For those who dream of getting behind the wheel of a Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari or Maserati but lack the bankroll to make the dream a reality, there’s a new company just for them.

“We’re giving people the opportunity to ride cars they’ve only dreamed of driving,” said Sandrine Danglard, vice president of San Diego Prestige, a new business she co-owns along with husband Franck. It’s headquartered in the former Phoneware building at 5605 La Jolla Blvd. in Bird Rock.

The Danglards rent high-end vehicles by the minute, the hour, the day or the week, offering a number of ridership packages. One, called Arrive and Drive, takes place at regularly scheduled events at Qualcomm Stadium on a closed, skilled course in the company of an instructor. Another option lets riders drive on scenic tours to places like Rancho Santa Fe and Julian.

The charge for test driving Prestige’s vehicles on a closed course at Qualcomm Stadium’s parking lot ranges from $40 for 5 minutes, $70 for 10 minutes and $95 for 15 minutes for a Porsche Boxster S or Lotus Elise, up to $75 for 5 minutes, $125 for 10 minutes and $160 for 15 minutes for a Ferrari 360 Modena F1 and a Lamborghini Gallardo. Other exotic rental cars available at San Diego Prestige include a Mercedes SL 55, a Porsche 997 S Carrera, a Maserati GT, a 355 Spyder, a Dodge Viper, an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage and a Bentley Arnage.

Each vehicle offers contrasting driving experiences.
“The tour is a regular traffic experience, so it’s different than the closed course where they can go fast, but it’s not racing,” said Franck Danglard. “They give you all different feelings. The Ferrari is so good for the sound. The Porsche is very good to drive, for the type of people who enjoy that.”
The cost of renting these cars for a short amount of time seems steep at first blush, but Sandrine Danglard said it’s worth it for the sheer joy of the incomparable driving experience.

“Fifteen minutes on a closed course is really a long time,” she said. “You get pretty burned out.”
Yet a third ridership option furnishes chaperone service provided by San Diego Prestige in Bentleys or Rolls Royces to a destination of the client’s choice.
“If you want to get someone to the airport,” said Sandrine Danglard, “or take your wife out to the opera or even just rent a car, you can use us.”

Scenic tours of one- to three-hour drives are in exotic cars accompanied by an attendant. The one-hour tour is on scenic roads beginning and ending in La Jolla. The Rancho Santa Fe tour is two hours in the morning. An afternoon, three-hour tour goes to Julian.

Scenic tours offer something besides beautiful scenery.
“You get to really push the car,” said Sandrine Danglard. “We make sure you’re not stuck in traffic.”

There are also customized tours offered. Scenic tour prices include instructor, gas and mileage and start at $120 and go up from there. There is a $20 one-time membership fee, drivers must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance and a $500 deposit are required.

La Jollan Troy Allport has done both the Arrive and Drive and the Rancho Santa Fe tour. He praised the experiences.
“The real appeal to me was being able to go ahead and drive, in one day, a couple of the most exotic and expensive cars

We are very pleased with the coverage this weekend from Fox 6 Morning News. We had a great time filming and answering some of the more frequently asked questions about San Diego Prestige. There is 2 segments, and they both are informative and gives a tour of our beautiful luxury Yacht.

To view the segment, click on the links below, and for more information about our 56′ Cruiser Yacht please call 858.551.6001.

http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=355350@video.fox6.com&navCatId=137

http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=355350@video.fox6.com&navCatId=137

No. 1 Cool Factor: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and high-end yachts, oh my!
Industry: Luxury transportation rentals
Employees: 5
HQ: La Jolla
Best Perk: Driving a Ferrari F430 for a day

Getting a double nod for being a Cool Company is La Jolla–based San Diego Prestige, which has been in business just more than two years. Not only did it make the bizSanDiego list for being in the fast-growing luxury transportation biz and treating its employees like gold, it also has a service that can be used as an awesome perk for other local companies.

San Diego Prestige owns, manages and rents a fleet of high-end cars and manages yachts and helicopters for business and personal use. Local businesses have used the company’s services as incentives for executives or other employees. Companies, for example, could rent a Lamborghini Gallardo for a day to recognize a top sales performer, or charter a yacht for a four-hour executive retreat.

