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Happy Holidays From IMAGE Rent-A-Car
- Happy Holidays from IMAGE Van Rentals
Are you tired of average car rentals?
Want to make a big first impression during your next business trip?
Then you need Image Rent A Car and their full line of luxury vehicle rentals. Image Luxury Car Rentals specializes in high-end transportation, providing travelers with the latest in luxury sports cars, SUVs, Conversion Luxury High Top Vans and Dodge Sprinter vans. From Range Rovers to Escalades, Bentley’s to BMW’s, Image has the perfect high-profile vehicle for you. Seal the deal with Image Image Luxury Car Rentals is your Corporate Transportation Solution, providing you with a fantastic fleet of fresh foreign and domestic luxury vehicles.
We also provide door-to-door deliver and pickup of your Luxury car or Luxury Van rental and 15 passenger vans in the New York tri-State area including JFK Newark LGA Airports, Philly PA, Connecticut, as well as all of Central and South Florida including Orlando Miami Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Airports and beyond.
To learn more about Image Rent A Car’s line of luxury vehicles checkout http://www.imagerentacar.com/exotic-rentals.html.
For more information on Image’s impressive line of luxury and extended vans for your next GROUP TRAVEL visit www.imagevanrentals.com
Happy Chanukah - Holiday Travel Tips - Full Size Van Rentals - Celebrate Grinchmas(TM) at Universal Studios in Orlando this December - Annual Golf Tournament ORLANDO Florida
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Scouting Groups – Church Groups – Nonprofit Organizations – Conventions – Music Bands – Hotels – Limousine Companies Family Reunions – Professional Associations - Student Group Trips – Sports Teams – Summer Camps – Political Campaigns – Universities
While gas prices are falling, the recession is causing a lot of cost conscious consumers to stay home this holiday season. According to a AAA survey, the number of people expected to travel 50 plus miles during the holiday nationwide is expected to drop by 1.4 percent in comparison to last year. Consumers are finding ways to cut in any way possible to ensure they have enough money for presents under the tree.
Even with the recession, an estimated 41 million people nationwide are still making plans to travel, with 81 percent of those travelers driving. U.S. airlines are taking a major hit. According to the Air Transport Association of America, this is the first time in seven years that the airlines have seen a drop in Thanksgiving travelers. This doesn’t mean that airports aren’t going to be busy around the holidays. If you’re planning to travel by air, you’ll still want to show up early for flights.
It’s no wonder so many people have decided to drive rather than fly this year. Currently, the national average gas price is $1.698. Look at this number in comparison to the highest average price that was recorded back in July at $4.114. It’s hard to believe that less than six months ago we were paying over double what we are paying today.
During the fuel spikes, several airlines began charging customers for luggage. Then the economy tanked, gas prices went down and many of the airlines never lifted the additional fees. And even with the lower gas prices, air passengers should expect to pay about 8 percent more than last year for tickets, according to an AAA report. However, you can find some airlines slashing fares to combat the weakened economy. If airlines are going to keep charging fees and don’t plan to drop prices, driving is looking like a pretty good option.
If you’d like to travel this holiday season and have time to drive rather than fly, it might be worth considering. With lower fuel prices and the potential to have less people on the highways, this is a good year to hit the road. A nice option for those driving long distances is to rent a car so you don’t have to put mileage on your own vehicle. Or, event better, rent a van and you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out during your long drive. Plus, if you’re traveling with a large family, you can rent a 15 passenger van and carpool to save on gas.
For more information on car rentals during the holiday season, contact Image Rent a Car today!
Group Sports Teams have special needs and lots of flexibility. Image Van Rentals understands these needs from years of experience in managing sports teams and their Van Rental transportation travel plans.
