For what it's worth. I've called Montreal(Cruise Canada), and left a message with no return call.
I also called Toronto with no return call. Odd for sales staff. Wondering if it's just off season and they aren't in the office that often.
Orlando(Cruise America) called back, as I had called them previously, and they had sold off all the ones in my budget range. Seems they have one in my range again...convenient. Nice enough to deal with, attentive and answering my questions. Haven't called Virginia location yet.
Orlando seems to have a good reputation, Virginia comments here, seem to indicate a less than pleasant sales staff member.
Virginia is a day and a half closer. Which only matters for time off from work to fetch the thing. Flight cost difference is negligible, should be covered by CA/CC. I also have frequent flyer miles I could cash in.
I've been searching the web for the last week plus, and always seem to keep coming back to former rentals. Any reason to choose a certain CA dealer over another if I go that route?
Everything is pointing towards a trip to Orlando in my future. Sadly El Monte inventory doesn't look like it will work in my favor for Orlando....as I've done rentals with them in the past with good experiences.
This is were being patient is going to prove to be difficult. I don't NEED this thing asap. First real trip would be end of May, and I could live without it until August in reality. Of course I wouldn't get to enjoy it as much for the season.
Thank you for putting up my with my long winded post.
