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View Poll Results: Which would you rent for a week-long road trip?
Ford Mustang convertible
8
13.33%
Toyota Solara convertible
12
20.00%
Audi A4
11
18.33%
Cadillac DTS
10
16.67%
Ford Edge AWD
1
1.67%
Nissan 350Z
14
23.33%
Toyota Prius
4
6.67%
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Which car to rent?

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Old 10-16-07, 08:45 PM
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i voted for 350z ASSUMING its a convt.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i voted for 350z ASSUMING its a convt.
The convertible is extra, and will surpass the price quotes of the above mentioned vehicles...
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Both the 350Z and the Solara would be good choices, but I'd personally stick with the Solara since it's a convertible and if it's the 4-cylinder, good on gas.
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Originally Posted by sonyman
Both the 350Z and the Solara would be good choices, but I'd personally stick with the Solara since it's a convertible and if it's the 4-cylinder, good on gas.
Nah. The Solara convert only gets the V6...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Nah. The Solara convert only gets the V6...
but it runs on regular and the 3MZ isn't that bad on fuel I think.
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
but it runs on regular and the 3MZ isn't that bad on fuel I think.
Not bad, but not great either.
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Old 10-16-07, 09:52 PM
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Get the Prius. Enjoy the coastline. And be good to the environment.
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Old 10-17-07, 06:53 AM
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From the choices above, I'd take the 350Z BY FAR. You should also consider the Miata if you want to hit the corners, if luggage space is more important, get the Caddy, it's a nice car
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how much stuff are you gonna carry? if not much than 350z or even a s2k will be good, why not sc430?
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I voted for the Audi. I think it's a good combo of room, power and handling. Not sure on the gas since they come in V6 and I4 Turbo variants?
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Originally Posted by Jakex1
how much stuff are you gonna carry? if not much than 350z or even a s2k will be good, why not sc430?
My best friend and I pack generously, so we do need the luggage room.

We are also going to wine country, so we may be picking up a couple cases of wine.

That's why the Miata or Z4 were not options...
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Be careful, once you go vert, it's hard to go back to hardtop. And I can't wait to see that happen to you Just speaking from my own experience, this is my 2nd top-down now.
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Originally Posted by tzu911
Be careful, once you go vert, it's hard to go back to hardtop. And I can't wait to see that happen to you Just speaking from my own experience, this is my 2nd top-down now.
I know.

I'm patiently and eagerly awaiting the IS convertible.

I keep bugging my dealer. I can order the IS-F by Dec 16th, but no word yet on the IS convertible.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
My best friend and I pack generously, so we do need the luggage room.

We are also going to wine country, so we may be picking up a couple cases of wine.

That's why the Miata or Z4 were not options...

Have you thought about renting something like Tahoe or Suburban? It is rommy and you can carry lots of stuff.. I rented a 08 Tahoe little less than a month ago and make several road trips put about 5000 miles on it.. I got average 400-420 miles a tank city/hwy mix which is not bad and it is very comfortable for long trip.. I rented a DTS before I get just about the same gas millage on hwy as the Tahoe..
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Old 10-17-07, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by splitfire
Have you thought about renting something like Tahoe or Suburban?
I can, but those are too big. The Edge is big enough if I want/need it...
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