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Old Sep 29th, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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I plan to rent a vehicle (an SUV) in Italy. In using the odometer to measure distances traveled, will it be in miles or kilometers?
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Old Sep 29th, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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They don't use miles there for anything. It's all km.
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Old Sep 30th, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Hi M,

rk is correct.

You are aware that an SUV on Italian byways is similar to driving a 10 wheeler in the US?

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Old Sep 30th, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Hi Mike,

I had the same immediate thought as Ira. Are you sure you really need an SUV? Parking is going to be a big challenge!!
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Old Sep 30th, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Just so you know, most parking is parallel and the spaces are about 1/2 the size they are in the US. Is there some reason you need an SUV - and the huge amount of very expensive gas it will suck down?

Also - where will you be driving? If on the highway - SUVs are especially dangerous at high speeds since they're so top-heavy - esp if packed with people and luggage.

Really I would go for a car versus a truck if at all possible.
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Old Sep 30th, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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To answer your question, kilometers!!

Contrary to all the naysayers, if you want to rent an SUV, go for it!!! As I recall, they have <b>huge</b> busses all over Italy in large towns, small towns, and tiny villages. They also have SUV's all over Italy.

You'll have no problem driving in Italy in an SUV.
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Old Sep 30th, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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budman,

Driving is not the problem, parking is!

You're such a &quot;GUY&quot;!
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