by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 04/17/2017 at 16:10
by "CB" (jrcb)
Published 04/17/2017 at 16:10
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Suppose you had to drive across your country (or continent, depending on the size), several thousand kilometres. What would you pick for the drive?
Personally, I think a 911 Carrera 4 GTS (whoever names 911 models should be thrown into a river) would be a lot of fun. AWD, manual, good amount of power, and composed. For mostly highway driving, some back roads, and the chance of snow, I think it would be the best bet for me. Now if only they weren’t so expensive.
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
04/17/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0
Buick Roadmaster wagon
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
04/17/2017 at 16:13, STARS: 2
Lexus LS430
"CB" (jrcb)
04/17/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 0
Legitimately something I am looking into.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
04/17/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 2
This is not a hypothetical.
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
04/17/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 4
Panamera.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
04/17/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 1
Nice, I was going to say Panamera. If it included the possibility of needing help or blending in with the locals, I ’ d have to go more low - key. Plus you ’ d need something that could do it all, including light offroading. I keep coming back to the Lexus GX (applies to: US, Canada). For Mexico and Central America, even more low - key...probably F - 150 or 4Runner. Anywhere else, I ’ d go with the fastest and most off - road capable vehicle known to man: The Rental Car.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
04/17/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 2
Assuming I’m doing this for pleasure in nice weather, a nice comfortable, reliable, convertible. Since I’m dreaming a Jaguar F-Type would fit the bill nicely.
"PotbellyJoe and 42 others" (potbellyjoe)
04/17/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 4
20.9-gallon tank, 25+ mpg on the highway and a place to sleep if the hotel is shady.
Also, the more upright captain chair is a comfort that is welcomed after a ton of miles, as well as the vehicle being a little higher so you’re out of the spray in the rain.
Basically, there are people who know the first-gen Sienna were the epitome of the road-trip cars and those who have never driven one.
Also, automotive-stealth, speed away.
"CB" (jrcb)
04/17/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0
Not a bad choice at all.
Needing help would be a big issue with a Porsche. Blending in... eh, not the biggest concern, depending on where you stop for the night.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
04/17/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 2
A Volvo and it’s not close
"CB" (jrcb)
04/17/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0
It’s for fun, money is no object. Dream away.
"CB" (jrcb)
04/17/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 0
I assume you’re speaking from experience?
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
04/17/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 0
this but Odessey
"Jarrett - [BRZ Boi]" (jarrettw)
04/17/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 0
I know The Answer for this question! Recommend 2006 and newer though. 2016+ optimal.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
04/17/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 2
"CB" (jrcb)
04/17/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
Since no picture or model name showed up, I’m assuming you’re recommending a 3 Series, and I’ll agree with you.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
04/17/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 2
We don’t have no stinkin’ kilometers here in MURRICA and certainly no kilometres. We have BUY 1 GET 1 FREE FIREWORKS tents in front of gas stations.
So give me the 650 horsepower, magnetic ride suspension and oh so very blue Corvette Z06 convertible.
"PotbellyJoe and 42 others" (potbellyjoe)
04/17/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 1
The comparable gen of Odyssey is the one with transmission issues, but either would be fine. In my experience the Sienna is a little smaller and therefore a little more car-like, but it’s personal preference at that point.
"PotbellyJoe and 42 others" (potbellyjoe)
04/17/2017 at 16:31, STARS: 0
Furthest I have gone in one was 11 hours, but still.
As to the automotive stealth, I was doing 85 in a 55 in the right lane passing a Dodge Durango (who was camped in the left doing 65-ish) when an officer hit us both with POP. My detector went off and I was able to grab the brakes enough where the Durango caught up. He was pulled over, I was not.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/17/2017 at 16:33, STARS: 0
A purple Rolls Royce Dawn with a white interior. That paint/interior combo is baller as fuck.
Also because it has suicide doors.
"CRider" (crider)
04/17/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 1
Trying to think of something better than a Lada. I think I did.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
04/17/2017 at 16:38, STARS: 1
Big Jag or Flying Spur.
"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection)
04/17/2017 at 16:38, STARS: 2
^ Wouldn’t mind driving this grand tourer across Europe.
"mazda616" (mazda616)
04/17/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 1
Big, comfy, quiet. Buick. Win.
"marshknute" (marshknute)
04/17/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 2
Audi S8.
It goes like a rocket, is exceedingly comfortable, and is so understated that police don’t even acknowledge your presence.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
04/17/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 1
I was going to say Panther, my old CVPI was an amazing long distance cruiser.
The benefits of a wagon should not be ignored though.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
04/17/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 3
I’ve made a couple of long road trips in my 997 C4S, and I’d say it’s pretty damn good at it, as long as the roads aren’t too rough. The seats are fantastic for sitting in all day, but the suspension is still quite stiff. Avoid the rough stuff as much as you can. MPG was pretty decent at 23mpg while cruising at around 75-80mph.
You also get a lot of tire noise. This is pretty much unavoidable, but can be mitigated by using the best tires around for these cars, Michelin Pilot Super Sport (or the upcoming replacement, the Pilot Sport 4S.) Definitely want to get the upgraded sound system.
The 991.2 is softer, less analog, and a bit cushier/more refined than my car, so I’m sure any flavor besides the GT3 is a great cruiser. The 991's are less sports car and more GT.
If I were to get a new car though? That’s an easy one. I’d skip over the 911 and get a Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.
"garagemonkee" (monke)
04/17/2017 at 17:05, STARS: 1
"ToyotaFamily" (robbav35)
04/17/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1
This. Or an old Fleetwood.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
04/17/2017 at 17:22, STARS: 0
I just bought a vehicle to cross my country (which I have to do several times a year) in. I wanted comfort above all, safety, and some go, and even on German Autobahns a faster vehicle won’t cover a long distance quicker.
That 911 is nice but I bet it might get old after several hours non-stop behind the wheel.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
04/17/2017 at 17:34, STARS: 1
I sometimes think that you are an old soul trapped in a somewhat youngish body.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
04/17/2017 at 17:36, STARS: 1
Great choice!
"DutchieDC2R" (dutchiedc2r)
04/17/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0
I’d need something that keeps me interested in driving it, so a big comfy boat/van/suv is not something I’d do. I think I’d go for a proper GT. Maybe a Maser GT or a DB9/DB11. Something luxurious, but also fun and exciting when it’s possible.
"GE90man" (ge90man)
04/17/2017 at 17:54, STARS: 0
my first instance would be to say a 911 GTS, but more wisely, i’d choose something slightly more comfortable, such as an S Class coupe, or maybe an S90 or XC90,
"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection)
04/17/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 0
Probably not on twisty roads but moreso on the Autobahn.
"camaroboy68ss" (camaroboy68ss)
04/17/2017 at 18:00, STARS: 1
1955 Chevy Bel Air. Mainly because that’s what the plan is when my grandpa and I get his all done. Plan on doing Power Tour
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
04/17/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 1
My fat pig is still nice on twisty roads, yes it could do better, but it’s a BMW after all. So this 8 series should be quite fun on the stuff we drove at the meet. My guess is that the Brits with the RX 8 and the MG would have a little more fun, but the 8 would always be in their rearview mirror.
"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee)
04/17/2017 at 18:34, STARS: 0
A big luxury GT coupe of some brand.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
04/17/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 1
The Maybach 57S coupe, naturally.
"mazda616" (mazda616)
04/17/2017 at 18:46, STARS: 1
Oh, I don’t think it. I know it. You should see my taste in music. I spent the biggest part of the workday today listening to Patsy Cline.
"feather-throttle-not-hair" (feather-throttle-not-hair)
04/17/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 1
I’d choose to drive across a country that doesn’t use kilometers
(insert eagleboner gif here)
In all seriousness, i think i’d go for a S65 AMG coupe or if i’m bringing friends, a 4 door.
Just effortless mile covering ability, lots of straight line speed, comfort, the works.
the downside is lots of weight which makes those occasional twisties less fun than they could be. Still handles better than most cars on the road though.
Plus, you only have to go like 5K miles, so it probably wouldn’t even break by then.
"71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors" (adamprotter)
04/17/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 1
I did Los Angeles to Connecticut in my 2016 WRX STi , and while it was a fine car, it was a pain in the back after 400 miles. I might be a bit of a wimp, but it’s all I could manage before having to sleep. My girlfriend/DJ/navigator couldn’t drive stick so all the driving was on me.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/17/2017 at 19:56, STARS: 0
open top vw........
"Elumerere" (elumerere)
04/17/2017 at 21:45, STARS: 0
‘99 911 Carrera. Done it, best experience ever.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
04/17/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 1
S65 AMG, seats 4 comfortably, looks like Bruce Wayne would drive it.
"IAN_Z" (theonline)
04/17/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 0
Rolls-Royce Wraith - supremely luxurious, powerful and sporty
Citroen DS - cushy interior, flawless ride
Porsche 911 - sporty, luxurious
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
04/18/2017 at 01:34, STARS: 1
I live in California. I bought my M5 off of eBay from a seller in Detroit, a few short days from Christmas in an economically challenged part of the country. Driving a 500HP car in the snow isn’t really possible so I flew to Detroit and then headed to my family, in New Jersey, for a visit and to leave the car in a garage with them until spring and ship it back or whatever. Surely not drive it. Surely not.
I forgot how cheap gas is outside of California. So I changed plans, got the satellite radio enabled, and drove from Detroit through the entire wide assed states of Ohio and Pennsylvania and hung out with the fam a few days and decided: fuck it. I went down the Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains, and just slowly turned west. I listened to great music at a bar in Kansas City after teaching the hotel valets how to operate the SMG E60 transmission (“How do you put it in park?” “Well it’s a manual transmission so...”). I zipped across Texas, had a blast in Arizona and saw a huge hole in the ground and had great BBQ in Santa Fe and still wasn’t done. Once I got home to CA I didn’t want to stop driving the car so I went up the entire state following the coast the whole way. This was the expensive part of the trip as the car has an amazing thirst.
Reflecting on the above, I think I’ve made some good choices in life. I digress.
The GTS you’ll be glad to get out of, and have no room for stuff. Creature comforts suffer.
In the M5 the shocks are filled with a electromechanical magnetic fluid so I can adjust the suspension while driving with a special button.
You also don’t have a very good sound system in the GTS. I don’t mean the stereo. I mean the music created under the hood. While the GTS is truly magical in its exhaust note, it’s not the sublime whine of a V10 at 8500rpm.
Also pretty great drink holders in the BMW.
"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection)
04/18/2017 at 03:16, STARS: 0
From what I’ve read the E60 isn’t as much of a boat than the F10 is.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
04/18/2017 at 04:37, STARS: 0
"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed)
04/18/2017 at 06:07, STARS: 0
Phaeton W12
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
04/18/2017 at 07:57, STARS: 0
Legitimately wasn’t joking either. These things eat miles,
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
04/18/2017 at 07:58, STARS: 0
Yep, my grandma was always a Grand Marquis owner and hers were amazing for road trips. Six people in there was still more comfortable than four in a mid-size.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
04/19/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 1
For most of my life I have traversed the US of A in a 1997 Ford F350 Crew Cab long bed with a 7.3 Powerstroke. It has carried my family all the way from Alaska to Cabo to Maine and all over British Columbia. Now for a family and sometimes 1-3 dogs this was the best cross country vehicle. Could hold all of our stuff, fit all of us in relative comfort, and was damn near bulletproof. Hell, my dad still DDs it.
We were on the interstate in Pennsylvania and an old man turned left in front of us while I was driving. I slammed on the brakes, but still ended up blowing through the truck portion of his DTS like a hot knife through butter. The whole trunk was hanging off the side of his car and the only real issue we had was the steering box jammed and we couldn’t turn left. I got to the side of the interstate and the old man drove off. There is more to the story, but the truck we fully repaired in 3 days and we kept traveling around the eastern seaboard like nothing had happened.
Now saying that, I really want to travel around in a classic car. I don’t fucking care about anything else but the feeling it will give. And if it breaks it breaks, I can fix most things and that is part of the fun. That or drive my ‘06 GTO around too. That would be equally fun.
"Justino6969" (justino6969)
04/24/2017 at 09:00, STARS: 1
My truck, because I just bought it and I want to drive it.
Also averaging 22.4 mpg right now and a 26 gallon tank, so I shouldn’t have to stop often. Rides smooth, lots of room, good sound system, and power.