Tournament directors, coaches, and players can be confident in knowing they will get the best prices, service, and value bar none. Image Van Rentals works hard to provide secure, reliable, and consistent travel options to help make the biggest success. That is why we cater to the Sports Team and giving them our outmost attention and VIP Service such as CurbSide Delivery of our Full Size Vans and Luxury Vans to the Airport Terminals in Orlando, Miami, New York, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach Florida, Newark NJ,
Connecticut, Washington DC and more service areas added each month
Group Sports Teams & Tournament Travel Van Rentals
Call 1-888-718-0001 in NY
and in Florida 1-888-718-0005
Who is the program ideally suited for?
Scouting Groups
Church Groups
Nonprofit Organizations
Conventions
Family Reunions
Professional Associations
Student Group Trips
Sports Teams
Summer Camps
Political Campaigns
For those traveling in a group, IMAGE Rent A Car should be your first stop after stepping off the airplane in Orlando. IMAGE rents 12 and 15 passenger vans, perfect for schools, sports teams, church outings and any large group looking for affordable travel arrangements. Whether you are planning to visit one of the countless amusement parks located in Orlando or if you’re just looking to take in the sights of the city, a van rental is a must for groups looking to get around town. IMAGE rents vans with plenty of leg room and spacious luggage areas, including luxury high top vans. There’s no need to pile your group into a cramped public shuttle when you can rent from IMAGE and share your vacation experience in comfort. By renting a van, your group will have the flexibility to schedule your trip around your own interests rather than sticking to a shuttle schedule and route. Book your trip and start planning your itinerary today!
Orlando Airport (MCO) Florida
TERMINAL DELIVERY
13351 State Road 535
Orlando MCO Airport
Via Delivery
Orlando, FL 32821
Holiday Inn- Sun Spree Resort Lake Buena Vista
Toll Free: 1-888-718-0005
Phone: 305-743-2622
Serving Orlando MCO Airport and Sanford Airport SFB with 12 and 15 Passenger Van Rentals, Luxury High Top Vans and Luxury and Exotic Cars WITH Curbside Delivery to Airports Terminal and Hotels.
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Renting a Van at Miami Airport- Frequently Asked Questions
The fleet of vans carried by IMAGE Van Rentals in Miami Florida at MIA will handle all of your van rental needs. All passenger and cargo vans available for rent include the following standard features:
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioner
- AM/FM Radio
IMAGE has rental vans in Miami Florida to accommodate different sized groups of passengers. If you plan to transport a large amount of people in the MIA Airport or Miami Florida area by van, IMAGE Van Rentals has a passenger van to fit your needs. The fleet of IMAGE include:
- 7 Passenger Van (7-Pass) 2008 Chrysler Town & Country or Similar
- 12 Passenger Van (12-Pass) 2008 Chevy Express or Ford Econoline Club Wagon E350
- 15 Passenger Van (15-Pass) 2008 Chevy Express or Ford Econoline Club Wagon E350• 7 Passenger Luxury High Top Van With Flat Screen TV (7-Pass) Chevrolet Express Conversion Van
- 9 Passenger Luxury High Top Van With Flat Screen TV (9-Pass) Chevrolet Express Conversion Van
- 15 Passenger Luxury High Top Van With Flat Screen TV (15-Pass) Chevrolet Express Conversion Van
- 12 Passenger Dodge Sprinter High Top Van With Flat Screen TV (12-Pass) With additional 200 Cubic Ft Language space.
- 8 Passenger Luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade (8-Pass)
IMAGE Van Rentals offers competitive rates for our fleet of rental vans. We are here to serve your van rental needs in the MIA Airport and Miami Florida, West Palm Beach ( PBI) , Fort Lauderdale ( FLL) and Orlando MCO Airport Florida area.
Requirements
- Can I use my international driver’s license?
Valid drivers licenses issued in your state or country is acceptable as well as international licenses.
With Passport + Ticket - Do I need insurance?
Yes, insurance is required in the State of Florida.
Insurance and Coverage - What are your age requirements?
You have to be at least 21 years of age.
see charges
for underage
Service
- Do you pick up and drop off customers?
