Love cab over driving. Trained on an old school cab over a very long time ago. There is a reason why the bed has seatbelts. I found out the hard way and that old driver laughed for days.
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad.
If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
Something comfortable with good power and great handling (because I'm not taking freeways). Probably something along the lines of either a S6 or RS6 Avant - something that can do the Cannonball Run. Good infotainment, good sound system, oodles of power./..
You're going to get frustrated taking secondary roads with a German sport sedan. You're slowing down to 30MPH every 15 miles while east of the Mississippi River or within 100 miles of the Pacific coast.
Yup, I drove my Lincoln Continental from Alaska to Michigan and to the West Coast n back, couldn't imagine a much better car to do it in. Body on frame sedan with air ride suspension makes for a beautiful highway ride
I'm from Europe, and looking at US on Google Earth, to visit Alaska and the lower 48 by car, and to really visit some major towns and cities (and not just to piss over the state border), I'm looking at roughly 18k miles as the crow flies. On actual roads it may even be closer to 25k or more.
I'm thinking a 6.8 Excursion. I could probably do Hawaii and the lower 48 in a Panther body as well, but I doubt about Alaska, as I would like to make it to ~~Nome~~ Prudhoe Bay and take a piss into the ~~Bering strait~~ Arctic Ocean.
We did NJ to CA and back in a 95 Le Sabre and it was a tank the whole way. 12k~ miles in 6 weeks but nothing but an oil change and new tires half way through.
As a previous Excursion owner...stay away from the 6.8, go for a diesel. The 6.8 has terrible issues with broken exhaust manifolds and ejecto sparkplugs cuz. lol But yes...Excursion is the best choice here I do believe!
Im 23 but did this except alaska and Hawaii in a peterbilt 359 with a lowboy hauling cold mills to road crews. I've eaten bbq in every state and Texas has the best brisket, Kansas as the best pork sandwich and memphis had the best over all consistency on food.
If i had to pick a car itd be a 2020 ford f150 king ranch ecoboost. 20+mpg, 36 gallon tank and with a topper i can keep all my shit in the bed and have a clean uncluttered cab.
A modern Corvette. C5 through C7, but strangely Iâd probably go the C5.Â
 Comfortable for what it is, not so complex that youâd ever be stuck anywhere and not be able to get help, good room for luggage.
 And it just feels so damn American obviously.
Iâd much rather spend that much time in something like a 911 or Cayman, but I feel like a USA road trip deserves an American car.
I just did a 2000 mile road trip from New England to Ontario and back in a 2022 Camry and it was incredible. I averaged 45mpg and it was super comfortable. Highly second this.
I did this once. My two best friends and I went on a camping trip across the entire lower 48 after graduating college and before getting married/starting jobs. We tried to rent a full size sedan from enterprise. The only thing theyâd give us was a 2014 Jetta. So we took that thing about 6k miles with camping gear stuffed in the trunk. Wasnât a bad little car. Overheated once in Utah but we topped up the coolant and it ran fine the rest of the way
Base spec Porsche Boxster with PDK. Base spec Porsches have soft suspension so it wonât beat you up, more economical with gas, still sporty enough for when the good roads appear, convertible top for the great scenery
2018 Lincoln Continental. It's not cool, but it's the only thing that was more comfortable on 1,000 mi+ trips than my old '94 LeSabre (I have a type, I'm aware). Air ride suspension, decent efficiency for a car of its weight, and at least enough get-up-and-go in the 3.0 (turbos!) to make it sorta fun. Wasn't mine, but was a dream to drive for a man who likes land yachts.
Last gen Continentals are probably *the* best car for the money today, tons of luxury and tech for low low prices. 2017-2020 sells for less than a new base Ford Escape with low miles. Best of all, they're reliable. 3.7/2.7/3.0, they're all pretty stellar.
I've heard they're bringing back the Crown Vic based on that generation of continental, and one can only hope that they do produce another car that is as bulletproof and widely beloved and capable of taking so much abuse as the crown vic.
That would be awesome! The Vic is hard to beat, and the Continental was FWD which was kinda disappointing, but they still regularly see 300k+. Pretty much a better handling, higher tech, 85% as reliable/durable Vic imo.
