Unique Request - Jeep Related

1,114 Views | 8 Replies | Last: 23 days ago by Animal
FHKPLEX03
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
In a perfect world, I'd like to rent a very specific Jeep for my 79 year old dad for a week, so that he can make an informed decision on whether to buy one. His first car was an old Willys and he's always wanted another one. He says he doesn't need a truck for truck things anymore and if he needs to drive long distance comfortably he has my mom's car for that. But the fiscal conservative in him won't ever do it unless he's prodded. I've searched on Toro but can't find what he's wanting nearby (Conroe/Houston area). I fully realize he might drive it for a week and decide it's too difficult to climb in and out of, but I'd like to give him the opportunity to decide for himself. Would probably need to add steps if he ever bought one,
  • 4 door
  • Bikini Pearl color
Research shows that color was only available late 2019 thru 2020, then again in 2024.

Any suggestions on where else I could find one to rent for him?

redaszag99
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Turo
FHKPLEX03
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Already tried. Closest one is 2.5 hours away.
sts7049
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
turo is gonna be about your only option since you can pick the exact car you want to rent. why not just make a fun road trip out of it or something? take him on a surprise road trip and end up with a rental for a week or two.

only other option really would be someone who owns one in that spec and is willing to let you borrow it.
HollywoodBQ
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
My daily driver is a 2020 Bikini Pearl 4 Door but it's a Rubicon rather than a Willys.

The only real major differences between that and a new one that you could rent from National or whomever, is that after 2024, they now include head side airbags and I think the 2025-2026 models have more screen real estate.

If you want to come down to Galveston, I'm happy to let your dad take mine for a spin. I just can't let you have it for a week (because my backup - 1999 Expedition - is currently getting repainted)

Here's the thread I started about my Jeep back when I first bought it:
https://texags.com/forums/46/topics/3095275/replies/56020491
FHKPLEX03
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
That actually sounds awesome.
bam02
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I mean, couldn't you rent him one that is a different color for a week and let him get the basic idea? Then if he really wants to buy one, you can take your time and be picky about the color.
HollywoodBQ
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Email sent
Animal
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
I don't think today's Willys is going to be remotely reminiscent of the one he had for his first car.
Refresh
Page 1 of 1
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.