Yes, we have a service to pick up and drop off customers for rentals. - Do you deliver and pick up the vehicle? Yes, we do provide these
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DELIVERY - Do you pick up at the airports?
Yes, we pick up from the airport & deliver to the airport. - Do you deliver at the hotels?
Yes, we do deliver at hotels? Yachts? Corporate Office.
Method of payment
- What forms of payment do you accept?
You can pay cash, checks for Large Corporations, credit card, and
debit cards
with prior approval by management. - Can I use another persons credit card for renting a vehicle?
Yes, but the card holder must present themselves with proper License and i.d. to sign the rental contract.
Deposit
- Do I need a deposit?
Yes, a deposit is required for security purposes. The amount of the requested deposit will be returned to you. - How much is the deposit?
The deposits is based on the type of vehicle, usually from $1000.00 plus the rental fees for cash deposits.
Deposit Requirements
Type of vehicles
- What type of cars do you have?
We have 12 passengers, 15 passengers,
Luxury
High Top Vans,
12
Passenger Sprinter Vans,
Cadillac
Escalade ESV and Range Rovers - Do you have automatic or stick shift cars?
Our vehicles are equipped with automatic transmissions. - Do you have air conditioned cars?
Yes, all our cars have air conditioning. - Do you rent cars by the hour?
Yes, cars can be rented by the hour with a minimum of 4 hours.
Accessories
- Do you offer accessories with your rentals?
We do have accessories that can be rented with the vehicles. The accessories are a baby seat, and
GPS/NAV RENTALS GPS navigation.
Additional charges
- Is there an additional charge for more than one driver?
Yes, additional charges apply when rental vehicle is to be driven by more than one person.
Additional Drivers - Is there an additional charge for fuel?
Fuel must be brought back the same way it was given to you.
Gasoline Refueling - Is there an additional charge for underage?
Yes, it only applies to customers that are 21-24 years old.
see charges
for underage and Age Requirements - Delivery Charges When? We charge the minimum of cots to bring the
vehicle to YOU
Out-of-state
- Can I drive out- of-state?
Vehicles can only be within the state of Florida. Contact us for additional fee to take vehicles out-of-state.
Monthly Special
- If I rent a vehicle for a month can I get a good price?
Yes, vehicles can be rented by the month and receive a special offer.
Discounts
- Do you have AAA, travel agencies or airport employee’s discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts to members of any one of these associations. - Do you offer coupons?
Yes we do, you can print it out from the web site when available. SEE
Specials HERE
Specials
Returning vehicles
- If I have a flight leaving during your closing hours, is there anywhere I can leave your vehicle?
Yes, we have a drop off service, Let us know in advance for instructions where to leave your vehicle.
For more information on the vans available for rent, visit the
IMAGE Van Rentals website,
http://www.imagevanrentals.com. Image is the premiere van rental agency at MIA Airport and Miami Florida, West Palm Beach ( PBI) , Fort Lauderdale ( FLL) and Orlando MCO Airport Florida area.
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2008 Ford E350 Clubwagon For Rentals in USA
The Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental NATIONWIDE from Discount Van Rental Company is a great vehicle for large groups planning a trip NATIONWIDE. If a minivan or car just won’t cut it, the Ford Clubwagon 15 Passenger Rental is sure to be a perfect fit for all of your transporting needs! For more information on model and vehicle availability please contact Discount Van Rental Company at 1-888-718-0001!
Keeping Ahead of the Competition
The Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental is an extremely popular extended van model – over six million units have been produced since Ford fist introduced the Clubwagon! The Clubwagon’s popularity is thanks to a stellar combination of versatility, drivability, comfort and power. The full-size van category is an extremely competitive automotive class thanks to wonderfully engineered vehicles like the Ford Van Rental. Competitive attitudes ensure that every detail and specification on the Clubwagon is in top notch condition, creating a safe and comfortable environment for you and your passengers. The Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental is an extremely driver oriented vehicle, utilizing a car-like front dash configuration. Controls for everything in the vehicle are angled toward the driver for safe use and minimal distraction. All of the seats inside this extended van NATIONWIDE van rental offer comfortable support and cushioning, perfect for long journeys. Depending on the model the near seat can also be folded down to create an in-van bandit’ talk about comfort!