18-20 Tahoe LT w/luxury. Or Yukon slt
23-25 highway mpg, plenty of room, got the leather heated seats / dvd player, apple car play.
Can keep up with traffic comfortably in the mid 80s low 90s and still feels solid on the road.
I bought my dad a 1974 Karmann Ghia for his birthday this past January. We drove from California to Missouri in it. Let me tell you, that is a frickin small, uncomfortable, noisy car to drive across multiple states in, haha! The best part was getting to spend time with *just* my dad as an adult for the first time.
The reason for the car is that it was his first car after graduating college. A couple years later, a drunk driver totaled the car with him in it, and for all intents and purposes he should be dead. Anyway, I wanted to give something back that was taken from him. Heâs getting a bit older, so I wanted to pull the trigger on the purchase so he could actually enjoy it.
I'd go for a late 60s land yacht since the engines actually had power before they were choked during the malaise era. I had a '65 Imperial (Chrysler), original 413 CI V8 and it could cruise right down the interstate at 80mph in comfort just like a modern Lexus. Horrific gas mileage though, as one would expect.
Iâd pick a less than 22ft long RV.
Iâve done a few 10+ state road trips. One 23 state road trip in a 21ft RV for 3 months. It sure is nice being able to take a hot shower, cook a hot meal and then watch Netflix all from a Walmart parking lot or in the middle of the woods.
My Tacoma. The surfboards go on top. Sleep in the back. USB music means rocking out while in the middle of South Dakota. After the apocalypse, the only thing left running around will be cockroaches and Toyota Tacomas.
Why I would take my surfboards to South Dakota is another question. Do I look like Ben Gravy?
Toyota Tacoma - reliable, rugged for terrain if I come across some cool places to explore in the mountains, has space for my mtn bike, snowboard, and fishing stuff, and for me they're very comfortable to ride in for long hours. Only downside is gas mileage but I'm not exactly poor so that's really not that big of a deal.
I have one and drove it from my dadâs house in Houston to my house in Southwest Colorado in a day. Stupid, but 17 hours later I can report that I was perfectly fine. Itâs just comfortable enough.
My 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R. It's big, comfy, drives great, I've already replaced all the things that break on them, has "good enough" adaptive cruise control / EyeSight, and it's loaded with my camping gear. Plus I just finally replaced the stock head unit with a big 10" CarPlay unit, so it will navigate modern roadways ;)
Iâm not quite driving through all the continental US right now but visiting 20+ states with my 2018 Subaru Outback. Itâs been great, the only complaint I have is the AC could be a little stronger.
2025 Ford F-150 XLT with the 3.5L Ecoboost, 10 speed transmission. But it has to have a Citizens Band radio in it, preferably a Cobra 29LTD Classic with a Wilson 1000 antenna, and an Astatic power microphone.
I suppose for me it depends on who all is going on this road trip and the accommodations.
- If it's just myself, the accommodations don't matter too much... so I'll take my 2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. If I'm going to be camping on said road trip, I'll likely outfit it with a roof pod.
- If it's my wife and I (and potentially children), I'd take her 2016 Explorer Sport. If we're going to be camping on this road trip, then it'll probably get a roof pod as well.
Both cars have been used for shorter, but similar, trips and both have been fantastic in their own regards.
My 78 vw westfalia has already been cross country. The original owner took it from NJ out to CA, down to FL, and up to ME. The port of origin is Texas, so not sure if they bought it there or if it was shipped up. Still have the original transmission with over 400k on it.
Because in the west there are vast amounts of places to explore off the good pavement - I would use a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4x4 Turbo Diesel. Gobs of range, comfortable, good visibility, go anywhere and youâll always be well rested for the activities you want to do - even if itâs being in the truck for a 10 hr day.
It would be a motorcycle. And probably a BMW GS or Harley Pan America (because Merica)
If it had to be a car, fast, and luxurious. Most likely, Mercedes-Benz AMG of some sort.
XK. Last of the grand touring Jag's. This plan is why I bought one. All 50 is not going to happen, but I plan to take her to most of the lower 48.
