code3z Posted February 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2008 I recently lent my Z out to a movie studio to use in an upcoming motion picture (Milk). They kept it for 1 week and used Teamsters to drive it around for the shoot. When I got it back, it had a few new scratches and refused to start. I had it towed back to the house at my expense. This was my experience at loaning out my classic car to someone I don’t know. Would I do it again? Hmm, ill have to think about it. Me and every classic car and Z owner I know are very picky about our rides. You’ll have to ask yourself this question, Would you loan your car out to a friends friend, someone you don’t know personally, to use for a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted February 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2008 No, I wouldn't do it. Not to a freind of a friend.However in the "may car will be in a movie" situation, I might consider it. I would require they sign a contract for full repair or replacement cost, (at an inflated value to cover high-quality professional restoration).Now I'll have to make sure I see "Milk" so I can see your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted February 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2008 No, I wouldn't do it. Not to a freind of a friend.However in the "may car will be in a movie" situation, I might consider it. I would require they sign a contract for full repair or replacement cost, (at an inflated value to cover high-quality professional restoration).Now I'll have to make sure I see "Milk" so I can see your car!Agreed.Cool it's in a movie though.~Z~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted February 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2008 This sort of thing happens often. A friend of mine "rented" his house for some interior scenes for a documentary. When the film crew left, the house was somewhat damaged- the floors were scuffed and rutted to the point of needing to be replaced in areas, there were holes in the walls, the yard was full of ruts...It ended up taking a lawsuit with the help of the homeowners insurance company to get the damages repaired to pre-filming condition.Ironically, the documentary was on Victorian era homes and thier restoration.Would I lend my Z to a film? Only, as stated above, with a very comprehensive contract that would cover any damages done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZsRule Posted February 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2008 Would I loan my Z or any of my cars to anyone? HELL NO. Sorry for sounding harsh, but what did you expect? It's not there car so they don't give a rats a$$ about it. Just like when people rent cars at places like Hertz, enterprise ect. People just beat the living hell out of them. Thats why you don't buy a car thats a rental return The same is bound to happen when loaning your car out to someone. Just can't trust people anymore. Sad, but true. No one touches My cars but me, myself, and I. :devious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted February 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2008 No one touches My cars but me, myself, and I. :devious:Yeah, but if married, do you let your wife drive it? *grin*Actually, my wife is looking forward to us having a 240Z again and will probably drive it on occasion. I'll just have to deal with it... *nervous grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted February 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2008 pulling the spade connector off the starter solenoid would keep her from making you too nervous...Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted February 23, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2008 Actually, my wife is looking forward to us having a 240Z again and will probably drive it on occasion. I'll just have to deal with it... *nervous grin* There is an easy fix to this problem:Buy 2 Zs. His and Hers! I tell ya, it's a perfect plan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted February 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2008 Do you know what the movie is about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted February 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 23, 2008 Do you know what the movie is about?Ya. A guy who lent his car for a movie and got rooked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_scout Posted February 23, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2008 I found this on imdb:http://imdb.com/title/tt1013753/"The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk, a San Francisco supervisor who was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone by San Francisco Supervisor Dan White."I doubt there will be an "Bullit" like car chases in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full house Posted February 25, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2008 cool! How much they pay you?BTW, whats the title of the movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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