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Old Feb 25th, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Friend just rented one for $24/day in Southern Calif. and said it was not fun to drive, nor comfortable...plus the color was terrible. We had a full sized Chevy that was very comfy!
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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks. I may wander down to the local car dealer and take one for a spin just to check out the trunk space and comfort before commiting to 12 days in one. Maybe we can find a better convertible to rent.
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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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PT Cruiser is cute, small, very basic and not much pick up. Not so bad for 2 people - if more - no room for luggage. I've only ridden in one for 45 minutes - and the seat was starting to get uncomfortable.
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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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For traveling through AZ and UT in one trip, I'd get the biggest car I could afford. You're probably talking serious mileage. A couple of years ago, we just did Bryce, Zion and Valley of Fire on a RT out of Las Vegas, and we put over 1100 miles on the car. I wouldn't worry about speed from a standing start, you'll probably not be driving that much in city traffic. Your big concern is enough space and comfort for reasonably-civilized traveling.
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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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why not try a "hummer"?

just because its a special offer doesn't mean jack. I've rented some very good vehicles because of a special offer. Its just marketing at play
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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Don't do it, they are horrible. Did you try all the rental agencies? Usually Dollar and Thrifty have great deals on convertable mustangs or sebrings.

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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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The sebring is a good travel car for a convertible - reasonable back seat, actually has a decent-sized trunk. I can't imagine taking a road trip in a mustang with more than 2 people though. Talk about lack of leg room and trunk space - LOL.

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Old Feb 26th, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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The PT has more room for bodies and luggage than a Mustang convertible.
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