Despite a decade of loyal service and my thick wallet full of diamond and platinum travel membership cards, the airlines, hotels, and rental car agencies that see me week in and week out still ask me if I want a window seat, a smoking room, or the fuel option.

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So I really do travel with a book to read, a netbook and a wallet.

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Customers are voting with their wallet that they want a car that gives them the freedom to travel long distances when needed.

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