Audi A8 Quattro Car Review
If a company is not upfront about its additional costs; you may wish to consider whether it is a company that you choose to take your business to.
I have worked within the tourism industry in Costa Rica for the last six years and have lived here since 2000. I am familiar with the feelings that many visitors to the country experience when dealing with rent-a-car companies. These can range from delight to discomfort to outright fury; sometimes due to the inefficiency, or even dishonesty of the rental agency, but also due to the renter's lack of understanding of the legally binding restrictions within which Costa Rican car rental firms must work. I hope that while this article won't guarantee you trouble-free vehicle rental; it might make you a more knowledgeable customer.
Insurance needs, additional costs in rental and surcharges are considered in more detail below:
Insurance:
Basic insurance is mandatory. Costa Rican law is very clear on this and your rental car company cannot allow you to leave with their car without having agreed to pay it. Expect to pay somewhere between $9 and $20 per day on top of your car rental rate. An honest, car rental agency will make this very clear in their pricing. If it is not clear whether the insurance is included in the rental cost; ask for clarification and be aware of other potentially unstated costs.
Some policies include Collision Damage Waivers and will cover Central America. If you are covered, bring proof (in writing) for your vehicle rental company. If not, consider whether you would be safer to pay the extra cost of this additional coverage. This part is not mandatory.
Zero liability is offered by rent-a-car companies. You may wish to consider whether you would feel more at ease knowing that you would not be liable for any costs should something occur while you are renting their vehicle. You are not obliged to buy this supplemental insurance.
Additional Fees:
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If there is any criticism that could find its way up Audi's incredible sedans is the stiff-necked hard approach to mileage or in simple terms massive fuel guzzling. This worsens in the 4.2-litre V8 engine, but if you are an Audi fanatic and you want better fuel economy then the 3.0L engine wouldn't be a bad consideration. If you think that is still too much, get a Raja bicycle and forget everything else.
On paper the Audi A8 looks very impressive but you'll be amazed to find out its even better "in person." It's good for 343 horsepower and a driveshaft-twisting 590 lb.-ft of torque at just 1750 rpm, enough to send BMW 3-series packing. This sedan is capable of 37.2 mpg on the combined European cycle with CO2 emissions of 199g/kg and an acceleration of 0- 62 mph in 5.5 seconds. What paper can't communicate though is the harmonious drive quality with almost zero mechanical intrusion into the cabin. Under the bonnet is a lulling hush with the lack of feedback found in Mercedes S - Class, lifting this car to heights of super-luxury vehicles. This car is superb on fast motorway journeys, comfortable and engaging making long travels a notable experience.