Reliability and Customer Satisfaction
The combination of value, versatility and size should definitely put this extended 15 passenger van on the top of your Discount Van Rental Company list, but if you’re still not sure about the Ford Clubwagon Van Rental just look at its quality build. This passenger van is built to sedan standards with improved handling, ride, steering and comfort. These vans are trusted by thousands of commercial transportation companies each and everyday, which goes to show just how useful these vehicles can be. Whether you’re planning on taking the team to a Little League tournament or picking up extended family, the Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental offers dependability and a modern style that will impressive just about any passenger! The Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental also offers an unrivalled towing capacity, just incase you’re in need of a little extra cargo space.
Design Details of the 2008 FORD Van
The ride in this massive extended 15 passenger van is surprisingly comfortable. The powerful engine helps keep the van up to speed with traffic flow with minimal, if any, audible engine noise. The ABS braking system helps to bring this NATIONWIDE van rental to a safe and complete stop while eliminating the worry of brake-lock points. The rounded body corners of the 15 passenger Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental are both aesthetically pleasing and smartly designed to alleviate the affects of crosswinds while driving.
The Ford Clubwagon Discount Van Rental extended van NATIONWIDE van rental is a superb people mover and one of the most trusted 15 passenger vans on the market. Whether you’re planning a family reunion or just looking for a great weekend with a group of friends, this extended NATIONWIDE van rental from Discount Van Rental Company is the perfect choice. This vehicle has room for all your friends (and a few new ones!) so make sure to take it into consideration. SUV’s and minivans can never take the place of this certified people hauler, and just think of how cheap the fuel bill will be after your spilt it between 15 people occupants! This economical vehicle rental is perfect for all types of travelers heading to NYC, especially sports teams, youth groups and school trips. Discount Van Rental Company is excited to offer this most popular Ford extended van rental at an insanely low price; just fill out the online application and get ready to save some serious cash!
Starting your own business, transporting clients, traveling to different accounts or storing equipment? Explorer conversion vans provide endless options to customize your vehicle to fit whatever industry you’re in. It’s the simple details that will exude professionalism from every corner of the vehicle: real wood trim, leather seating, luxury sound and entertainment system, optional navigation, heated seats and high definition TV. The choice is yours.
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The Rental Company 888-718-0001 in NY NJ & 1-888-718-0005 in FLORIDA is proud to provide travelers with a wide variety of van rentals including specialized luxury vans, full size vans, fuel efficient minivans and ultra spacious cargo vans. The Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express line of 15 passenger van rentals are currently one of Image Rent A Car’s most popular options, providing New York City customers with tons of extra seating and loads of space saving storage. Perfect for practically any road trip, these 15 passenger van rentals are an ultra affordable transportation option, providing travelers with a safe and efficient mode of travel. Designed with four rows of extra seating, these 15 passenger van rentals are certified people haulers, so don’t be afraid to invite some friends along for the ride! These exciting 15 passenger van rentals are perfect for all types of traveling organizations including sports teams, Boy Scout troops and family get together, so don’t waste another minute trying to pile into the cramped SUV! Reserve your very own Ford E-Series 15 passenger van rental today!
2008 Dodge Sprinter Review & VAN Rentals
2008 DODGE SPRINTER
A College Reunion on the Road
By Steve Purdy
TheAutoChannel.com
Detroit Bureau
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The view out our south-facing window is spectacular. The hills of south central Kentucky glow with fall color. The Cumberland River winds around and through these wild and scenic hills just as do some of the best driving roads anywhere. We’re perched on a cliff about a hundred feet above the river at the classic DuPont Lodge, a wonderful old structure built from native logs and stone by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. An odd place for an MSU (Michigan State University) college reunion, you say? You’re right. But here we are. 
