Ferrari

As all red-blooded Ferrari fans know, the Ferrari Challenge has managed to creep up on us again and will be starting next weekend.  This is an exhilarating annual event that allows Ferrari owners to race their exotics against other owners-but did you know you can also enter the race in a Ferrari rental?  Awesome.  Even more awesome?  Imagine Lifestyles is offering a special Ferrari F430 Spider rental for the event.

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I have been following your luxury blog for a few months now, and noticed that the 2010 Ferrari Challenge is coming up.  I would like to enter the race within the next couple of years, but do not own a Ferrari. 

I am writing to inquire how exotic car rentals would react to a potential client who wanted to rent a Ferrari for the sole purpose of entering the Ferrari Challenge.  What are the odds of me pulling that off?  It would be a fabulous item to check off of the ole’ bucket list!

Sincerely,
Justin, West Palm Beach

In addition to the Gumball and the Arab Run, exotic and luxury car fans can now relish the Royal Drive.  This exotic racing event will feature up to 60 of the best exotic cars, including big boys Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes SLR 722S, Lamborghini LP670-4 SV, Gemballa Porsche Carrera GT Mirage lapping the Yas Marina Circuit. 

Hello fans and readers, as previously mentioned, the 2010 Ferrari Challenge is fast approaching, and here at Imagine Lifestyles, our engines are racing!  We look forward to this opportunity every year to race one of our Ferraris. 

Last week Imagine Lifestyles was invited by Ferrari of North America to test drive the new 2010 Ferrari California at The Collection in Coral Gables.  Two test cars were provided for the event, and we were definitely surprised by the new model.

We opted to test out the black on black Ferrari California, which was an incredible look for the luxury car.  Based on our test drive, we can relay that this is truly the first-ever exotic sports car that can serve as a daily driver.  I know you are scowling incredulously in disbelief at that statement, so let’s talk about why.

For our fellow Ferrari fans, the details for the anticipated 2010 Ferrari challenge are out via the calendar with communications to all Ferrari Challenge drivers, dealers and teams.  Here is what to expect this year.

There will be 6 events in North America plus International finals.  In total, there will be 12 North American races, contested over 6 event weekends, followed by the International finals in November.  The International finals will count towards the Championship, as usual.

Chalk one up for brand loyalty-some people really love their favorite car brand, and are willing to pay for it.  This was proven yet again during an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, when a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang sold for an unprecedented $275,000. 

So will the Saints go marching in?  Or will the Colts ride into the Miami sunset with their second Super Bowl title in three years?  The NFL’s Most Valuable Player, Peyton Manning, led his Indianapolis Colts to a superb comeback victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, to book their spot in the Super Bowl game February 7th in Miami.

If catching a glimpse of fame excites you, then let us make you aware of Koi, a luxury Japanese and California infused restaurant.  Koi that is a flavorite of a bulk LA’s glam scene, including such hot names as Ashton & Demi, George Clooney, Liv Tyler, J-Lo, Martin Lawrence and more!  In the world of luxury restaurants, this seems to be a “can’t miss”.
With Hollywood’s elite as patrons, you can expect the pricing to reflect its lofty status, so come prepared to get what you pay for.

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am a regular reader and a fan, which may seem surprising because I am a female.  My boyfriend is a “gearhead”, and I began reading your blog in an effort to understand his excitement, and began to love them myself.

 I am writing to you for advice, because his birthday is approaching, and we have been together nearly four years.  I would really love to rock his world with an amazing birthday gift that he would never expect.  I have been toying with the idea of an exotic rental car from you guys, any thoughts on the idea or which model would be the best?  This is really important to me and I have a feeling he would find it unforgettable.

Sincerely,
Amanda, South Beach

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.

It is winter in South Florida, which translates to the most popular time of the year for tourism, not to mention all of the fans who will be flocking here in February for Super Bowl 44!

Yes, this is the perfect time to visit Miami, as the sweltering summer and fall have past, and the weather is usually perfect-in the 70s and 80s.  That said, here are the top 5 options for a luxury rental car for your Miami winter escape: (we guarantee you will not have to wait for a valet in these rides!)

We at Imagine Lifestyles wince whenever we read about an exotic car being crashed, totaled, mangled or otherwise destroyed, but when we read about this Ferrari 250 GTO crash that totaled an unbelievable $28,500,000 in damage, we truly felt for the guy.

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