Originally Posted by bigbaldbairn
Crazyone I checked out the different car categories you gave me for price, using the CDP codes I have they were all significantly more expensive
Grand Marquis = "Premium"
Lincoln Town Car = "Luxury"
Ford Freestar = "Minivan"
I currently have 2 cars, a Renault Espace and a Vauxhall Omega (also known as an Opel Omega in Europe). Generally I take the espace for longer journeys with the family for space reasons, but we can easily fit all 5 of us in the Omega (the kids are all very fit and slim, unlike me) and I would be happy to have a car similar in size to this. Only concern would be trunk space, I could not get 5 suitcases in the trunk of the Omega.
Not too surprising that Premium, Luxury, etc. are notably more expensive. I think, though, given your comments about the Omega, that you'll be fine with the Taurus. The Taurus is somewhat larger than your Omega overall, and some of that will show in the passenger compartment. And while I can't speak exactly to the luggage space in comparison, you may just be able to manage. When you pick up the car, just go ahead and try to fit the luggage. If it doesn't fit, then you can talk to the agent to maneuver into an upgrade of some kind. As long as you are picking up and dropping off at the same place, an on the spot upgrade may work out. If you're taking the car one-way and dropping it at the other end of the country, they may be less inclined to give you anything different, but still you never know.
Good luck and have a great trip!