I have to zip to Ottawa and back for work tomorrow and got a rental car. At least I ordered a car but was given a mini-Hummer aka a Dodge Durango as an upgrade at no extra. Good Lord. A Durango is about 2743% larger than the Ford Focus we drive and all I can think of is how I am going to get it into an underground parking lot downtown in another city at rush hour.
Actualish size comparison
So if a team of some sort or perhaps a small herd of cattle need a lift to the nation's capital about 6:45 am, give me a shout.
Comments
The Other Ben - April 20, 2005 7:30 PM
Too bad it's just a day trip. I could use an excuse to go for a pint.
Alan - April 20, 2005 7:52 PM
Tis true. I am but a road warrior but at least I have a tank.
Mike - April 20, 2005 8:31 PM
I had a Durango as a rental earlier this year, only $5 more or something (did they overbuy Durangos?) -- really liked it - it was very snowy at the time, too, so it was fun plowing through it all. Two Vrrroooom!-y thumbs up.
Alan - April 20, 2005 9:03 PM
I think my original feelings were based in large part by the inability of the rental guy to lower the seat from the highest setting which drove my head into the ceiling. If it costs 50 bucks to get to Fat City and back I will be off side again.
Julia - April 21, 2005 8:27 AM
How is it an upgrade to you give you a car that will be too bulky for some city lots and will also guzzle fuel like a teenager with a bottle of soda?? Oye.
Alan - April 21, 2005 6:23 PM
370 km = 57.00 CND for gas. Yea!
Donna - April 21, 2005 8:30 PM
I had to rent a vehicle for a freelance gig two weeks ago. I was also upgraded to an SUV -- a huge black Ford Explorer, to be exact. Boy, did it drink up a lot of gas! And driving that thing on the highway by myself made me feel guilty. But it came with a sunroof and heated seats, which was kind of nice. :)
Alan - April 21, 2005 9:03 PM
I was looking down at Explorers all day. I felt guilty and mentioned that to people in places like underground parking booths I could hardly fit into. One guy asked me if I didn't feel more secure. I never thought I felt that insecure. Certainly not enough to take on a $1,000 bucks a month car loan payment.