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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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what would you do, if you had roadster had a chance to "rent" an SUV for the winter.

I work for Toyota. My commute it exact 4.2 miles each way a day [all twisties ]

Would you pay 1600 to 'rent' a 4runner Limited 4 x4 w/ Navi for the 4 winter?

Omer.

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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$1600 to rent for 4 winters? That's $400 per winter. With 4 months in one winter, that's $100 a month. What is holding you back? I would invest a set of winter tires for the 4runner at that price.
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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i said that wrong... 400 a month THIS WINTER, not FOR FOUR WINTERS.

$1600 for this winter only.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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I would buy a use civic or a corolla for the winter?
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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That would b the prudent thing to do, Yeah, but the market value on used imports is SO high that it's not worth it...
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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Yes, the used import are not cheap, but still a better value than renting. You won't even have an expensive old import to sell at the end of the winter if you rent. Don't you get a better deal on Corollas that you work for Toyota?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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I would just buy winter tires. The Z will outbrake, outaccelerate and outhandle any civic or corolla if you have winter tires.

It just depends how deep the snow is you plan to drive in.


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Yes, the used import are not cheap, but still a better value than renting. You won't even have an expensive old import to sell at the end of the winter if you rent. Don't you get a better deal on Corollas that you work for Toyota?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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buy a used jeep that should last ohh about for months then dump it.....!!!!!
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