[Stealhead]

I'd be very careful doing such things in/to a rental car.If they figure out they have you by the balls.These days they really track that stuff some can tell when you exceed the speed limit and will pop you with an extra charge.Just have to come up with a good story if you crash I guess and also buy the full rental insurance.

Back in the 60's Hertz actually had a special version of the Shelby GT350.People often actually would rent them weld in a roll cage and race them at SCCA events.When they where done they'd remove the roll cage and turn the car back in.

Another popular thing was for a Mustang owner to rent a Hertz GT350 and remove the better parts from and swap them out on their formerly less impressive ride.

Normally after so many miles the Hertz 350s where returned to Ford and sold at dealerships after getting refurbished.

Soon enough cars will be like tractor trailers(or the 96% that have qualcom) and they will know everything you do in the vehicle,speeding,fueling.In fact that is what that thing from Progressive does.

An even better starter car would be a Volvo 240 from the late 70's into the 80's good cars and tough as nails.Possibly one of the best cars of the time period.