What Car to Rent

["PETE KRAUS" <PETE_KRAUS@email.eushc.ORG>]

     Benjawan Kuecharoenwong asked for advice on what to rent for his 
     forthcoming trip to the U.S.
     
     Five adults?  I'm going to assume so, although the recommendation is  
     good for adult/kid combinations, too.
     
     I regularly drive long-distance four or five up to car shows and 
     occasionally on business.  For non-enthusiast driving, you can't beat 
     a minivan for comfort and passenger/luggage carrying capacity.  Rent a 
     1996 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager long-wheelbase model, if you can 
     find one (the short-wheelbase model doesn't provide enough luggage 
     space).  The Ford Windstar will work, too.  A long-wheelbase Ford 
     Aerostar is adequate but not much fun.  Try to avoid Chevy Lumina 
     APV/Pontiac TranSport.  I don't have firsthand experience with Mazda 
     MPV, Toyota Previa, Honda Odessy, etc., but they're probably smaller 
     than you need.  
     
     Don't expect Audi-like driving pleasure.  That isn't the point when 
     you're moving a lot of people on an extended trip.  Good luck!  Hope 
     you enjoy your visit.
     
     Pete
     Pete_Kraus@email.eushc.ORG