What's The Most California Car Ever?

"PRBot II" (prbot2) 01/02/2014 at 16:23 • Filed to: cars by state, california

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Anything at all. Your choice. What's the most California way to get around?

Why do I ask, you say? Because I'm tired of hearing that the best-selling vehicle for nearly every state is the Ford F-Series. I'm more interested in what the best vehicle for the state should be.

Also, if you think the most California vehicle happens to be the F-Series, then by all means put it down.

And as always...

Choose wisely!

thebigbossyboss > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:25

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Prius. I certainly don't think it's the *best* (in fact it probably is one of the worst) way to get around. But driving a prius says California like no other.

EL_ULY > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:25

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Prius

DatASSun > thebigbossyboss 01/02/2014 at 16:25

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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit .

Crocket Bernet > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:26

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For driving across the desert and hard parking in front of the club.

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:29

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Is there any doubt?

For Sweden > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:29

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Prius, Tesla, or veggie oil Merc.

$kaycog > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:29

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1968 Mustang California Special, because...............special.

AM3R > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:29

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Any old Porsche convertible or really any car that looks nice and different and you like to drive.

I'd LOVE an RWB 911 to cruise around in Cali..

davedave1111 > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:30

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What else?

Adam Kaslikowski > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:31

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Classic Convertible Caddy. It is impossible to park anywhere, terribly inefficient, and is a poster child for form over function. In other words, it perfectly reflects the dual insanity and desirability of living here.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:31

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This is probably the most California everything ever.

HammerheadFistpunch > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:31

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LS600h

Subtle, conservative but super luxurious and opulent, HOV lane rights (do they still do that for Hybrids?) and a big race derived V8

Its the perfect car for California

davedave1111 > Adam Kaslikowski 01/02/2014 at 16:32

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Was it one of those that was on Big Muscle with a massive blower sticking out of the bonnet? Definitely a good call.

area man > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:33

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Having just watched the new "Comedians in Cars," this is a solid contender

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:33

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When I think California I think gen 1 convertible light-blue Mustangs and VW Beetles of any kind (not the new beetle though).

Maybe these days a Tesla, since they are built there.

Personally I'd go for the Mustang.

ChampagneChariot > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:34

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Fiat 500e, so Californian it is sold exclusively there.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > For Sweden 01/02/2014 at 16:35

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Is that first one really the best way to get around in California? More like the most boring...

EL_ULY > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/02/2014 at 16:35

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made by a Texas chicken farmer :] But yes in a way

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:37

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Actually, I just remembered what the best choice is:

Flat Six > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:38

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Since this is "all time", my vote is on the Beetle.

If we are talking present day only, unfortunately it is probably a Prius or middle class camry/civic/accord/corolla beige-mobile

Hoccy > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:40

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My relative in California drives a Corvette cabrio, so I'd go with that. Not sure why, but it makes sense to me as well, the car is very California.

EL_ULY > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:40

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Because Laguna Seca!!!!

wkiernan > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 16:55

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well, gee, that's easy!

BJohnson11 > $kaycog 01/02/2014 at 17:01

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Came here to suggest a convertible Mustang 'California Special'.

$kaycog > BJohnson11 01/02/2014 at 17:03

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Great minds yada yada yada! ;D I think it's the perfect answer.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 17:05

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A late 70s Toyota, with a 20R/22R hybrid engine.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 17:11

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In my experience visiting California, the most overwhelming car I remember seeing was the S Class, hands down.

JohnPlayerSpecial > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 17:17

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The Ferrari Kansas.

Manuél Ferrari > HammerheadFistpunch 01/02/2014 at 17:19

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You can't drive solo in the HOV lane with regular hybrids anymore. You have to have a plug-in hybrid or pure EV.

Manuél Ferrari > davedave1111 01/02/2014 at 17:20

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This wins. Nobody can afford it. But everyone in CA would buy one if they could :)

davedave1111 > Manuél Ferrari 01/02/2014 at 17:21

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Exactly. It's so perfect that they named the state after it.

webmonkees > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 17:27

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Anything convertible.

Sinanigans > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 17:28

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Like, totally should be this car...

AluminumFoil > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:01

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*troll face*

twinturbobmw > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:03

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Evoque. Because you care more about bling than anything else.

snowplz > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:13

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obviously

Z_Stig > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:15

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E46 M3 vert in Laguna Seca Blue....for obvious reasons. Make it SMG for LA traffic.

Team6.1 > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:23

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Tesla Model S. Perfect blend of I'm better than you and I love the environment

Tom McParland > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:25

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a) it's made there b) it's green (them rich Cali folk love their green cars) c) it's fast (them Cali folk also love their fast cars) d) it's expensive (do I really need to explain that one?)

Saloon_Hoon > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 18:26

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Woody Wagon - VW Bus - '57 Bel Air

I don't even surf but these always reminded me of life in CA

PRBot II > Tom McParland 01/02/2014 at 18:35

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You may have been Kinja'd.

Tesla Model S, I presume?

Edit: I may have been Kinja'd instead. Image was not visible at first.

JohnPlayerSpecial > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/02/2014 at 20:34

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Ugh now I want a Double Double Animal Style.

mikeluscher159 > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 20:57

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I know the WORST Calli car....

http://content.time.com/time/specials/…

mikeluscher159 > mikeluscher159 01/02/2014 at 20:58

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It's a stupid Smogged SBC 3 speed auto power sapping C3 Corvette

Legacy40k > PRBot II 01/02/2014 at 21:42

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Ferrari California! It's in the name!

SpeedSix > Z_Stig 01/02/2014 at 23:45

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I thought the SMG was particularly bad in traffic, but better at speed...

SpeedSix > PRBot II 01/03/2014 at 00:38

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Mercedes-Benz 250SL California Coupe

The 250SL California Coupe was a very rare 2+2 version of the already rare 1-year-only 250SL. Instead of a folding top, the space was occupied by a pair of small seats and the car was only paired with the removable Pagoda hardtop.

How much more California can you get from a car with California in its name?

Z_Stig > SpeedSix 01/03/2014 at 01:05

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It can be, depending on the shift program you have it in. At least you have 11 programs to choose from!

Renegade > SpeedSix 01/03/2014 at 13:19

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I've always wanted to cruise Highway 1 in one of these.