exotic cars. 

Check out our fleet of exotic rental cars. 

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Luxury carmaker Lamborghini is apparently into trying new positions, market positions that is, as it is altering some of its design tactics. 

The company has vocalized in interviews that there is a shift in focus from top speed to design, because many drivers will never take their Lambo past 200 miles per hour anyways.  What?  Who wouldn’t burn to take their shiny new Lamborghini up to top speed, if not just to see if you got your money’s worth?  That is like buying a Smartphone and only using to make calls. 

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am a regular reader of your auto blog, and am curious what your top luxury car rentals are.  What are the models that get rented out the most?  I am wondering if the rest of the world would rent the same ones I love.  I love the Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches and Astons.

Sincerely,

Mike, Tampa, Fl

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I love skimming over your blog during my break everyday.  I just wondered why people rent luxury cars.  I mean, wouldn’t someone just buy a Ferrari if they want one?  I am trying to figure out the mentality in investing in a vehicle you will not own. 

Anyway, I enjoy reading your stuff and will wait for your reply.
 

Thanks,
Steve, Ohio

I have covered police issued supercars in the past, but it is typically a special car per force.  In Seoul, Korea, the crime fighters can brag about having not just a supercar, but three impressive supercars at their disposal!

And what luxury supercars exactly do they have on their force?  A Ferrari F360, a Porsche 911 and a Lamborghini Gallardo.  That is an exotic arsenal at its finest, I will consider them Seoul’s finest.  So why does Seoul need such a sophisticated fleet of luxury patrol cars to take out the indigenous Daewoos, Kias and Rickshaws?

I like to think it is an intimidation tactic.  The poor souls of Seoul gripping the wheel of their four-cylinder Euro-style autos know damn well they have zero chance of escape once they sink there eyes into a Ferrari with tacky police lights fixed to the top.  

I can almost picture them cranking up the A/C in efforts to calm down, beads of sweat forming on their brows.  Offending motorists may as well hang their heads and admit instant defeat while that A/C sucks the last of the power from their diminutive daily drivers.

I also have an inkling that the police officers behind the wheels of these luxury cop cars are in high demand by the ladies (and gents should their be a female officer on the force).  I know if I were pulled over, I would roll out the red carpet and likely want a photo op, although I am not certain how well that would go over with the officer on duty.

I think I have discovered the most expensive round of golf in the world!  It seems that Barbados attracts more than those seeking the sand, sun and surf-it also beckons to golf lovers.  For $2,300 per game, you could consider golf a luxury sport on this swanky island!

So how do they charge so much for 9 holes?  Well, the actual fee for a round of golf at one of Sandy Lane resort’s three courses, the Green Monkey, the Old Nine and the Country Club is $300. 

 Who doesn’t turn their head when a nice car goes by?  If you live in Miami or LA than it might be more typical to see a luxury car rolling down the street.   I guarantee no matter where you live or how many exotic and luxury cars you see, you will appreciate the pictures below.  Imagine Lifestyles has complied 20 interesting pictures of luxury cars, some in very odd places. Enjoy the pictures below.

Exotic and luxury cars come with more than just bragging rights and a lofty price tag, they come with the responsibility and expense of regular maintenance, which can be shocking to those unaccustomed to such extravagance.   Meet the $10,000 car wash.

Yes, I said $10,000 car wash, more than some cars cost in the world!  For those who own or invest in luxury vehicles that cost anywhere from $200,000 to $2 million dollars and more, you want the car to stay in mint condition inside and out.  Of course you would never pull your Pagani Zonda, Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Gallardo into a regular car wash, where $25 can get you the works, and possibly some scratches.

This fun video showcases a brand new white Lamborghini Gallardo seen in very unusual places.  From Walmart to The Good Will, I am sure you will find this video quite humorous.  If you love exotic cars and need a quick laugh click the play button and watch this Lamborghini Gallardo tour.  If you would like to experience a true sports car take a peek at our luxury rental cars or more specifically our Lamborghini rentals. 

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Imagine Lifestyles Meets Jersey Shore on South Beach

Whatever your thoughts about the cast or premise of Jersey Shore, the show has gained some serious media attention over the last two years.  The show truly has developed a love/hate relationship with America and the media coverage they garner everywhere they go.  As many of you know the newest season takes place down in South Beach and the premiere was this past week.  Imagine Lifestyles newest addition to the Chicago fleet of luxury rental cars made a cameo appearance in one of the scenes.

We purchased the Lamborghini Gallardo down in Miami, and left it with the home office for a few weeks to let Miami residents enjoy it for a little while before we brought it home to the windy city.  In one of the opening scenes of the Jersey Shore premiere, the cameras take a shot of what appears to be Ocean Drive.  If you look closely, you can see our super rare Gun Metal Grey Lamborghini smiling at the camera on the side of the road.

It seems it is not just men who hate certain cars with a passion; there are also women who object!  This makes perfect sense, but seeing as how automotive topics are generally engulfed by the male species, it is interesting to get a female perspective.  So without further ado, here are the top 5 cars women hate, according to my mini-survey:

1.    Minivans
2.    Station wagons
3.     VW New Beetle
4.    Chrysler Sebring convertible
5.    Oversized pickups
6.    Lamborghini Gallardo…Just kidding.

The luxury lifestyle never gets sluggish…as there are new toys constantly emerging from the imagination to the production phase.  Like the Lamborghini Superleggera LP 570-4, which is coming in 2011.

This 2011 Lamborghini is estimated to hit the $240,000 pricing mark, pretty standard for exotic cars and luxury car rentals.  That does not, however, indicate that this is in any measure a standard luxury car!  The regular Gallardos are around $200,000, so expect to shell out the extra $40-$50k for the specialized Superleggera.

Imagine Lifestyles Donates Lamborghini forJay Cutler’s Vegas Charity Cruise

Imagine Lifestyles Chicago is back in the giving spirit this month and it just happens to be helping out another Chicago Bears player again.  Having previously worked with Greg Olsen’s Receptions for Research charity, Imagine Lifestyles is teaming up with Jay Cutler and his Jay Cutler Foundation, which supports children with diabetes.  Our Lamborghini Gallardo rental car will be auctioned off to raise money for the charity during an auction while out on Lake Michigan.

Speaking of Lake Michigan, the event is being held on the beautiful Mystic Blue, a lake cruising ship based out of Navy Pier.  The event is being held July 22nd and is from 7-10 PM.  Tickets for the event are $200 and include a 3-course dinner, drinks, and dancing.  VIP tickets are available for $400 and include personal introductions to many Bears players including Jay. 

Imagine Lifestyles is extremely excited to get out on Lake Michigan and help out a good cause.  We realize how important it is to give back to the community where we reside and conduct business in.  We look forward to seeing all of you aboard the Mystic Blue and hopefully everyone can raise a great deal of money for Jay’s charity and have a good time.  

Event: Jay Cutler Vegas Charity Cruise

Location: Lake Michigan on board Mystic Blue Ship

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

While in Chicago check out our fleet of Chicago exotic car rentals.

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