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Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 08:14 AM
Where can I rent a Slingshot?
If you're unfamiliar with them, here's a photo.

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/fbfcb4080ca15f85975aeadac8ba1f7c1263e577/c=56-0-943-667&r=x408&c=540x405/local/-/media/2017/09/05/USATODAY/USATODAY/636402429371233328-slingshot.rear.qtr.view2.jpg

bagboy
01-31-2018, 09:48 AM
Try Googling Polaris Slingshot near The Villages. Call the dealers listed, they might rent them or know who does.

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 09:51 AM
Try Googling Polaris Slingshot near The Villages. Call the dealers listed, they might rent them or know who does.

Good idea. I see them for sale everywhere, but I had no idea where to look to rent.
Hubby and I want to make a little vacation weekend to the beach with one.

billethkid
01-31-2018, 09:57 AM
I am sure you are aware this is a 100% open vehicle; no top; no space to carry much more than a tooth brush.

Think motor cycle like convenience (or not).

They are fun to tool around in....no question about it!!

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 10:09 AM
I am sure you are aware this is a 100% open vehicle; no top; no space to carry much more than a tooth brush.

Think motor cycle like convenience (or not).

They are fun to tool around in....no question about it!!

We pack light lol. It'll be just a duffel bag at our feet.

Lindaketchup
01-31-2018, 11:02 AM
Definatley looks like a fun ride! Please let us know if you find anywhere that does rent them.

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 11:04 AM
Definatley looks like a fun ride! Please let us know if you find anywhere that does rent them.

Will do!:wave:

Chatbrat
01-31-2018, 11:23 AM
also, you must have a motor-cycle endorsement to drive one

spring_chicken
01-31-2018, 11:27 AM
Google returns several results. The one in Daytona is $250 per day.

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 11:30 AM
also, you must have a motor-cycle endorsement to drive one

WHAT?! NOOOOOO:swear:

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 11:30 AM
Google returns several results. The one in Daytona is $250 per day.

Yeah, we saw that one. Didn't know if there was anyone locally.

spring_chicken
01-31-2018, 11:31 AM
WHAT?! NOOOOOO:swear:
Why would anyone rent you a vehicle that you aren't licensed to drive?

Amb3rTastic
01-31-2018, 11:48 AM
Why would anyone rent you a vehicle that you aren't licensed to drive?

I didn't know it was like a motorcycle. I thought it was an electric car.
Obviously, if I'm not able to drive it, I'm not going to rent it.

dbussone
01-31-2018, 12:11 PM
also, you must have a motor-cycle endorsement to drive one



I wouldn’t have thought about that. Thanks for the info.


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Nucky
01-31-2018, 01:03 PM
I think this vehicle will be fine on most of the Cart Paths :loco: but not so good in the Tunnels or The Golf Cart Bridge. Getting to Fenney will be a snap! :loco:

Chatbrat
01-31-2018, 01:08 PM
Its too wide, won't fit in a golf cart garage, which means its too wide for a golf cart path--the only vehicle which has the same foot print as a golf cart is a Smart Car

Rango
01-31-2018, 01:13 PM
I didn't know it was like a motorcycle. I thought it was an electric car.
Obviously, if I'm not able to drive it, I'm not going to rent it.

It's not electric. It uses a Chevrolet 4 cyl. automobile engine.

Nucky
01-31-2018, 01:49 PM
Its too wide, won't fit in a golf cart garage, which means its too wide for a golf cart path--the only vehicle which has the same foot print as a golf cart is a Smart Car

I was joking. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

John_W
01-31-2018, 04:01 PM
Ride Now Cycles in Ocala has 60 new Slingshots listed on their website for sale. Current New Inventory | Indian(R) Motorcycle Ocala (https://www.indianmotorcycleocala.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventory&p=4&s=Year&d=D&sq=polaris+slingshot&fr=xNewInventory&unitid=4566046#page=xNewInventory&p=4&sq=polaris%20slingshot)

(352) 512-0228

I've seen at least four different Slingshots in TV in the last couple of years. There was a big story about six months ago I guess in the Wheels Section of the Sun about an owner in the historic side. According to this website link below, Florida does require a motorcycle endorsement. Personally if I were driving a 3 wheelers, I think a Can-Am Spyder would be more fun to ride.

License Requirements by State | Polaris Slingshot (http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/license-requirements)

Can-Am Spyder 3 wheeler

https://i2.wp.com/ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2018-Can-Am-Spyder-F3-lead.jpg

Miles42
02-06-2018, 11:55 AM
some states do not require a MC license to operate a Sling Shot. Unfotunately Florida is not one of those States. The Do offer a Three wheel only MC license.

ColdNoMore
04-28-2018, 07:39 AM
some states do not require a MC license to operate a Sling Shot. Unfotunately Florida is not one of those States. The Do offer a Three wheel only MC license.

As of July 1, Florida will no longer require a motorcycle endorsement...to drive a three-wheeler on the streets.

Big front page article in the paper yesterday on "autocycles." :thumbup: