What car would you take?

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04/07/2014 at 19:13 • Filed to: What would you take?

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You are going on a road trip across the United States with your Lady Friend/Companion

You will sleep in your car, and live inside it.

What do you choose?

The car is not to be a Camper, and not intended to be converted into a camper. It will be able to sleep two, Semi-Comfortably.

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Obvious answer is obvious.


DISCUSSION (55)


Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:14

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idon'tthinkit'lleverhappen


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/07/2014 at 19:15

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Why not? Hehe


Kinja'd!!! Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:16

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Honda Element.....back seats fold totally flat, the car is reliable as hell, can be had with a Manual, and isn't a terrible car overall.

Or the Pontiac Aztec, it has a fucking tent.


Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:17

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You are going on a road trip across the United States with your Lady Friend.

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Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
04/07/2014 at 19:17

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Good choice! Very durable also, Lots of space.

That was the only thing I like about the Aztec, Haha.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/07/2014 at 19:18

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Oh Haha. A companion then.


Kinja'd!!! Anon > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:19

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can I cheat and use cars not legal in America? If so I choose the CLS 63 AMG wagon!


Kinja'd!!! Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:20

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I like everything about the Aztec to be honest.....its a car, its meant to be a car with a tent and it does a decent enough job at it.

And the element is also water proof Should your lady and you have some extra curricular activities.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Anon
04/07/2014 at 19:20

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Yes. Just don't tell Customs :)


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
04/07/2014 at 19:22

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Haha, that cracked me up. The seats go allll the way down. Perfect.


Kinja'd!!! Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:23

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I want an Element now....fuck.

Like this would be perfect for my weekend camping trips....The cobalt is too cramped and the "farm" truck has no insulation and its too fucking cold for it.


Kinja'd!!! Mike Leary > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:27

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Kinja'd!!! Yossarian > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:29

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new escalade esv, because if I'm gonna be sleeping in it I better be damn comfortable


Kinja'd!!! $kaycog > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:30

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I'd take this Ford GT, and it would be with a guy friend/companion.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
04/07/2014 at 19:30

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Dammit, I want one now. The Element was sort of in a class of it's own.

Only competitor, the Fj cruiser was expensive, and had a blind spot the size of Rhode Island.


Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:30

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Nah, I bat for the home team, I just somehow keep being single.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > $kaycog
04/07/2014 at 19:31

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Iwantitnow.

That's pretty awesome.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Yossarian
04/07/2014 at 19:32

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Haha, Good choice.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/07/2014 at 19:32

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Freedom is nice.

I miss putting my feet on shit, and making impulsive purchases.


Kinja'd!!! Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:34

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How do you think I afford having put a new clutch in.


Kinja'd!!! lone_liberal > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
04/07/2014 at 19:36

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That was my first thought!

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Kinja'd!!! Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:36

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The FJ cruiser had ZERO VISIBILITY. Any time I drove one I just closed my eyes and hoped for the best, it was the same if I had my eyes open.

The Element is in a class of its own, it is the more useful smaller SUV thingy majiggy on the market.

I love that it has a Manual Option, the engines are Honda's so super reliable, and on top of that, modifiable, you can make some serious power out of ANY honda engine.


Kinja'd!!! Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > lone_liberal
04/07/2014 at 19:37

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I feel like its sorta sad how bad I want one of these......Its my new obsession car wise.


Kinja'd!!! hike > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:38

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I feel like Previa has been my answer a lot lately. I'd prefer one with the captain chairs in the back. The third row fold completely flat, with captain chairs, I could throw a little table in the back for dinner, and it has a ton of space overall. The only downside is that is isn't terrific on fuel. And the headlights suck.


Kinja'd!!! JR1 > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:39

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I usually don't think wagons are a good option for a car. But considering this is the only option really I suppose this will work.

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Kinja'd!!! Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:43

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I believe I'd find me something like this, with a nice comfy bed in the back.

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When the van's a rockin', something, something, something....


Kinja'd!!! $kaycog > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:48

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One of my favorite pictures!


Kinja'd!!! Stupidru > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:48

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I have taken my 09 Forester XT to Colorado and semi-comfortably slept with another person in the back. If I went with my wife, I wouldn't hesitate to take the same car


Kinja'd!!! camaroboy68ss > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:50

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easy choice 1961 Chevy Impala. Comfortable ride, lots of room. Bench seat so lady friend can cozy up on the road, massive trunk for everything. Plus it has style.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
04/07/2014 at 19:50

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I sat inside one. Insta-Nope.

