by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 09/06/2017 at 21:23
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 09/06/2017 at 21:23
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Given recent events in Texas. We’ve learned that the supply of refined gas won’t last nearly as long as most people though it would (about 3 hours.) So with this new information, what vehicle would you want in an apocalypse since gas guzzling SUVs and trucks seem to be impractical.
We’ll assume there’s enough gas left out there for your car that must get at least 30 mpg city and 35 mpg hwy.
What would you choose Oppo?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/06/2017 at 21:25, STARS: 3
A horse.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:26, STARS: 0
PS. I stole this horrendous Photoshop of google images. Although admittedly I couldn’t do any better myself.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
09/06/2017 at 21:27, STARS: 1
Not a car. Honda grom
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:27, STARS: 1
Boooooooring! :)
Unless your going to act, dress, and only use weapons from the old west.
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
09/06/2017 at 21:27, STARS: 4
Does it have to be a car?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/06/2017 at 21:28, STARS: 3
Welcome to the ranch, it’s where I keep my 414 horses.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:29, STARS: 2
I’ll allow it, only if there’s some kind of ridiculous theme with it. Like you have to be in a cult that thinks any technology made after 1880 is evil or something.
We have to make the apocalypse as much like fallout as possible.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
09/06/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 3
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/06/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 2
First of all, why wouldn’t I dress the part? Second, have you ever seen what a Lipizzaner stallion can do to people on foot that get too close? That’s a serious zombie killer right there (I’ll assume there’s a zombie apocalypse in this fantasy because I can), and all you need in the tank is prarie grass.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/06/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 1
Ha! Well done !
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:35, STARS: 4
Bruh, you won’t be able to rely on YouTube for income after the apocalypse!
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
09/06/2017 at 21:35, STARS: 1
Probably one of the boring government CNG cars. Could probably convert it to run on methane.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
09/06/2017 at 21:40, STARS: 1
A BJ60 LandCruiser with a WVO conversion.
Actually, a Deuce and a half with the multifuel engine
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
09/06/2017 at 21:45, STARS: 2
...and I’d have a bluetooth speaker blaring the Terminator theme on repeat...
"beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard" (beardsbynelly-Rikerbeard)
09/06/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 10
The future is steam.
"f86sabre" (f86sabre)
09/06/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 1
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I can’t quote MPG, but only one vehicle is endorsed by George Peppard for post appolypse use. The Lamdmaster. The videogives a good insight into its construction
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
09/06/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 0
I’d want a horse.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 1
I’m pretty sure they’re all multifuel engines. Most military vehicles will run on any liquid that combusts.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 21:56, STARS: 0
I like this a lot.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/06/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 2
This is super boring but honestly.
It’s also the car I want now. Some thing more capable than your average car, that gets 30+mpg. And I’m pretty sure you could run it on 100% ethonal if you had too. Find some smaller steel wheels, and knobbier tires, maybe build some tougher bumpers, and your set.
So basically a AWD version of the Photoshop above, because as fun as an old Suburan would be, 6mpg wouldnt get you very far.
"Rainbow" (rainbeaux)
09/06/2017 at 22:00, STARS: 1
A Deuce-And-A-Half... Sure it’s uncomfortable, slow, and horrible on gas, but I don’t want to have to slow down for anything.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
09/06/2017 at 22:01, STARS: 2
I’ll take what I can to my private marina and slip away from all you crazy mother F’ers. you’ll never catch me
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
09/06/2017 at 22:04, STARS: 0
That looks quite modern for a steam truck. I love it
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
09/06/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 1
I’d want a big electric truck with solar panels and a wood/biomass heated generator.
I’m thinking something like a mine truck, but with better suspension. Chances are that you’ll need to be able to drive over disabled cars parked on roads, have a commanding view, have space for a defense team, and space to sleep in it (if possible).
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
09/06/2017 at 22:16, STARS: 2
road train...... just need a crew to help out......
"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay)
09/06/2017 at 22:20, STARS: 1
Easy
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
09/06/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 0
I wish that was an actual thing
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
09/06/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 0
...and a book of recipes.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
09/06/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0
and a handgun to blow my brains out when I run out of water.
