Should I drive my raptor into NY city?

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My brother is getting married this weekend and I have decided to drive up from VA. It's only a 6-hour drive so I have decided to drive. I am debating renting as I am not sure how difficult it would be to drive a Raptor in the city. So should I drive the Raptor or rent?

BTW .. I am a pretty good driver.
 

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I've had a similar dilemma with my sister getting married down in FL. I have decided to look cool and drive the Raptor down. :p
 

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I drove my Raptor around downtown Chicago without issue. The parking is the real problem. The hotel I stayed at could not fit the Raptor into the garage, so it spent the weekend in the loading dock of the hotel. The upside was better security, the hotel staff took smoke breaks there and it appeared somebody was always on break!
 

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I used to live in Boston and would always take my Suburban into NY city when we did weekends away. The best part of it is you tower over everyone else, and people, even cabs will move the hell out of your way. it can't go in parking garages, which means the valet guys keep an eye on it 24/7.
 

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I drive it around the city and 5 boroughs no problems. Parking is a pain sometimes. There are outdoor lots but be repaired to pay every fee they can think of.


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Wedding is in Brooklyn but I plan to spend Sat in the city sightseeing. Do you think I can park it on the street or is that impossible?

I drive it around the city and 5 boroughs no problems. Parking is a pain sometimes. There are outdoor lots but be repaired to pay every fee they can think of.


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