You know, if I were taking my wife and dogs, that would automatically default to the suv but its just me. Going to be heading upstate NY for a couple of days then maybe back to Chitown if I can swing it. I'd lean towards my wife's car, only that gas mileage is almost negative lol. I'd have to leave the SUV just in case something happens with the dog, so I'm leaning towards the convertible via default. Only thing is, the longest I've ever driven it is 4 hours. I'm going to do a straight shot to Oswego NY, its in the 8 hour ish range. I still have to talk to my buddies whom I'm meeting up there but its probably going to be within the next couple of weeks. G1