Aston Martin

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am a fan and a reader of your blog, I enjoy your stories and information.  I will be visiting Miami in a few weeks, and I am having a difficult time deciding between the Porsche 911 convertible rental and an Aston Martin convertible rental.  What model do you suggest for Miami?  Any tips would be appreciated, I just plan to drive throughout the city and explore.

Thanks again,
Mike, North Carolina
 

Aston Martin fans can relish the prospect of being among the first in the United States to drive the new Aston Martin Rapide. 

Yes, there is only one dealership in the U.S. where you can call and arrange an appointment to drive this exotic specimen. There is, after all, only one four-door luxury sports sedan that can be called an Aston Martin.

The government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program generated much fuss, including a rumor that some of the relinquished cars turned in for credit were rare exotic and luxury cars. 

The nature of the “Cash for Clunkers” program is to provide people with an incentive to become more “green”, by giving them a cash credit to turn in their older model gas guzzlers, which are then crushed.  No one in his or her right mind would crush a rare exotic, right? 

It would be shocking for anyone to actually crush an exotic collectors car.  It seems that some of the models were incorrectly entered into the computer, as a Mercury Grand Marquis was entered as an Aston Martin.  Like anyone is going to give their Aston Martin to “Cash for Clunkers” for a measly 5 grand.  Owners of Astons do not need five grand, and take pride in their exotics.  The story holds no validity.

Aston Martin owners hearing of this mix-up once it hit the rumor-mill must have been thoroughly amused.  If you are not an owner, remember you can still indulge in an Aston Martin rental to feel the full-effect of the luxury car.  Or maybe stop by the Cash for Clunkers lot and scan the contents for a great deal on an Aston (sorry, couldn’t stop myself). 
 

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Everyone has heard the old saying “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”, and we at Imagine Lifestyles say the same sentiment rings true for Miami. 

Before you protest, let us begin by saying WE LOVE VEGAS…maybe more than we should, but there is an equally magnetic force at work in Miami.  So here is our challenge to our fans:
 
Describe this energetic Miami/South Beach force in a creative way that depicts Miami in the same light as Vegas.  Remember that we do not mean it is necessarily better than Vegas, but certainly equal.  Be sure to include what you “must do” while in Miami (in Vegas of course you must gamble). 

We at Imagine Lifestyles have an advantage on our competitors (if you care to grace them with that title)…while most place their automotive existence on the fact that they specialize specifically on one brand; we have the distinct advantage of owning them all.

Yes.  We literally own and drive most exotic car brands.  Every new model that manages to burst from “concept” to “manufacture” status, we experience and judge first-hand.  And while most never make it to a slot in our exclusive exotic rental car fleet, they often make an impression on us, and many of our fans.

Yes, it is time to begin a new year once again, which means taking a retrospective look back on 2009 while we head into 2010.  2009 was an interesting year for luxury cars, and here are our picks for the top 5 luxury cars of 2009:

1.    Lexus LFA
2.    Bugatti Veyron 16.4
3.    Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Superveloce
4.    Ferrari F430 Spider
5.    Aston Martin One-77

We at Imagine Lifestyles are exhilarated for Super Bowl 44, and our fleet of exotic rental cars are going fast!  The following is a collaboration of our top 5 picks for game week exotic rental pleasers:

1.    The Ferrari F430 Spider
2.    Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
3.     Rolls-Royce Drophead Phantom Coupe
4.    Porsche 911
5.     Aston Martin DB9 Volante

The One-77 is a 700 horsepower exotic car capable of ripping up the pavement with the best of them.  This Aston is an ultra-exclusive supercar, tipping both the price and expectation scales with upward propulsion.

Introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show, the Aston Martin One-77 manages to seamlessly blend luxe with racecar engineering, a marriage that merits imminent success.   And with a lofty price tag of $1.4 million, expectations will soar.

The Aston Martin Rapide is instantly recognizable as a member of the Aston family, its striking good looks give it away.  The Rapide furthers Aston’s polished reputation for superlative performance. 

Super Bowl 44 is fast approaching, with fans and celebrities scrambling to reserve ideal accommodations and luxury rental cars Miami style for the big game.  We at Imagine Lifestyles prefer stylish and sporty rental cars for upscale sporting events like the Super Bowl, where being seen is an event in itself.  With the flash of the cameras and the saturation of stars, it is imperative to make the right selection when it comes to your wheels that week, and our top 5 luxury sports car rentals are always a hit:

If you are going to get naughty, you may as well take a tip from David Letterman and lock lips in a luxury car.  If anything, the expensive car will distract from whom you are kissing, just in case it isn’t your significant other.  So without further ado, our top ten exotic cars that we deem acceptable to get caught kissing in are as follows:

Let’s forget for a moment that the front-end of this luxury Jaguar looks like it has been blown up like a piece of bubble-gum and appreciate how awesome the effect is.  It is truly unfortunate that this 1952 Jaguar is not made any longer; it is so classically gorgeous and was ahead of its time.

We would like to welcome the 2010 DBS Volante to the prestigious Aston Martin line-up!  This is the latest convertible from the icon offers an unrivaled blend of performance and luxury.  Tipping the investment scale at around $285K, this convertible is a pricey tanning salon.

As summer draws to a close, savvy travelers know it is the perfect opportunity to squeeze in that last minute and much needed luxury getaway.  While there are nearly unlimited options worldwide to bask and spend, our top five picks for a true American escape are:

•    South Beach
•    New York
•    Chicago
•    Los Angeles
•    Las Vegas

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you sliced a luxury car in half?  The masterminds of Aston Martin have generously provided a floor model depicting just that-an Aston Martin DB9 segmented to show the exterior and interior workings of the lavish representation.