My pretty blonde and her college pals, four other couples of them, have been planning this getaway weekend for more than six months. Seven of these 10 folks roomed together at MSU throughout college in various combinations and some dated one another. I’m still sorting out some of the relationships. Two other fellows and I married into the group. I guess we’re sort of in-laws.
Just after the plans for the trip were finalized last summer I attended the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep all-product preview at the Chelsea, MI proving grounds where this big, but sleek, freshly redesigned for ’07, 10-passenger Dodge Sprinter van caught my eye. There’s room enough in that thing for us all to travel together, I thought. Wouldn’t that be a hoot? Our benefactors at the New Chrysler thought it would be a good way for me to road test the Sprinter, so they assented to the plan.
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Essentially a Mercedes (Freightliner) ¾-ton unibody platform and badged as a Dodge, the Sprinter is a versatile cargo, chassis-cab or passenger van rental used most often as a delivery van, work truck, airport shuttle, hauler of anything and, in this case, a nice bus for ten. Assembled in Mannheim, Germany the cargo vans feature three heights with the highest ceilings being 6-foot 3-inches. The cargo versions are shipped in ‘kit’ form to South Carolina for final assembly. Our passenger van features two seats up front for driver and passenger, then three rows for crew – configured three, two, three – with plenty of cargo area behind the third row -the ideal reunion transport. Our 144-inch wheelbase version is the middle of three sizes available for the Sprinter.We picked up our passengers and their gear early on a warm November Thursday morning and we headed south for this easy 300-mile drive. An unscheduled stop 
at Gary and Tonya’s house to pick up a special bottle of bourbon delayed us only a little. We brought a very special, commemorative bottle of wine so a special bottle of bourbon would compliment the bar nicely.
The noise inside the Sprinter for the first couple-hundred miles was astounding, with the guys trading jokes in the front and the girls laughing (probably at us) in the rear. In case it wasn’t noisy enough someone bought a best-of Roy Orbison tape when we stopped for brunch at the Cracker Barrel and stuck it in the in-dash, 6-CD changer. The speakers are quite good. Our live sing-alongers get good marks for enthusiasm, but not for carrying a tune.
Luggage for this motley crew barely filled a third of the cargo area behind the third seat. A few things were stowed under the seats. Without seats the tallest and longest Sprinter, by the way, can hold an amazing 600 cubic-feet of stuff. Gross vehicle weight goes up to over 11,000 pounds and maximum payload is up to 5,649 pounds. In spite of my girth we did not tax the capacity. Towing capacity is a modest 5,000 pounds. The seven-hour drive was easy in the Sprinter, for both driver and passengers, with stops only for the aforementioned leisurely brunch and one for fuel. I think we’re 
getting over 20-mpg but we’ll try to calculate later. This 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel is not rated for fuel mileage by the EPA because it is essentially a commercial vehicle. It makes only 154 horsepower but generates 280 pound-feet of torque. It feels like plenty with the five speed automatic with manual mode, though we’re not nearly fully loaded.
The insulation inside the Sprinter van rental was equal to the task of softening the initial roar of laughter and roar of off-key singing. Little road noise intruded on the occasionally quiet conversation that followed along this nice freeway cruise – a civilized vehicle, indeed.
The air-suspended driver’s seat is high, vertical and generous with a manual lumbar support and enough adjustments to accommodate my tush. Competition for the identical front passenger seat, or “shotgun” position was intense. Hours of driving did not fatigue me in the least. I just engaged the smooth-acting cruise control with the stalk that seems identical to my pretty blonde’s SLK roadster, rested my feet flat on the floor and felt like I was in a nice, firm living room chair. The tilt steering wheel is rather bus-like in its position but comfortable and easy to manage.