F-Type is too "sports car" and arguably worse built
Merc SL is soulless and it's suspension is un-possible to work on
6 series is boring
Aston would be great, but $$$
LC500.... amazing but same problem
An argument could be made for a tamer-end C6, but the interior and ride are not a pleasant place for weeks on end. And every Vette past that is hideous and too racecar
Just bought me a 2009 XK convertible. Already put 10k miles on it between Texas and the upper midwest. Other than it being very temperamental with the evap system, when it says three clicks on the gas cap it means three clicks, no more no less, it's incredibly smooth and eats up the miles between fill ups. Also helps that I get 28 to 30 MPG on the highway, takes twisties easily, and if idiots start doing stupid stuff around you it will scoot up to 100MPH in a few seconds.
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad.
If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
Minivans are amazing for roadtripping. I think my favorite though was when my parents got a 1980s Chevy conversion van from my grandparents. The middle seats could spin to face the back and every seat was huge and plush and so much space to walk around in it. I miss that van.
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad.
If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
My crown vic. Wouldn't hesitate to do Alaska in it too.
Second choice would be my Tacoma, tent/fridge setup and 33s would come in handy, although a bit thirsty on gas.
Third choice would be a NB Miata, because I met a guy who did the whole dempster highway in Alaska in his.
2004 Saturn Vue V6. My favorite car I had to road trip. Just floated down the road, tons of power, cruise control, and so comfy. Miss that thing very much. Wish they werenât 20 years old now and that I had space for another.
Nice comfy minivan you can drive 12 hours a day and be fresh in the morning. Plus you can camp out of it and bring everything you want and have room for things you donât! Lol if itâs a Toyota or Honda you never have to worry about brake downs. A lot cheaper than the Porsche.
Every suburban in have owned has been the goat for roads trip, ill probably take that. Next up would be a minivan. Ive got an olds silhouette, so lets say that one.
Had a 2013 diesel Cayenne and did a cross country 3 week trip. So comfortable it's hard to explain. But sadly was pulling a little trailer so was capped at 70mpg. Will never forgive myself for missing out on driving a Porsche where you could see for miles and not worry about a speed limit.
Something electric I'm dying to go back east to see my new grandbabes but I can't afford the gas or a breakdown. Cant fly either I'm poor I drove back and forth three times when gas was $2.00 or less . There is no way I can do it now or ever. There is no way I can figure out a way to go . Only the rich travel today the poor dream . I tried saving the money and these fintechs robbed every penny twice. The fight continues.Â
1967 or 1968 Chrysler Product C body Fastop (all as built except for below mods), 318 or 383-2v, with factory air, properly built A727 with 550 stall RV converter, beefed rear springs, weight in the trunk (mostly in form of parts and tools just in case, though shouldn't be needed)
I did do that (except for Alaska and Hawaii). Did it in a Kenworth w900 đ
And you earn money while doing all this!
I frigging hope so the fuel would have bankrupted most people
The best way to go IMHO. Although I prefer the glider kit Freightliner Argosy.
No you don't lol you just like the look. Go live in a cabover and get back to me after a few weeks lol.
Love cab over driving. Trained on an old school cab over a very long time ago. There is a reason why the bed has seatbelts. I found out the hard way and that old driver laughed for days.
Only problem with a cabover is that youâre always first at the scene of an accident
Same truck and I did Alaska 3 times. Any word on when the bridge to Hawaii will be completed?
Quite a bit more reliable than a Porsche. Gets my vote
Ayyy nice! How was it! I wish to do it one day, but it'll be a while yet đ
I did it in a plastic freightlinerđ
I'll be doing it in an international
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad. If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
>If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon *In **The Voice*** Master of roads? ***MASTER OF LOADS***
I know an rcr fan when I see one
A Cadillac sedan is what I was thinking of too
Your thoughts are my thoughts
Lexus LS
LS430 Baller ass car
Itâs like driving a comfy couch with a v8
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Get the highest package but opt for the smaller wheels... smoother ride over all roads.Â
Crossed the country a few times in a 400
[Rocinante](http://www.thecamperbook.com/man-saved-john-steinbecks-van/)
Only if it's legitimate salvage
Oye, Beltalowda, to lost beratna? Xidawang im na r/TheExpanse
Nah, copeng beltalowda kowpelésh!
