On 29-Jan-2008, "Larry L" wrote:

Each day I do a little research on Patagonia and write an e-mail or two to

start developing contacts there.

One thing that has popped up is the high cost of renting a vehicle.

It occured to me that maybe I could buy a used one ( probably 4x4 ), use
it
60 days, and re-sell it before flying home .. for less than renting for
that period. Before I give this more thought and research, let me ask
....
is there some hidden ( to me ) reason why this is an absurd idea unworthy
of
pursuing?

Larry:

You are my hero & guinea pig and hopefully a great source of info
Please keep us all informed of your plans for and your trip to Patagonia
It is on my agenda in the next year or 2 with or w/o my wife

Some people are able to find small isolated villages that they know and go
back to year after year but as yet I have not been able to get a handle on
these - and I can speak Spanish

Thanks
Fred