{"id":1817,"date":"2016-06-15T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T22:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=1817"},"modified":"2025-03-20T08:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:07:06","slug":"cars-your-dad-wants-to-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/cars-your-dad-wants-to-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Cars your dad wants to drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Father\u2019s Day sneaks up on us once again, you may be lamenting just how hard it is to shop for dads. While it\u2019s perfectly practical to give him a nose-hair trimmer and we\u2019re sure he\u2019ll love the card you make an hour before you see him, you still have the chance to get him something unique and memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a gift guide to some of the most fun, dad-worthy cars for rent on Turo. Taking the keys to one of these beauties and hitting the road is sure to be at least as thrilling as another necktie. And maybe if you\u2019re lucky, he\u2019ll be looking for a co-pilot.*<\/span><\/p>\n

James\u2019 Ferrari 360<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fact: Dads dig Ferraris. Old dads, young dads, bombastic dads, demure dads \u2014 all dads secretly dream of showboating around the streets in a flashy, throaty Ferrari. Because Ferraris.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ferrari\"

Location: Manassas, VA<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rent Jim’s Ferrari<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Andre\u2019s Tesla Model X <\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

With space for the fam and a 257-mile range, this family-friendly supercar is also \u201cludicrously fast\u201d, according to Tesla. Dad can tote around his kiddies while still quenching his thirst for RPMs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"X\"<\/a>

Location: Hillsborough, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Andre’s Tesla<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sammy\u2019s Maserati Ghibli <\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

If your dad has <\/span>Soprano <\/span><\/i>aspirations, look no further than this luxury Italian sedan. Once he gets ahold of the V6 twin turbo Ferrari-assembled engine and red leather interior detailing, he\u2019ll be zipping down the 495 faster than you can say \u201cFuggetaboudit\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Maserati2\"<\/a>

Location: Jersey City, NJ<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rent Sammy’s Maserati<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Christian\u2019s Alfa Romeo 4C<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Built from Formula 1-grade materials and \u201cderived from over 100 years of Alfa\u2019s racing history\u201d, this spicy red Alfa will make any dad feel like Juan Manuel Fangio for the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alfa\"<\/a>

Location: Carlsbad, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Christian’s Alfa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Kent\u2019s Porsche 911<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

It doesn\u2019t get much more classic than the Porsche 911. The responsive steering, the limber chassis, the growling engine: your dad has probably been dreaming about versions of the 911 his whole life. Give him the chance to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"911\"<\/a>

Location: Millbrae, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Kent’s Porsche<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Alex\u2019s Aston Martin DB9 Volante<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether your father is an actual gangster or just plays one on TV, this is the stylish, power vehicle for him. Its looks are unique and its performance is all about precision.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Aston\"

Location: Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Alex’s Aston<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Yakov\u2019s Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

The SLK is that car that classy dads in linen suits take around town when they\u2019re looking to bump their jams and get a little breeze in their hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SLK\"<\/a>

Location: Miami, FL<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Yakov’s SLK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ariel\u2019s Chevrolet Corvette Stingray<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Just because your dad\u2019s dance moves are strange and off-beat, does not mean he can\u2019t have smooth, graceful moves on the road. The Corvette Stingray is waiting to take him to show him how to groove.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Corvette\"<\/a>

Location: Tacoma, WA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Ariel’s Corvette<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Jason\u2019s BMW M<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

This BMW is for the attentive dad, who would fly a rocket ship if he could, and honestly, this car might just have the power to take him over the moon.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"M\"<\/a>

Location: Boston, MA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Jason’s M<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Adam\u2019s Dodge Challenger<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your dad\u2019s power animal is a shark, this is quite possibly the closest he\u2019ll get to driving the actual thing. It\u2019s got muscle, it\u2019s got teeth, and it\u2019s sleek as hell.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Challenger\"

Location: Lehi, UT<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Adam’s Challenger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tony\u2019s Jaguar F-Type<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

With red leather seats and lots of pep, the Jaguar F-type is the smooth, sporty car your dad dreamed of driving before he had kids. What better gift could you possibly give him than a little jolt of youth?<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Jag\"<\/a>

Location: San Francisco, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Tony’s Jag<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Brian\u2019s Tesla Model S<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Give your dad a little ride into the future. This electric car not only has a 200+ mile range, it comes with an autopilot mode that will really make him feel like the king of the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"S\"<\/a>

Location: Wheeling, IL<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rent Brian’s Tesla<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

*To drive a car rented from Turo, Dad needs to become an approved driver.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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