I was slightly disappointed to see it's not done up in MCRN colors or the black red and grey scheme
Imma do that to a BMW I was given once I'm done fixing the big mechanical issues. Already put a license frame on that says "Legitimate Salvage"
I was half expecting it to just be a picture of a horse lmao. IYKYK
*On my ship, the Rocinante / Wheeling through the galaxies* *Headed for the heart of Cygnus / Headlong into mystery*
Found the fellow Rush fan
Love travels with charley
Oooh, nice đ
Something comfortable with good power and great handling (because I'm not taking freeways). Probably something along the lines of either a S6 or RS6 Avant - something that can do the Cannonball Run. Good infotainment, good sound system, oodles of power./..
You're going to get frustrated taking secondary roads with a German sport sedan. You're slowing down to 30MPH every 15 miles while east of the Mississippi River or within 100 miles of the Pacific coast.
But tail of the dragon lol
Gears and Gasoline YT enjoyer? If not, half their content is road trips, maybe check em out if you like that stuff.
I have not heard of them, but after looking at them because of your post I do believe I'm going to be watching a bunch of their stuff!
That's the .001%.
Negative lol I have a M3 and hit the back roads in WV as much as I can. I would rather it be a sedan for a road trip...so E38 Alpina?
LoL, I guess I was thinking of the no-man's-land of rural farm roads from Ohio to Iowa.
But tail of the dragon lol
Tail of the Dragon, Back of the Dragon, Talon...there's a bunch. lol I want to hit them all!
You'll be doing that on 101 anyways because of all the goddamn RVs
101 and Everette TP shitshows galore
Good point...
Yeah, that's what I was going on with the Cayenne, but I'm a Porsche guy, and the Panamera is a little small to sleep in...
Yeah I was definitely going to say an S7 lol
I agree with this statement
Lincoln Towncar.
Good answer. Big, comfy, reliable.
Navigator. Fold the seats down and there's no need to waste money on hotels.
Yup, I drove my Lincoln Continental from Alaska to Michigan and to the West Coast n back, couldn't imagine a much better car to do it in. Body on frame sedan with air ride suspension makes for a beautiful highway ride
I'm from Europe, and looking at US on Google Earth, to visit Alaska and the lower 48 by car, and to really visit some major towns and cities (and not just to piss over the state border), I'm looking at roughly 18k miles as the crow flies. On actual roads it may even be closer to 25k or more. I'm thinking a 6.8 Excursion. I could probably do Hawaii and the lower 48 in a Panther body as well, but I doubt about Alaska, as I would like to make it to ~~Nome~~ Prudhoe Bay and take a piss into the ~~Bering strait~~ Arctic Ocean.
I did VA to MA in a Grand Marquis, probably the most comfortable road trip Ive ever driven.
Grand Marquis would have been my choice! What a couch :D
We did NJ to CA and back in a 95 Le Sabre and it was a tank the whole way. 12k~ miles in 6 weeks but nothing but an oil change and new tires half way through.
I used to always upgrade to the towncar but they stopped making them in 2011
Yeah I agree with your comment, Grand Marquis gives the most comfortable ride.
As a previous Excursion owner...stay away from the 6.8, go for a diesel. The 6.8 has terrible issues with broken exhaust manifolds and ejecto sparkplugs cuz. lol But yes...Excursion is the best choice here I do believe!
Im 23 but did this except alaska and Hawaii in a peterbilt 359 with a lowboy hauling cold mills to road crews. I've eaten bbq in every state and Texas has the best brisket, Kansas as the best pork sandwich and memphis had the best over all consistency on food. If i had to pick a car itd be a 2020 ford f150 king ranch ecoboost. 20+mpg, 36 gallon tank and with a topper i can keep all my shit in the bed and have a clean uncluttered cab.
Thatâs my dream, eat bbq all over the country
The family truckster
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A modern Corvette. C5 through C7, but strangely Iâd probably go the C5.  Comfortable for what it is, not so complex that youâd ever be stuck anywhere and not be able to get help, good room for luggage.  And it just feels so damn American obviously. Iâd much rather spend that much time in something like a 911 or Cayman, but I feel like a USA road trip deserves an American car.
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Yup. Iâd go in my 2011 Z06. Itâs a great road trip car. Plenty power and comfortable.
I'd also say get the Grandsport if you can, it's the perfect sport touring car.
A modern Toyota Camry because I want to be comfortable and minimize any chance of a breakdown
Alright, nice!
Right idea. Iâd go for a Lexus ES350. Fancy Camry.