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The Cumberland Falls (KY) State Resort Park encompasses thousands of acres of wilderness with white water rafting, hiking and all the traditional outdoor activities. The falls’ claim to fame, other than being the second largest east of the Mississippi (next only to Niagara) is as the only place in the Western Hemisphere where we can experience a “moon bow,” – literally a rainbow cast by the light of a full moon. My pretty blonde and I have been here many times but never at the right time for the moon bow.
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The next day we left the Sprinter in the parking lot of the DuPont Lodge while we all hiked down the hill to explore the falls and take a big hike. Some of this group are in better physical condition than others. Across the river a trail to Eagle Falls passes high above Cumberland Falls for spectacular views in spite of the minimal fall water flow. A few opted to sit on a woodland bench while some hiked farther down to Eagle Falls. By the time we got back up to the resting place I wished I had stayed behind as well. Then, hiking back we realized that we had to hike all the way back up the hill to the lodge. Well, three of us made that final trek up the winding pavement to the lodge where we fired up the Sprinter and drove back down the hill to gather up the lazy ones. Before piling back into the Sprinter van to head to town for dinner we broke out our special wine for a toast. A domestic pink, we considered it particularly reflective of our college days. You guessed it. We toasted this reunion with a lovely Boones Farm Strawberry Hill.
Dinner at O’Mally’s in Corbin, KY was just the ticket for this motley bunch. We parked the good lookin’ Sprinter on the grass in the theater’s overflow lot so we wouldn’t clog up the busy O’Mally’s lot. I’m amazed at how many looks this thing garners. Getting in and out of the Sprinter van was often a challenge for driver and passengers. The huge step from inside to outside make some of us middle-agers groan. The grab handles for the front seats are so high above the door that John, our tall, lanky retired hoops coach who now referees high school ball, could barely reach it. There needs to be a grab handle on the A-pillar about half way up. Additionally, the sliding side door seemed to take an inordinate amount of slam to close – not bad from outside, but rather difficult from the inside.
The din of Karaoke and smells of big food – ribs, catfish, burgers – filled O’Mally’s and we were loud enough to fit in just fine, though we seemed to be the only folks without a southern accent and the only folks not smoking. Walter, a wrinkly old character with scruffy white beard, cowboy hat and shiny-tipped boots, led the singers with his unique style. He was followed by some young folks with fine voices who could manage the tunes beautifully but related not at all with the audience. The bar was packed with a bunch of National Guard folks having a good time before heading for Afghanistan. They received a resounding, and richly deserved, round of applause when introduced.
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Our second day hike needed to be accomplished around the Saturday college football schedule so we took off after breakfast at the lodge, overlooking the scenic river valley, to hike the trail on the far side of the river. This time we drove down the hill so the van would be ready to take us back up. Trail number 10 was reasonably well marked and had no appreciable elevation change as it followed the river. According to the maps we could hike along this trail for 52 miles to a park a couple counties away if we wanted to. Michigan got whooped by Ohio State and MSU (our Alma matter) beat Purdue. Not a bad way to spend the day. The lodge has satellite service so college football goes on into evening as did the toasting, story telling, eating and laughing.
We tested the Sprinter’s handling and ride characteristics that evening with a drive to a classic small town eatery I had discovered on a previous trip to the area, the Stearns Restaurant in lovely downtown (that’s a semantic stretch) Stearns. Southwest from Cumberland Falls, Highway 90 winds generally toward US 27 the major north/south route through this part of Kentucky. Not far past the Cumberland River, narrow, smooth Highway 700 branches off to the southwest giving us a shortcut to our destination. The complete lack of any shoulder combined with sharp drop offs at pavement’s edge make for no margin of error. The Sprinter swung and swayed through this 15 miles scenic (even after dark) two-lane admirably with surprisingly precise steering and less than expected lean. At the wheel I was impressed. Those in the back however were getting a bit queasy by the time we reached our destination. Since we were driving after dark there was no horizon for anyone to focus on in spite of the intense high-beam, bi-xenon headlights that lit up the country scenes and forests at the road’s edge, so most back there were a tad sea sick. All Sprinters come standard with ABS, traction control, tire pressure monitors, electronic brake force distribution, electronic roll mitigation and dual-stage air bags up front – as much safety and handling control systems as most high-tech automobiles.
