[peterbo3]

Hi Guys,
Looks like Eva & I will be coming back to the US next year. From Sept 07 to late Nov 07 we put about 17000 miles on two rental cars. Started in Los Angeles & finished up in FL. It was a fantastic trip & we met some wonderful people.
This time we are thinking perhaps FIVE months. We stay in motels/hotels at the cheaper end of the spectrum because we are only after shelter & a shower.
Last trip the rental cars cost around US$4000 plus fuel. I am getting quotes for around $7-8000 plus for our next trip which is serious cash for five months. We know people in CA, VA, FL & TN who would allow us to use their residential address for insurance & registration purposes. Sooooooooooooooooooooo..........................
Should we buy & take a hit on leaving or rent again. Looking at a Chev Impala, Ford Taurus or similar. Possible private sale, low mileage, 4-5 years old max. We would want full insurance cover for both the car, other vehicles & people. Looking at 20000 miles this time as we know what we are doing.
Cheapest state for taxes? Cheapest state for cars? Titles? Insurance? AA membership? Tags? Problems on resale? Anything else?
I would prefer, if we decide to buy,to purchase from a member of this site
or Alloyboats or THT. Or at least look to these places for referrals.
So what Y'aalll think?