But enough about how other companies can use San Diego Prestige’s services, because, heck, the company also extends these kinds of perks to its own employees. As one staff member says, ?As a salesperson working on new business, I see one hundred percent how I make more sales calls than I originally thought possible, or close a deal quicker, because a Ferrari F430 is waiting for me at the finish line.?

For the employees at San Diego Prestige, experiencing a ride on a 58-foot yacht or spinning around town in a supercar for a day probably make the highlight real in the story of their lives. The perks don’t end there, though. In an identifiable French accent, Franck Danglard, owner and CEO of San Diego Prestige, explains that when he started the company, he wanted a rewarding environment, a place where employees would look forward to coming to work. What a concept.

?We have a great atmosphere. Our employees spend more time at work than they spend with their families, so it’s nice to create a good ambiance,? says Danglard, who, by the way, will answer to the Americanization of his first name: Frank.

However, in creating the corporate culture, Danglard maintains that he tries to keep the dress code business casual, and sometimes his employees do have to dress a little more formal.

?We need to be cool while still showing some respect,? he says. We don’t want clients to say, ?They’re so cool, I guess we can trash the car.’? That definitely would not be good for business.

What has been good for business is letting employees have flex hours, treating them to sporting events (like a corporate box at a Chargers game) and throwing parties throughout the year.

?We try to accommodate everyone if possible,? says Danglard, and that philosophy has helped his company thrive in just a couple short years.

San Diego Prestige is proud to present our annual event this September 22^nd, 2007 featuring fast cars, beautiful scenery and wonderful people in the car community. This special rally will travel to Palm Springs and back, and will be accompanied with a Five Star lunch at the Parker hotel, complimentary starter bags, post receptions, and a VIP club experience. This is wonderful opportunity to show off your first class car with a first class event. Tickets are on sale now and are only $750. Don’t forget to secure your spot today and contact us for more information.

We were honored this year participating in the largest boat show on the west coast! There was a great turn out this past weekend and also an enormous interested in our Yacht Charters. We want to thank the San Diego boating community to welcoming our vessel with such open arm and making the Boat Show a great experience. If you missed us at the Boat Show and have more questions about the Charters or Time Shares we have to offer, please call us at the office at, 858.551.6001.

Don't miss the most exciting offer of the year! San Diego Prestige is now offering an unheard of deal, pre-pay two days; receive one day free, as well as 150 free miles. Drive the car like it's your own and reserve your vehicle today. To make it ?a long weekend? call San Diego Prestige, 858.551.6001.

With Father's Day right around the corner, and the Supercar Tour just a week and a half away, San Diego Prestige made guest appearances on both FOX 6 Monday morning, and CBS 8 on Thursday morning with our Ferrari F430 and our Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. We are still taking reservations for next week's Supercar Tour, so if you haven't bought your unique Father's Day gift yet, click on the links below, and check out the details for the Supercar Tour.

http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=323182@video.fox6.com&navCatId=164

http://www.cbs8.com/features/cars/story.php?id=93286#

Are you searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Look no further, San Diego Prestige has new specials that will have him smiling from ear to ear. Treat your favorite Dad to a San Diego Prestige Supercar Tour, and he will be bragging all year long. So purchase a Gift Certificate for your Dad soon either over the phone or stop by the office on La Jolla Blvd. We also are offering a new June Special that qualifies all June renters for a free tank of gas and save money at the pump. For more information on these specials, or any other promotions with San Diego Prestige, feel free to call @ 858-551-6001, or email at katie@sandiegoprestige.com.

Experience the New 560 Express Yacht, with your own personal customized tour that sails to wherever your heart desires. You have a choice of hourly increments that range in value and destinations. The minimum hourly rental period is 2 hours and the maximum is an 8 hour period. We are currently offering spectacular tours that range in place and time, and are ready to set sail! For more information on our new Yacht or the tours, call San Diego Prestige at 858-551-6001 and we will assist and answer your inquiries.

San Diego Prestige is happy to announce our new partnership with the Beautiful Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. With similar goals of catering to our client’s desires and creating a lifestyle fit for the ultimate element of luxury, we have come to find that together, we are the perfect fit. We will be working closely with the Estancia and updating new specials and rewards within our new friendship. Be sure to ask us about our new partner and the benefits of working with the both of us.

To check out the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, visit their website at www.estancialajolla.com