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Old Aug 12, 2005
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What rental car to get?

My family and I, 4 of us, are going to the east coast next month for a week, I am just wondering what is a good car to get that most rental companies carry. We want ride comfort, interior room, big trunk, and good fuel economy. I am thinking about either an Altima, Camry, or maybe the Chrysler 300. Mazda 6 might be a little stiff. What do you guys think? What other cars are there?

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get the mazda. the 300 gas isnt very good. or the altima/maxima would also be a very good choice
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You might want to check out Hertz, they have pretty nice cars and most of them are not advertised in their website, but are available in their big lots.
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Someone is bound to get car sick in the back of a 300. The windows are too high and the seats are too low. I've already heard problems with kids puking all over them for that very reason..lol.

Can you get a Camry? You can here...I figure if you're gonna get a 6 cyl you might as well get an import cuz I'll tell ya...the 2005 Buick Allure I have now for a rental...is sucking back gas like nobody's business..lol
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hertz probably has the nicest collection of rental cars... infiniti and etc...
but the altima is best rental car i've driven.. the mazda 6 is kinda weak..
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The 6 I had was pretty nice, and it only had a 4 banger

I would go with a Camary, nice riding, good MPG.

Friend of mine has a Maxima that get good MPG (36 highway I think). Pretty comfortable up front, not sure about the back
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its a damn rental...just get a minivan and get it over with...its not like ur gonna keep the car...heh...but most places dont really let u choose...only choose what kind of car...ie:minivan, sedan, coupe, truck, etc...
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if u are going on a long trip i say get the camry. It might not be the best performer but it will have the best gas mileage.
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Yeah, we are gonna have long trips for a week around washington dc and the new england area.
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How about the new CHevy Malibu, I heard that car is not that bad.
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