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3LOU5 · 01-31-2007, 03:03 PM

If you're going to do a lot of driving, I'd suggest a compact car with a stick because:

1) Gas is expensive,

2) Some of those roads are extremely narrow (at least in Ireland, anyway),

3) Parking in some cities may be limited,

4) Nothing like winding out a motor on a rental with a manual (remember, "If it's a rental, don't be gentle").

5) Gas is expensive, hehe.

We rented a Nissan Almera last summer. It was a 4-door hatch, and was roomy enough for my g/f and I. Lots of these type cars were on the road because imo, they are so versatile........and fuel-efficient.

01-31-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
3LOU5 Slacker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,722	If you're going to do a lot of driving, I'd suggest a compact car with a stick because: 1) Gas is expensive, 2) Some of those roads are extremely narrow (at least in Ireland, anyway), 3) Parking in some cities may be limited, 4) Nothing like winding out a motor on a rental with a manual (remember, "If it's a rental, don't be gentle"). 5) Gas is expensive, hehe. We rented a Nissan Almera last summer. It was a 4-door hatch, and was roomy enough for my g/f and I. Lots of these type cars were on the road because imo, they are so versatile........and fuel-efficient.