"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
09/06/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 1
In that case, maybe you should get a camel.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
09/06/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 0
Swap the army diesels for some VW surplus dieselgate motors. amphibious, spacious, turreted.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
09/06/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0
But the Army diesels will run on jet fuel. So you go to the nearest airport and get fuel there because no one else will thing of that.
"The AE86 of Mt. Akina (Hachi)" (theae86)
09/06/2017 at 23:45, STARS: 0
You don’t really need much for the apocalypse. The Grom holds 55mph pretty okay so you’ll get places plus almost 100mpg.
If you want to carry stuff, just get a top box or a tank bag.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
09/06/2017 at 23:59, STARS: 2
TBH though I would probably stay at home and not be mobile if I could help it. Easier to defend and keep supplies. This would probably be the best vehicle:
"beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard" (beardsbynelly-Rikerbeard)
09/07/2017 at 00:48, STARS: 2
‘49. Russian of course.
"Amoore100" (amoore100)
09/07/2017 at 01:09, STARS: 1
Someone already said jet fuel as an acceptable loophole so, uh...
"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
09/07/2017 at 07:07, STARS: 3
It really depends on the nature of the apocalypse, and what you’re trying to do.
If you’re trying to evacuate pre -apocalypse, motorcycle if you don’t need to carry much with you. Doesn’t need to be fast, needs to be comfortable, and needs to be narrow, because you’re going to be doing a lot of lane-splitting - sure, it probably isn’t legal, but it gets you the hell out of Dodge, and faster than any car, so you’re not going to get trapped on the freeway attempting to evacuate. I’m kinda leaning towards the Honda Helix I just bought, actually. But, I’m pretty sure that’s not what you meant.
Now, the apocalypse has hit. If it’s floods, you’re turbo-fucked - and a lot of the coming natural disasters will be floods - and no car will work unless it’s an Amphicar or a Schwimmwagen or something. So, in that case, I’ll take a Schwimmwagen with a wood gas generator in the nose (to meet the fuel economy requirement - and wood gas generators were a whole thing back then in Germany):
Now, if the natural disaster is basically anything else... the problems will be impassable roads due to debris and/or fires, and power outages - those two will be the biggest problems with supply of goods. I’m of two minds here.
The first choice is a Prius e-Four, as your OP hints at. This should be able to do most soft-roading that’ll be needed (true off-roading is very unlikely to be necessary), with the ability to bring a fair amount of stuff with you, and even sleep in it if necessary. If you’re evacuating after the disaster, it’s going to be a really good bet, too - and disasters tend to be localized, so once you’re out of the area, fuel availability will be better:
(It does not actually need to be the Dazer Prius e-Four, it could just be a regular one, which is a slight lift. However, frankly, that’d help.)
However, while it’ll work great under your fuel economy constraints... I kinda want to go for another choice that’ll work better with zero fuel availability. And, what’s the best bet with zero fuel availability? A Zero DS ZF13.0 with the power tank:
Why an electric in an apocalypse, where there will likely be power outages? Well, it’s simple - you’re not charging it off the grid , you’re charging it off of solar panels. And, gasoline pumps also need the grid, as well as trucks being able to get into the station - if you do need grid electricity, you may still be able to charge even when a gas station is closed. So, I think you’re better off this way, and with 16.3 kWh of battery, you’ll also have a while to find a charge - Zero expects 184 miles of city range, 110 miles of 55 mph highway range, and 88 miles of 70 mph highway range.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
09/07/2017 at 07:26, STARS: 0
Hilux
"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
09/07/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 1
Toyota makes a factory AWD Prius for the JDM...
"VeeDubTDI" (veedubtdi)
09/07/2017 at 11:46, STARS: 1
My money would be on an electric motorcycle such as the Zero. If I had a remote homestead, I would supplement that with some sort of EV capable of towing a trailer. The fossil fuel infrastructure is too fragile to rely on, as is being demonstrated right now by the mass evacuations in Florida.