From: "Glenn Meadows" 

That's what Shelley and I rent when we drive to her parents in Florida.
She's got a big Windstar Van, and I've got a 2 seat Miata, so not real good
for 3 people and some luggage to go on a 4-5 day trip.  We save a bunch on
gas, don't put a ton more miles on the Van (and her Dad usually pays for
the car).  Plus, renting from Hertz (actually the cheapest we've found), we
get Sirius radio included, which really is nice for a long trip. Car rides
really nicely, too.  I think we pay $180 for a week, unlimited mileage.
Anyway, good choice.  Keep an eye on the Transmission, I've had people tell
me that they've had problems with them at times, probably the earlier
years, and should be fixed by the later model years.

--
Glenn M.


"Robert G Lewis"  wrote in message
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> The few times I've driven a Taurus it was not bad. I'd say it's a good
> decent choice. I thought about one my last time, just more than I wanted
to
> spend then.
>
> Bob Lewis
>
> "Robert Comer"  wrote in message
> news:414f787f$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> > Well, I just got a new car today, no high mileage thing either. :(
> >
> > I got just a common as dirt 2000 White Taurus, with a bit less common
DOHC
> > engine.  The safety and insurance, not to mention the price, numbers
were
> > to good to pass up.
> >
> > - Bob Comer  > around>
> >
> >
> > "Doug Bryce"  wrote in message
> > news:4144ca7a.10618152{at}news.barkto.com...
> >> On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:10:49 -0400, "Robert Comer"
> >>  wrote:
> >>
> >>>> If you get a VR6 you might as well plan on mailing
your license in to
> >>>> your local authorities the day you take delivery of the car
> >>>> ....they are fast little suckers.  I
have to be *real* careful
> >>>> with those in the yard.
> >>>
> >>>I do worry about that kind of thing if I were to get a car
that was a
bit
> >>>too fun. 
> >>
> >> You too, eh?   
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>>Anyway the one I was looking (a TDI) was sold already.  I
really like
the
> >>>safety and insurance ratings of the Jetta, not to mention
the mileage!
> >>>But
> >>>some of what I've read is positively bad maintenance-wise.
> >>
> >> I did ask my insurance company what I'd be looking at if I bought an
> >> '04 Jetta TDI, and I think I'd be paying about $20/month more than I'm
> >> currently paying on my '94 Camry (but I do have to dig up that email
> >> and check the numbers again).
> >>
> >> As for quality....they seem to have made some marked improvements over
> >> the last year or two - according to CR,anyway.
> >>
> >> Doug
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

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