Smallest rental car with an ECV? - The DIS Discussion Forums

aubriee · 01-19-2013, 05:26 AM

I figured I'd get a better response here on the Disablities board than on the Transportation board. I'll be renting an ECV for my mom (a Go Go Elite from Apple Scooters). In Sept I got a midsize car and in Oct/Nov I got a good deal for a Premium car so went with that and their trunks held the ECV just fine. However, I was just wondering what is the smallest rental car that I could get by with. It'll be just the two of us and we're doing carry on only. I drive a full size Nissan Titan crew cab pickup and my mom has a Buick La Cross with a huge trunk, so I have no idea about trunk sizes in smaller cars.

peemagg · 01-19-2013, 12:03 PM

I have put my scooter in the trunk of a Mustang convertible, but I would not recommend it. Seeing as it is just the two of you and if you don't mind putting say the battery and seat in the back seat, you could probably get by with a economy size. If you want a car that everything fits in the trunk, then go with something the size of a Ford Fusion or Ford Focus. If it were me, I would stick to the size of a Ford Fusion just to be safe.

SashaFarce · 01-19-2013, 01:14 PM

My girlfriend drives a Saturn Ion - not a large car - and we can fit one whole scooter and about half the other in her trunk.

EpcotQueen · 01-20-2013, 08:18 AM

We reserved a minivan to put 2 scooters in but sounds like we may not need it based on other posts here. We take the batteries out and remove the seats. Use Emerald Isle so we could choose from the biggest trunk. Should we change?

peemagg · 01-20-2013, 01:11 PM

Considering that you will be transporting 2, I would keep the van.

KPeveler · 01-20-2013, 02:04 PM

Also think about whether they are going to have enough room for the people and any luggage you may need to move around with you. Just for ease, we always travel with a minivan or SUV when we have to take my wheelchair places.

pbrim · 01-20-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EpcotQueen

We reserved a minivan to put 2 scooters in but sounds like we may not need it based on other posts here. We take the batteries out and remove the seats. Use Emerald Isle so we could choose from the biggest trunk. Should we change?

I would stick with the minivan. I have a Hyundai Sonata, which has a fairly large trunk, and I have gotten an ECV and a WC in it (using part of the back seat as well, but it was a major pain. Perhaps you could fit 2 ECVs, but it would be like assembling a jigsaw puzzle every time they went in or out, and you would have no room for luggage.

disneymarie · 01-23-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aubriee

I figured I'd get a better response here on the Disablities board than on the Transportation board. I'll be renting an ECV for my mom (a Go Go Elite from Apple Scooters). In Sept I got a midsize car and in Oct/Nov I got a good deal for a Premium car so went with that and their trunks held the ECV just fine. However, I was just wondering what is the smallest rental car that I could get by with. It'll be just the two of and we're doing carry on only. I drive a full size Nissan Titan crew cab pickup and my mom has a Buick La Cross with a huge trunk, so I have no idea about trunk sizes in smaller cars.

I rented a Nissan Sentra a ECV in the truck, from Apple gogo and a rollator in the back. Plenty room for us. That was 2006.

I Love Pluto · 01-26-2013, 10:31 AM

If you put the seat in the back seat of the car, the rest of the pieces aren't very big at all. A Ford Focus can do it.

01-19-2013, 05:26 AM	#1
aubriee Chocolate always makes things better Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 minutes east of Dallas Posts: 13,552	Smallest rental car with an ECV? I figured I'd get a better response here on the Disablities board than on the Transportation board. I'll be renting an ECV for my mom (a Go Go Elite from Apple Scooters). In Sept I got a midsize car and in Oct/Nov I got a good deal for a Premium car so went with that and their trunks held the ECV just fine. However, I was just wondering what is the *smallest* rental car that I could get by with. It'll be just the two of us and we're doing carry on only. I drive a full size Nissan Titan crew cab pickup and my mom has a Buick La Cross with a huge trunk, so I have no idea about trunk sizes in smaller cars. Last edited by aubriee; 01-24-2013 at 01:30 AM.

01-19-2013, 12:03 PM	#2
peemagg We are doing the AKL tri-fecta You will find us wrapped up in them at night and on the weekends Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,892	I have put my scooter in the trunk of a Mustang convertible, but I would not recommend it. Seeing as it is just the two of you and if you don't mind putting say the battery and seat in the back seat, you could probably get by with a economy size. If you want a car that everything fits in the trunk, then go with something the size of a Ford Fusion or Ford Focus. If it were me, I would stick to the size of a Ford Fusion just to be safe. __________________ http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers...xi9v27ks39.png

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SashaFarce Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 225	My girlfriend drives a Saturn Ion - not a large car - and we can fit one whole scooter and about half the other in her trunk. __________________ Past Trips! Prior to 2011: 5 trips! 2011: 4 Trips! Jan 2012 w/USF & IoA May 2012 @ Pop July 2012 Sept 2012 @ POFQ Dec 2012 @ ASSp Feb 2013 @ AoA Future Trips! Sept 2013 @ ASMusic Oct 2013 @ Pop Dec 2013 @ Disneyland

01-20-2013, 08:18 AM	#4
EpcotQueen Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bethlehem, Pa Posts: 317	We reserved a minivan to put 2 scooters in but sounds like we may not need it based on other posts here. We take the batteries out and remove the seats. Use Emerald Isle so we could choose from the biggest trunk. Should we change? __________________

01-20-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
peemagg We are doing the AKL tri-fecta You will find us wrapped up in them at night and on the weekends Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,892	Considering that you will be transporting 2, I would keep the van. __________________ http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers...xi9v27ks39.png

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01-20-2013, 02:04 PM	#6
KPeveler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 6 miles from Disneyland Posts: 3,691	Also think about whether they are going to have enough room for the people and any luggage you may need to move around with you. Just for ease, we always travel with a minivan or SUV when we have to take my wheelchair places. __________________ ~Katy~ "Its kind of fun to do the impossible" ~Walt Disney Married in Disney World 10/26/2009!

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I Love Pluto DIS Veteran I guess that makes me a kiddie song expert. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 3,669	If you put the seat in the back seat of the car, the rest of the pieces aren't very big at all. A Ford Focus can do it. __________________ Pop, POFQ, & POR

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