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And that 1% of the time is where renting is more effective perhaps even moreso with increasing gas costs
While that's a nice and logical thought, the fact is renting a car for a vacation adds price to the vacation and if youre already committed to a gigantic payment for a new car, renting a car for a trip is a non-starter for many people.
Not saying either is right or wrong. Everyone has to make their own value judgements for themselves.