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Cruella DeVilla

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  18:32:23 Show Profile Send Cruella DeVilla a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Various threads on different forums recently have got me a thinking and it would be nice to see it all in one thread.

What car do you hire/choose, what class is it and what do you like about it?

What car would you not hire and why?

CDV

gail and david roberts

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  19:03:51 Show Profile Send gail and david roberts a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
we had a Chrysler 300c in January
we usually go for the Chrysler Voyager

we have ordered both the Above
for Oct as my Brothers family will be with us
so want a Large Van for when we all go together
and a car just in case we need some space


Gail
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stabard

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  19:18:20 Show Profile Send stabard a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We have had a Chrysler Town and Country the last couple of times we have been to the States. We like the Space for the family and the boot space for all that shopping!!
As well as this I found it very comfy and easy to drive when we had our Road Trip in california.

Jan and Lee
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mizzy

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  19:58:55 Show Profile Send mizzy a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
we're going for a Jeep on our next visit as there's just the four of us (2 adults and 2 children)

we had a big 12 seater van thingie last time as we where holidaying with extended family

Mizzy

Claire

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I always go for a 4x4 - Jeep Grand Cherokee or Dodge Durango. Great boot (trunk) space for sliding things in and out and you sit nice and high off the road.

CLAIRE

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glasgowmary

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:00:33 Show Profile Send glasgowmary a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
we have had a cheokee and a ford jeep ( forget what it was called ) also a chrysler voyager and have to say i loved the space from the voyager, only one thing as it was full ( of family ) i had to use side mirrors a lot were i usually use my centre mirror but really loved it unsure what we will hire next time always fancy a convertible as we have one here and it would be nice to get the roof down!
but i think we will go voyager.... any nice reports i willing to try as my husband is a petrol head

chrizzy100

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:05:39 Show Profile Send chrizzy100 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
The cheapest..mid size car...we are in the parks or at home or out eating...so the car is only to get us from A to B.....

MarkJan

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:09:47 Show Profile Send MarkJan a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We were upgraded to a 300C in March, nice drive but very heavy on juice. I can't believe it, petrol up to $2.60+ per gallon! I suppose it is cheaper than $7.70 in the UK.

Mark
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andrewandcarole

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:23:16 Show Profile Send andrewandcarole a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Jeep is our favourite - but a bit heavier on juice than the standard car. I drive a 4x4 at home so don't really like a smaller car.

Carole

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Paula D-S

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:41:18 Show Profile Send Paula D-S a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We get the 7 seater chrysler voyager even with just the four of us we need the space for pram, kids stuff and not forgetting the all important bulgeing suitcases for our journey back to the airport.

Paula

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canarypam

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:44:01 Show Profile Send canarypam a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We always hire a convertible these days as we seem to spend so much time driving around - it doesn't feel as bad if we can get the roof off and get a tan !

Pamela
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Sue and Jere

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  21:55:18 Show Profile Send Sue and Jere a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We always hire a 7 seater Chrysler Voyager, even though there is only four of us. We then always have the space for all the shopping. Last visit Jere and my son took out all the back seats and was able to fit in a large Patio table, umbrella, 2 loungers and two chairs.

Sue
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dawn

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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 :  22:48:59 Show Profile Send dawn a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
Depending on how many of us and how much luggage, first choice 4x4, second choice 7 seater minvan.

http://www.orlandovillas.com/florida-vacation-rental-1781.aspx

E. Cosgrove

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  08:39:18 Show Profile Send E. Cosgrove a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
If we are touring in the US we have a minivan.
If it's purely and simlpy a Florida trip then it has to be a convertible

Liz

gail and david roberts

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  09:00:10 Show Profile Send gail and david roberts a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Sue and Jere
We always hire a 7 seater Chrysler Voyager, even though there is only four of us. We then always have the space for all the shopping. Last visit Jere and my son took out all the back seats and was able to fit in a large Patio table, umbrella, 2 loungers and two chairs.



that's the best thing about the Voyager we got a snooker Table in and Ice Hockey table together with taking all the back seats out , saved us $150 in deliver chargers ,

Gail
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Disney Dreamer

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  09:53:34 Show Profile Send Disney Dreamer a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
It's a 7 seater for us as well. We are a family of 4 so we have plenty of room for the cases ( which is always one more going back than you came with!) and it's nice to be able to separte the kids when they are squabbling!!!!!!!

Angela

pieman790

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  10:19:23 Show Profile Send pieman790 a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
As we normally travel with friends we hire a 8 seater. My little boy calls it the Scooby Doo Mystery machine.
We have hired a 7 seater and a covertable before but have to say that the convertable is not practical car for 4 people with luggage unless you travel very light as it has limited boot space. We hired it for 2 days but it was too cold to have the roof off at Christmas and it wasnt very fast. In fact the 7 seater had more pull/speed in it.

Neil & Cathy

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Edited by - pieman790 on 21 Apr 2006 11:16:23

floridadreamvilla.co.uk

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We usually go for a 7 seater Grand Voyager as it's what I drive at home and love them - plus they are handy for getting big boxes in when shopping for the villa. If we're in the US and not doing villa shopping, we'd go for a Chrysler 300 every time as they are stunning cars with a lot of power (they were even a head turner in LA amongst all the lovely cars there).

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becbecs

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  13:18:44 Show Profile Send becbecs a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We get a Chrysler Town & Country. Loads of space for 4 people plus really nice to drive.

Jane & Fraser
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pieman790

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We got one of these when we arrived at MCO however we swapped it 7 days later for the convertable for two day then got a Dodge Grand caravan. Although the Town and Country and Dodge look similar the Town and country has alot better spec/drove better, or at least the one we had did.

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We get a Chrysler Town & Country. Loads of space for 4 people plus really nice to drive.


Neil & Cathy

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becbecs

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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 :  13:52:03 Show Profile Send becbecs a Direct Message  Reply with Quote
We drove the Town & Country all the way down to the Florida Keys as we spent a week there, and back to Orlando, It is a really comfy Vehicle, excellent on petrol too. Jane my wife who doesn't normally like driving abroad really liked it. We where really happy with ours. Our Inlaws who are going out in August are hiring one also on our recomendation through OV of course.

quote:
Originally posted by pieman790
We got one of these when we arrived at MCO however we swapped it 7 days later for the convertable for two day then got a Dodge Grand caravan. Although the Town and Country and Dodge look similar the Town and country has alot better spec/drove better, or at least the one we had did.

quote:
Originally posted by becbecs
We get a Chrysler Town & Country. Loads of space for 4 people plus really nice to drive.




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