{"id":2456,"date":"2016-08-19T10:37:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T17:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:16:38","slug":"salty-cars-of-the-northeast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/salty-cars-of-the-northeast\/","title":{"rendered":"Salty cars of the Northeast"},"content":{"rendered":"

The strong sea breeze coming off the Northeastern coast drives some to the hills to wear socks with sandals and make tofu, and blows others toward hip\u00a0city living. Regardless of where they scatter, late\u00a0summer\u00a0and fall are ideal times to experience some warm northeastern hospitality. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, they will be miffed\u00a0if you slowly saunter on the sidewalk and no, they will not relax when you\u2019re holding up the line for soft serve. But if you\u2019re preparing for a late-summer jaunt into the Northeast, these are the cars that will make absolute certain that your trip is mad, wicked fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve\u2019s Hyundai Elantra 2015<\/h3>\n

Her whole life, this Elantra has listened to her dad go on and on about how he\u2019s a rugged, hearty man of the sea,\u00a0who started his own crab shack and raised her on his own, and meanwhile she\u2019s just some pretty, soft-handed willow who doesn\u2019t even know how to sail. So what does he do when she finally moves back to take over the family business? He cries. Who\u2019s the soft-handed willow now?<\/p>\n

\"Washington,<\/a>

Washington, DC<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Steve’s Elantra<\/a><\/div>\n

Karen\u2019s Smart Fortwo 2013<\/h3>\n

He\u2019s heard all the short jokes before, so no, he doesn\u2019t think that one\u2019s funny. Would you say that to Danny DeVito? This Smart car wants you to know that he\u2019s not intimidated by height, because he\u2019s very handy. He\u2019s got all the same things going on as that Chatting Tanner guy. He could dance in some jeans without a shirt on too \u2014 that\u2019s not so hard \u2014 but he\u2019s got better things to do, alright?<\/p>\n

\"Rockville,<\/a>

Rockville, MD<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Karen’s Fortwo<\/a><\/div>\n

Roman\u2019s Fiat 500 2013<\/span><\/h3>\n

She wears silk scarfs and drinks ristrettos, but this Fiat is also the tiny one sitting in front of you at the Yankees game somehow holding two beers plus nachos and giving hell to the players on her team \u2014 because nothing inspires fury like love.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Palisades<\/a>

Palisades Park, NJ<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Roman’s 500<\/a><\/div>\n

Jason\u2019s Alfa Romeo 4C 2015<\/span><\/h3>\n

This Alfa\u00a0thinks she’s out of your league, but she’s really not. Yes, she loves to sip on sparkling wine, indulges in gel manicures, and almost always upgrades to business class, but at the end of the day she’s just hoping\u00a0for a pretty scenic drive with a witty\u00a0companion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Jersey

Jersey City, NJ<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Jason’s 4C<\/div>\n

Erin\u2019s Toyota Prius 2011<\/span><\/h3>\n

This Prius just got back from South America and she\u2019s really not comfortable sleeping in beds anymore; she just needs a hammock and a good banana. She\u2019s always trying to start a party with her Shakira collection, and they’re\u00a0always fun because nobody is allowed to not dance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Somerville,<\/a>

Somerville, MA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Erin’s Prius<\/a><\/div>\n

Graham\u2019s Subaru Outback 2014<\/span><\/h3>\n

This Outback lettered in three high school sports, and\u00a0now he\u2019s committed to outdoor yoga, rock climbing, and the rush of nature. Lately he\u2019s been feeling a lot of pressure from his mother, who needs to lay off, because he\u2019s positive that in a few more months his beeswax shoe company will gain some real traction \u2014 and if not? Okay, then he\u2019ll apply to law school or business school.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Boston,

Boston, MA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Graham’s Outback<\/div>\n

Jennifer\u2019s Ford Freestyle 2007<\/span><\/h3>\n

We get it if you want to hole up with this Freestyle all weekend. She doesn’t say anything\u00a0when you wear a visor and cargo shorts, she\u2019s down to hit up the batting cages, and she plays DVDs to give you activity ideas so you don\u2019t end up sitting around all day going, \u201cI don\u2019t know, what do you wanna do?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Scarborough,<\/a>

Scarborough, ME<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Jennifer’s Freestyle<\/a><\/div>\n

Phinice\u2019s BMW 3 Series 2009<\/span><\/h3>\n

He\u2019s always been a little bit glamorous and he does not wait in lines. Which actually works, because this 3 Series is perpetually wearing a tux, and with salt-and-pepper hair and a classy Denzel manner, nobody can tell\u00a0that he\u2019s not a movie star. Not yet anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Levittown,<\/a>

Levittown, PA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Phinice’s 3 Series<\/a><\/div>\n

Michael\u2019s Mitsubishi Lancer 2010<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Lancer is a good, stand-up car \u2014 just\u00a0ask anybody in the neighborhood\u00a0\u2014\u00a0so quick, so sharp, always with a fresh haircut. He\u2019s not shy about trying to impress and will talk your ear off if you\u2019re available. You know this one is going somewhere, and you\u2019ll want to go with him.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Philadelphia,<\/a>

Philadelphia, PA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Michael’s Lancer<\/a><\/div>\n

Sabrina\u2019s Honda Civic 2008<\/span><\/h3>\n

This Civic looks very sophisticated in a pair of glasses, and he never sweats, even while riding a bicycle, even in the summer, even when he\u2019s carrying something heavy, like his favorite sour beer or an accordion. He enjoys explaining that while some prefer mundane routine, others prefer mystery and perfection. You have no idea why he talks to you, but you like it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Montr\u00e9al,<\/a>

Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Sabrina’s Civic<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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