{"id":2490,"date":"2016-08-25T12:15:35","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=2490"},"modified":"2025-03-25T06:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T13:22:06","slug":"lone-cars-of-the-southwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/lone-cars-of-the-southwest\/","title":{"rendered":"Lone cars of the Southwest"},"content":{"rendered":"

While you bop through your city life, these lone cars roam the hills, sleeping with one eye open, tearing through rivers, roping loose bugs, and leaving the hot sizzle of fresh tires in their wake. Sometimes in the evening, when the empty can of beans has clattered against the rocks, you\u2019ll hear the low howl of their ballads, casually slipping into the sunset. These are the perfect cars for navigating a maze of cactus and spitting at the notion of fences, plus they’re the perfect way to celebrate<\/span> 100 years of the National Park Service<\/span><\/a>, officially marked today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summit\u2019s Toyota 4Runner 2010<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re looking for a route to the other side of the mountain, look no farther. This fresh cowboy will fearlessly lead you up and down Pike\u2019s Peak, through winding passes, and even through city traffic, all with a signature squint and a shirt that somehow stays crisp no matter how mean the sun gets.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Denver,

Denver, CO<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Summit’s 4 Runner<\/div>\n

Adam\u2019s Ford Mustang 1966<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not a true ride into the sunset without a seasoned Mustang. Whether you\u2019re the good guy or the misunderstood anti-hero, when you bust open the saloon doors, you\u2019ll want this one by your side. It\u2019s true, he\u2019s too literal to get your jokes, but his stylish look is matched only by his muscle and his intimidating growl.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Boulder,<\/a>

Boulder, CO<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Adam’s Mustang<\/a><\/div>\n

Jairo\u2019s Nissan 350Z 2007<\/span><\/h3>\n

Need a ride that does tricks? This sporty cowboy used to ride in rodeos so he\u2019s a real showman. He\u2019ll take the wildest roads with a little flair, and his hat in one hand. Don\u2019t ask him how he ended up roaming the range instead \u2014 he\u2019s a little sensitive about the bronco that got away \u2014 but he\u2019s more than happy to lead you through the smoky late summer sun with the top down. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Albuquerque,

Albuquerque, NM<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Jairo’s 350Z<\/div>\n

Camilo\u2019s Tesla Model S 2013<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is not the terse, rough cowboy you expected. He doesn\u2019t grunt, he doesn\u2019t spit, and his manners are impeccable. In the morning, he eschews coffee, bacon and eggs for a kale and pineapple smoothie. He\u2019s obsessed with the environment, which is why he prefers to live clean, amongst the sheep and dry desert mesas. He\u2019ll dazzle you with\u00a0the finest vistas in all of New Mexico, but he might\u00a0judge you for throwing away your apple core instead of eating it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Albuquerque,<\/a>

Albuquerque, NM<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Camilo’s Model S<\/a><\/div>\n

Aviva\u2019s Subaru Outback 2002<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re looking for a truly spiritual trip into the desert, take this cowboy out with you. His ponytail and baseball cap look may be a little off-putting at first, but it\u2019ll grow on you. He is full of info on the healing properties of mineral pools, makes all kinds of tinctures from plants, and loves to hike into the deep heart of craggy valleys to look up and change his perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Santa<\/a>

Santa Fe, NM<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Aviva’s Outback<\/a><\/div>\n

Kevin\u2019s Smart Fortwo 2012<\/span><\/h3>\n

This cowboy is incredibly optimistic, even when the rain is long overdue. But that\u2019s okay with him, because he\u2019s efficient and economical as all heck \u2014 makes his own jerky and sells it too. He\u2019s been saving up to get a little ranch house, but don\u2019t tell his friends, he doesn\u2019t want them thinking he\u2019s lost touch with the range.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Phoenix,

Phoenix, AZ<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Kevin’s Fortwo<\/div>\n

Michael\u2019s Ford Mustang 2013<\/span><\/h3>\n

This young, feisty cowboy will not rest until you\u2019re impressed. He\u2019s always running up ahead on the trail and then running back to let you know what\u2019s coming. He\u2019ll stop to say things like, \u201cSee that mountain over there? Went up and down it in a morning after a night of drinking.\u201d Then he\u2019ll do a little tongue cluck. But that\u2019s okay, he\u2019s pretty, rides faster than the wind, and if you encounter any rattlesnakes, you won\u2019t be the one doing battle.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"

Tempe, AZ<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Michael’s Mustang<\/div>\n

Stephen\u2019s Hummer H2 SUT 2006<\/span><\/h3>\n

Okay, horses are awesome, but you\u2019re not always going for lean haunches and nimble feet. Sometimes you\u2019re looking for a rhino, sometimes you need a beast. When you want to barrel down gravel roads, tumble the tumbleweeds, and careen along rocky cliffs \u2014 with the comfort of riding on a cloud \u2014 this is the gritty cowboy that makes it happen. It\u2019s like bringing the Hulk with you everywhere you go, except he\u2019s not even angry, he\u2019s just like this.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Scottsdale,

Scottsdale, AZ<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Stephen’s H2 SUT<\/div>\n

Devin\u2019s Audi S4 2010<\/span><\/h3>\n

This moody cowboy likes to sit alone at the watering hole, tapping his boot and minding his own business. That said, he\u2019s got a whole arsenal of skills and quick maneuvers, so whenever anyone looks like they might be in trouble, his dark shadow suddenly stretches out from behind the orange rocks, and he\u2019s ready to be the hero. Nobody knows his name or where he comes from, but he\u2019s a legend all the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"South<\/a>

South Salt Lake, UT<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Devin’s S4<\/a><\/div>\n

Mandy\u2019s Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2011<\/span><\/h3>\n

With panache and wit, this cowboy isn\u2019t opposed to a little luxury. He wears chaps to keep his good jeans nice, and he sees no reason not to spend a few nights enjoying oneself at the casino on the weekends. Whether you\u2019re looking for a smooth ride up into the mountains or a sporty ride around town, he\u2019ll give you a little Southwestern flair and a taste of the cushy desert life. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Bountiful,<\/a>

Bountiful, UT<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Mandy’s Range Rover<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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