I can't help with the car as I live 15 min from downtown Boston, but I can help with your plans if you'd like. Just let me know if you need any suggestions as to restaurants (what kind, price?), "must-sees" and please, if you're going up to the North Shore, don't forget the new, updated, glowing, refurbished Peabody-Essex Museum http://www.pem.org/flash.php -- It's fantastic!

If you'll tell me what you're planning, I'd be happy to offer suggestions. Also, when exactly will you be here?

Regards, Susie Newton, MA