Best Cross Country Touring Car

"UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy" (smithtaylorm) 08/20/2019 at 08:48 • Filed to: None

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If money were no object, what would it be? I’m talking most comfortable highway/paved backroad cruiser to take from Ohio to California. This is not actually going to Happen, but I had an idea of trying to think of the most comfortable GT car to take from our place to our relatives in San Diego. Power, comfort, handling matter but mpg and price does not. Something that would make you consider driving the whole way instead of flying.

My vote goes for the 991.2 Carrera 4S. Room for a couple suitcases, plenty of power, 7 speed manual, AWD so we can take it over the mountains any season.

pip bip - choose Corrour > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:00

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Chevy SS manual

functionoverfashion > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:04

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In college I road-tripped cross country in a 1990 7-series - just a lowly 735iL no less - but damn, it was sooo comfy and sooo smooth at 90mph all day long. A/C just breathed out of everywhere even in 95 degree heat, and it just asked for more - this, with two bikes on the roof, camping gear and skis in the back (we went to Mt. Hood along the way).

I’m not saying you’re wrong, but it’s hard to beat a big German cruiser for that job. 

phenotyp > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:16

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The only cars I’ve ever felt just as good getting out of as when I got in we’re E60s. Best seats ever made. Set the cruise at 95, and just let it run.

Can’t beat a big German car for cruises. 

Dakotahound > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:22

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I am a big Porsche fan, and my daily driver is a Boxster, but you really want something larger for cross-country travel. My vote is a Cadillac ATS-V Coupe with a 6-speed manual transmission. Actua lly, the automatic might be a better choic e for cruising, but I like a manual.

Yes, there are Mercedes and BMWs that wi ll fit the bill, but Cadillacs have a very smooth ride, which is important for long trips.

By the way, I have taken rambling cross-country trips in an Opel GT, an Opel Kadett B Rallye, and a VW 11-window Westfalia bus. I have also taken relatively long trips in a GMC Safari and a Toyota p ickup (with a cap). Mid-trip, weary from the road, I would have traded any of them for the Cadillac.

Kiltedpadre > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:24

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The Porsche might be great once you hit the mountains, but because of all those flat, straight, potholey interstate miles before that I’d want something a bit more supple.

I’m thinking a W-12, AWD Bentley Flying Spur would be my choice. It’s got the AWD for when you need it and plenty of power to do whatever you ask of it. Plus an interior that I can definitely see myself spending lots of time in.

I would love to make this journey on old US routes in an Imperial Airflow. Why? Because it sounds like one hell of an epic journey.

AestheticsInMotion > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:36

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Top spec Volvo wagon. Easy choice.

Or maaaaaybe a Bentley/rolls if we're being rediculous

Milky > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 09:58

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I know what I’d pick.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 10:00

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Posted about this a while back, got some interesting responses

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/question-time-inspired-by-this-grand-tour-episode-1833773559

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 10:17

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Easy:

Plenty of power if needed, plenty of handling ( yes they actually handle very well for a Muscle car ), great ride, plus 25 mpg when cruising is no problem.

QCGoose > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 10:44

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Lexus LC500.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 10:59

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Evo IX! Wait, I'm bad at this... 

nermal > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 08/20/2019 at 11:38

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Toyota Avalon. Comfy, reliable, nice to drive, and basically invisible on the road.

Driving thru the Midwest in a Porch or other rare / expensive car will only attract unwanted attention.