When it comes to the purchase of a top-grade luxury vehicle or even to test out an exotic car rental, what are the deciding factors? The answers may surprise you. Read below to discover what we have to say about this potentially life-enhancing decision.

• The number one reason must of course be the safety factor. There is a certain amount of protection that super car rentals offer over the standard frame of a hatchback or sedan model. Standard features such as stability control, anti-lock braking systems, traction control, and ‘surround’ airbags help to meet the requirements of any cautious driver. Comfort and safety go hand in hand, with most models boasting heated seats plus the ever-handy remote start option. Many BMW models also have a key card system, whereby a credit card shaped key is the only device you need to open the doors to your treasure.

• The resale value is high. Sky-high in fact. Known fact: homes appreciate in value but the standard car does not. Yet your purchase of a Ferrari 360 F1 Spider will rocket as the years go by. Any luxury car hire establishment knows their purchases will continue to increase in value as the years tick by. Now you know why your uncle Randolph polishes his Bentley three times a week. Individuals even kit out their luxury cars with rare wooden seat finishings and invest in the finest in all-leather interiors, all in the pursuit to match their lifestyle with the inside of their vehicle.

• One cannot doubt for a second the sheer class and head-turning thrills that driving a sports car rental can afford you. The gleam of the sun as it reflects off your newly purchased Murcielago will cause your neighbours’ necks to strain as they twist them around in a vain hope of spotting your prized possession before you turn the corner. Sitting in the plush leather seat is the ultimate moment, you have finally arrived.

• Welcome to mission control. Modern technology is prevalent in the interior of any up-to-date sports car and gives way to touch screen displays, the very best in safety features, built-in headrest LCD displays, Bluetooth, automatic windscreen wipers, iPod support and a whole further bucket load of extras. Today’s designers are more than happy to merge their shiny new toys with your turbo-charged beast. In addition, when you purchase your car, many car companies will allow you to customise multiple aspects of your Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Bugatti, etc. Custom painted air intakes, individually detailed gear levers and other fine trimmings can be added to your new purchase in the attempt to make it stand out from the crowd.

• Outside of the safety and technology features, one of the finest additional extras has got to be the total maintenance plan that comes with your luxury car rental. Your super car will be looked after long into its lifespan.

• Speed, pure unbridled speed. The feeling of your eyes as they sink back into your head at speeds of over 300km/h is one of the defining features of any exotic car. Horse power is unmatched in these special cars, with 500-600 horsepower engines being standard in many models. These are the cars that are always consistent in their quality and performance. Their bodywork is always flawless in its perfection, keeping lines clean and drag to a minimum. Their total worth is measured by how they perform, and it is always the owner of a luxury sports car who owns the road. Before a decision is made, invest in an exotic car rental to determine which car suits you best.