I need a road trip car.

"TheStraightSixKid" (thestraightsixkid)
07/20/2015 at 10:39 • Filed to: None

For my 22nd birthday i would like to go on a road trip with some friends across the USA! Do you any of you lovely people have any suggestions? The trip will last two maybe three weeks. I need some thing that will carry six people in relative comfort, good storage space, and Good fuel economy. I was thinking about buying a used school bus, but i think that would be too big. My budget is around $5K

DISCUSSION (38)

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:43

Sounds like you’re gonna need a van of some sort. What’s your budget?

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:44

90’s Caprice wagon with 305

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:47

Volvo 940 wagon with rear facing seats?

TheStraightSixKid > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
07/20/2015 at 10:49

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:50

Kinja'd!!!

TheStraightSixKid > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2015 at 10:50

Hmmm i hadn’t thought about the 940.

TheStraightSixKid > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
07/20/2015 at 10:50

That would be awesome with a T-56

kanadanmajava1 > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:51

If you don’t care about overlanding minivan should work. They can be boring but they serve this purpose well.

I and my friend(s) were think about doing similar (excluding the birthday and good fuel economy). We planned to buy some large 60’s land yacht from California, drive it to Florida and have it shipped home afterwards. And braking down on the way has to happen or else it isn’t a proper road trip.

TheStraightSixKid > kanadanmajava1
07/20/2015 at 10:55

Kinja'd!!!

Wacko > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:56

You need a 2013-2015 pathfinder. Everyone get leg room, sits 7 with some space to spare. Good gas milage for a 7 seater crossover. Passing is a breeze, and you get a comfortable ride. And officially it’s not a minivan.

The pathfinder is made to road trip.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:56

Hate to say it but a minivan would be perfect. I got one really like them so...

Try and find a nice Honda Odessey (or however the heck its spelt)

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 10:59

A 90s Town Car has long enough gears that it almost gets minivan economy on the highway. Plus, $3000 buys a lot of gas.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:01

I say find a Previa, because mid-engine and stick! haha

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:03

I second the Previa! Because what minivan is cooler than a supercharged, mid-engines, RWD minivan?

TheStraightSixKid > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
07/20/2015 at 11:04

Will a town car fit six people?

TheStraightSixKid > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
07/20/2015 at 11:05

I do like the 1st gen Odessey because of the car doors.

Sam > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:05

Well, since the 300SL Gullwing won’t fit your needs, I guess the next best choice would be something like an Odyssey or a Grand Caravan. Really any late-90’s to early 2000s minivan would be a solid choice.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:06

Two benches and a wide car means comfortable seating for six.

kanadanmajava1 > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:07

Really nice Lotus model. Some really bad ones can still be found rather cheap. And I’m pretty sure that you wouldn’t have settle for a single brake down with a cheap Lotus...

TheStraightSixKid > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/20/2015 at 11:16

Why hasn’t anyone made a racing series with the Previa?

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:19

Realistically your vehicle doesn’t exist. Carrying enough stuff for 6 people in and of itself is going to be a challenge, let alone where you’re actually going to put said people. And a vehicle that is big enough to do that is not going to be good on gas, particularly when loaded down with 6 people plus their stuff. Your thought process of a school bus is probably the best solution. You could probably get away with getting a short bus, as you should have ample enough seating with one of them. And you could take out the last row or two of seats for increased storage room. Something like this would be perfect. And you don’t even need the wheelchair lift, so you might be able to find one cheaper. But having rear AC would be a boon for the passengers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Ford-…

TheStraightSixKid > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
07/20/2015 at 11:28

I’m keeping the wheelchair lifter.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:42

crown vic or dode charger cause people will move out of your way on highways and both are very comfortable highway cruisers

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 11:46

Get a large van, works for touring bands. Benches, room for 6, easy to fix. Not the greatest mpg but for 6 people and things it’s hard to beat. Try to find a diesel and that may get slightly better mpg.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 12:27

Used minivan. And for $5000, your best bet is probably a used Chrysler van.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Wacko
07/20/2015 at 12:29

And those are available for $5000?

deekster_caddy > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 12:50

Buick Park Avenue, circa 2002 or so. Ultra for supercharged bonus.

lone_liberal > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 12:52

Minivan with a roof cargo carrier. The only other thing I could think of is a Flex but I think they will be out of your budget. A school bus will use way too much gas.

Wacko > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
07/20/2015 at 15:00

Sorry, didn’t see your 5 k budget

TheStraightSixKid > Wacko
07/20/2015 at 20:43

Well i wouldn’t count used pathfinder out. I like the way look, pretty reliable, and easy-ish to work on.

TheStraightSixKid > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
07/20/2015 at 20:44

I like the idea, but don’t they get 10mpg.

TheStraightSixKid > Sam
07/20/2015 at 20:48

You know i can see why you may not want two million dollar car with little visibility, no trunk space, and expensive parts that i probably won’t be able to find on the side of the road at a moments notice.

TheStraightSixKid > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
07/20/2015 at 20:49

Do you know what vans come with a diesel?

TheStraightSixKid > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
07/20/2015 at 20:54

YASSSSSSSSSSS

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 21:03

I'm assuming American Domestics had a diesel version at one point or another.

Sam > TheStraightSixKid
07/20/2015 at 21:48

Plus, fitting six guys in one... There’d be some pretty hefty man touching going on there.

TheStraightSixKid > Sam
07/20/2015 at 22:58

Who said anything about “just touching”

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > TheStraightSixKid
07/21/2015 at 06:49

About 14 or so, but it can be stretched to like 18 on the highway if you find a good 2wd model with the 5.3 and judicious use of cruise control.