Thanks Guys.
I'll think about checking out the auto show, they keep cancelling all the UK ones :-(
Unfortunately the Merc (won't say that while I'm there.. people will think I have a 'Mercury', whatever the hell *that* is

) will be staying in the garage, but Jim - if you're still looking for a Peugeot I'll be travelling to the airport in a lovely pale blue 1990 205 1.4 with only 23,000m ! Maybe we can make a deal? hehe.
Looks like I'm out of luck on car rental, but still looking for advice on what 7-seater we should hire!
As for ID, I'm thinking of a doctored photocopy of a passport? Or will the NYPD not take too kindly to this?
Also, what's the age of consent over there?... Nah! Just kidding! Your daughters are safe!
later
Russ