Ford Mustang
Mar 6, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Ford Mustang
Hi
We are doing a 3 week driving holiday around Florida and are trying to work out what car to hire.
Our heart says "Ford Mustang" or similar we will be using Avis do to status with them. However we will have 2 large suitcases plus carry ons. We don't really want to advertise "tourist" with cases on back seat. I'm worried the bags won't fit in the boot/trunk or the Mustang so am considering something larger but would love to open road experience.
We will be traveling as a couple in February
May thanks
We are doing a 3 week driving holiday around Florida and are trying to work out what car to hire.
Our heart says "Ford Mustang" or similar we will be using Avis do to status with them. However we will have 2 large suitcases plus carry ons. We don't really want to advertise "tourist" with cases on back seat. I'm worried the bags won't fit in the boot/trunk or the Mustang so am considering something larger but would love to open road experience.
We will be traveling as a couple in February
May thanks
Mar 8, 2017, 2:20 pm
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I agonized over this a few years back when renting a Mustang convertible at LAX. As it turns out, my wife and I were able to squeeze in two large suitcases plus a few carryons/shopping bags. The trunk is not generously sized but it will do the job so long as you manage to keep the amount of things you bring with you in check.
Mustang is a great choice for a road trip... I think it's a really fun car to zip around in.
Mustang is a great choice for a road trip... I think it's a really fun car to zip around in.
Mar 14, 2017, 3:25 pm
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We have not booked it yet but looking to go for and SUV/CROSSOVER might book tomorrow have found some fantastic rates. Might ask when we go to pick up if there is a Mustang we can upgrade to if our bags fit.
Apr 27, 2017, 11:56 am
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If it's a convertible there's now way to fit two large suitcases into the trunk of a Mustang. Two smaller ones, sure. A bunch of duffles and totes, yup. But two large bags? Not going to happen.
Apr 29, 2017, 12:51 pm
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This thread appears to be predominantly about what car is best to rent from Avis rather than specifically about the South. It's really tricky to know the best forum for responses, but I think in this case it will be the Avis forum. I'm going to move the thread along there. And enjoy your trip.
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Apr 29, 2017, 5:20 pm
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If this is your biggest concern, I'd vote for the Mustang/convertible and have some fun on the trip.
May 3, 2017, 10:24 pm
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The trunk on the convertible is much smaller than that of the coupe. We fit one larger bag in the trunk of the convertible and the remaining bags had to go in the back seat when i had one a few weeks back.