I heard no complaints during dinner as I think everyone enjoyed the simple country cooking. Perhaps the sign above the cash register and a take-no-nonsense waitress had something to do with that. The sign read, “There will be a $5 charge for whining!” Before we had all finished ordering the waitress insisted Gary was already $20 in the hole having noted – not really complained – that they were out of corn bread and had no horseradish for the pot roast.
Our 2007 Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van shows a base sticker price of $34,350. Nearly $12,000 worth of options brings the bottom line up to $46,105. A bit pricier than the large Ford and GM competitors the Sprinter has dozens of options to make it useful to anyone. Options on our tester include: a silver metallic paint job for nearly a grand; an in-dash 6-CD changer with good sound system for $515; an accessory group with Bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, headlight washers, and a light and rain sensor for $1,705; driver and passenger suspension seats for $285; trailer towing package worth $280; a Security Group including first-aid kit, security alarm auxiliary air bags and air compressor for $1,295; a heavy duty, roof-mounted AC unit listed at $2,450; the Customer Preferred Package with about 15 luxury features at $1,375.
Upgraded a bit for 2008 Sprinter comes standard with 12-passenger seating (2-3-3-4), electronic sliding doors, higher payload, front swivel bucket seats and five roof lamps. It comes in three lengths, three configurations (passenger wagon, cargo van and chassis cab), two engines (gas and diesel) and an amazing variety of options.
Warranty coverage is a minimal 3-year/30,000-mile limited and an admirable 5-year/100,000-miles on the diesel engine components.
For our purposes the Sprinter was a near-perfect ride. Big enough for everyone to move around inside at will, lots and lots of cargo capacity, easy to drive long distances, excellent fuel mileage for such a big vehicle (20-mpg and better), so nice to look at that we kept getting looks of curiosity and a fine sound system even at pumped up volumes.
I’m not sure how readily available the Sprinter passenger van is to rent but we would certainly recommend it for this kind of communal trip use. In fact, it would be ideal for any situation where you need to transport lots of folks at once, even for long distances.
Great ride! Thanks New Chrysler.
© Steve Purdy, Shunpiker Productions, All Rights Reserved
Image Rent A Car is proud to provide travelers with a wide variety of van rentals including specialized luxury vans, full size vans, fuel efficient minivans and ultra spacious Conversion vans. The Ford E-Series line of 10 passenger van rentals and Chevrolet Express Vans are currently one of Image Rent A Car’s most popular options, providing New York City and Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach South Florida Orlando customers with tons of extra seating and loads of space saving storage. Perfect for practically any road trip, these 12 passenger van rentals are an ultra affordable transportation option, providing travelers with a safe and efficient mode of travel. Designed with four rows of extra seating, these 12 passengers van rentals are certified people haulers, so don’t be afraid to invite some friends along for the ride! These exciting 10 passenger van rentals are perfect for all types of traveling organizations including sports teams, Boy Scout troops and family get together, so don’t waste another minute trying to pile into the cramped SUV! Reserve your very own Dodge Sprinter 12 passenger van rental today!
If you would like to learn more about Image Rent A Car’s current line of Sprinter Vans 10 passenger van rentals, please feel free to call the agency toll free at 1-888-718-0001. Not sure if an extended Van rental 10 passenger van rental is right for you? Don’t worry! Image Rent A Car is proud to provide New York City travelers with a wide variety of rental vehicles including everything from minivan rentals and sport utility vehicles (SUV Rentals), to first class sports cars and luxury sedans. Image Rent A Car can also arrange to pick you up at practically any New York City and Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach South Florida Orlando van rental locations, so don’t be afraid to ask for more details!