I also think it's great with Manual available.


Kinja'd!!! GeorgeyBoy > Mike Leary
04/07/2014 at 19:53

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Dude my ex had one of these, I wanted to kill myself after 10 min of driving it.


Kinja'd!!! Autofixation > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 19:54

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2006 Legacy GT Wagon.


Kinja'd!!! exizeo - still loving fourza > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 20:14

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E60 M5 wagon with SMG II


Kinja'd!!! In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > Autofixation
04/07/2014 at 20:25

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Lesbian Gay Transvestite Wagon?


Kinja'd!!! In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 20:29

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I would Goonet Exchange an 2013 S6 Avant because JDM YO. But I would have a massive white wave following me from the Jalopnik crowd.


Kinja'd!!! BaconSandwich is tasty. > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 20:37

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Panamera. Nice handling, loads of room, and comfy.

So I've been told. I still think they'd make excellent road trip vehicles. Anyone want to get a hold of one and try it out?


Kinja'd!!! revrseat70 > $kaycog
04/07/2014 at 20:51

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Kinja'd!!! Axial > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 20:51

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If I'm going on a road trip, whatever I'm driving better have some flash. A Volvo V70 is not the answer.


Kinja'd!!! revrseat70 > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 20:53

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Yup.. that ought 'a do it


Kinja'd!!! Mike Leary > GeorgeyBoy
04/07/2014 at 21:09

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well its shit to drive but not bad to sleep in


Kinja'd!!! Mike Leary > GeorgeyBoy
04/07/2014 at 21:10

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but i didn't think it was "that bad"


Kinja'd!!! M54B30 > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 21:11

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I narrowed it down to three. M5 wagon, because M5 wagon. No seriously, we saw on Top Gear that the E39 wagons have lots of space and the E60 is bigger yet. But a smooth ride, beautiful interior, fantastic performance and great looks complete this package. X5M would sleep two easily and look menacing. Not as "below the radar" as the M5 but the elevated sitting position is great for long trips. Yukon Denali for super lux and space for all your crap.


Kinja'd!!! beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > hike
04/07/2014 at 21:26

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a bull bar and some decent driving lights are the best modification for these. My parents had one when I was younger, It didn't have the captains chairs but both rows could fold down flat.


Kinja'd!!! beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 21:28

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This old badass.

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Kinja'd!!! awe46m3zcp > jkm7680
04/07/2014 at 21:31

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This with an

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Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > M54B30
04/07/2014 at 21:39

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Good choices, and reasoning behind them!


Kinja'd!!! gabdere > Autofixation
04/08/2014 at 00:12

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I hate that their goddamn sunroofs are never tinted!


Kinja'd!!! catkam623 misses his 944 > jkm7680
04/12/2014 at 21:25

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I'm gonna be that guy and say miata because it's always the answer and at least you'll be entertained on the trip.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > catkam623 misses his 944
04/12/2014 at 21:27

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So. How do you sleep comfortably in a Miata?


Kinja'd!!! catkam623 misses his 944 > jkm7680
04/12/2014 at 21:44

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quite simply you keep sleeping pad and sleeping bag in trunk huddle with female for warmth. Who may or may not have abandoned you by now which if she has is actually a good thing because she won't be complaining about how fast your taking the corners.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > catkam623 misses his 944
04/12/2014 at 21:49

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That could sorta work. I'm 6'3 and my lady friend is 6 so that might nt work. Haha


Kinja'd!!! catkam623 misses his 944 > jkm7680
04/12/2014 at 21:51

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Oh this is serious?


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > catkam623 misses his 944
04/12/2014 at 21:54

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Haha no, just dreaming of what it would be.

My Gf would shoot me in the foot if I told her that I wanted to do this.


Kinja'd!!! catkam623 misses his 944 > catkam623 misses his 944
04/12/2014 at 21:57

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If you can get you're hands on one this Alfa Romeo station wagon is pretty, awesome and literally amazing.


Kinja'd!!! catkam623 misses his 944 > jkm7680
04/12/2014 at 22:20

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oh in that case didn't you like the Alfa how gorgeous is that thing.