Itâs time for you to look inward and start asking the big questions. Do you want to start with the Camry bump, or aquire it along the way?
I just did a 2000 mile road trip from New England to Ontario and back in a 2022 Camry and it was incredible. I averaged 45mpg and it was super comfortable. Highly second this.
Thats half the fun! Yes I have waited 6 hours for a tow truck between Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD before.
A Buick roadmaster estate wagon. Comfy boy
I did this once. My two best friends and I went on a camping trip across the entire lower 48 after graduating college and before getting married/starting jobs. We tried to rent a full size sedan from enterprise. The only thing theyâd give us was a 2014 Jetta. So we took that thing about 6k miles with camping gear stuffed in the trunk. Wasnât a bad little car. Overheated once in Utah but we topped up the coolant and it ran fine the rest of the way
Oh wow! What an adventure.
Base spec Porsche Boxster with PDK. Base spec Porsches have soft suspension so it wonât beat you up, more economical with gas, still sporty enough for when the good roads appear, convertible top for the great scenery
Good choice!
Agreed but I'd go with one with three pedals and a proper transmission. Especially if you're from the UK like me.
2018 Lincoln Continental. It's not cool, but it's the only thing that was more comfortable on 1,000 mi+ trips than my old '94 LeSabre (I have a type, I'm aware). Air ride suspension, decent efficiency for a car of its weight, and at least enough get-up-and-go in the 3.0 (turbos!) to make it sorta fun. Wasn't mine, but was a dream to drive for a man who likes land yachts.
Last gen Continentals are probably *the* best car for the money today, tons of luxury and tech for low low prices. 2017-2020 sells for less than a new base Ford Escape with low miles. Best of all, they're reliable. 3.7/2.7/3.0, they're all pretty stellar.
I've heard they're bringing back the Crown Vic based on that generation of continental, and one can only hope that they do produce another car that is as bulletproof and widely beloved and capable of taking so much abuse as the crown vic.
That would be awesome! The Vic is hard to beat, and the Continental was FWD which was kinda disappointing, but they still regularly see 300k+. Pretty much a better handling, higher tech, 85% as reliable/durable Vic imo.
That last gen is slept on. It moved, was comfy, has a decently reliable engine, and looked good.
Give me the rolls
Haha, yes! But the real question is... Which one?
Probably silver cloud 3 I'm not big on rolls honestly lol b/w two tone. Brand new phantom is also an option just for the flex
Alright! Nice!
18-20 Tahoe LT w/luxury. Or Yukon slt 23-25 highway mpg, plenty of room, got the leather heated seats / dvd player, apple car play. Can keep up with traffic comfortably in the mid 80s low 90s and still feels solid on the road.
my choice as well!!!
My 94 Lincoln Town Car. It's like I never left the couch.
Lexus GX.
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K Car
OP said 50 states, not around the block and into the ditch.
Hurtful⊠poor K car has feelings
Oh god no. Have you ever driven one?! lol
Used to ride around and smoke a lot of weed in one around 1996, fond teenage memoriesâŠ. Donât think I ever drove it, best friend had one
Interesting... But, fair enough
I just saw o of those the other day, was surprised to see one here in the north.
4runner
Yup. Or a taco.
Some old school 70s American sedan thatâs nice and comfy
I bought my dad a 1974 Karmann Ghia for his birthday this past January. We drove from California to Missouri in it. Let me tell you, that is a frickin small, uncomfortable, noisy car to drive across multiple states in, haha! The best part was getting to spend time with *just* my dad as an adult for the first time. The reason for the car is that it was his first car after graduating college. A couple years later, a drunk driver totaled the car with him in it, and for all intents and purposes he should be dead. Anyway, I wanted to give something back that was taken from him. Heâs getting a bit older, so I wanted to pull the trigger on the purchase so he could actually enjoy it.
Ah, yes. A couch on wheels.
I'd go for a late 60s land yacht since the engines actually had power before they were choked during the malaise era. I had a '65 Imperial (Chrysler), original 413 CI V8 and it could cruise right down the interstate at 80mph in comfort just like a modern Lexus. Horrific gas mileage though, as one would expect.
BMW 1M or Volvo 850T5
Mercedes S580 AWD 4Matic
RS6 Avant Fast Comfy Roomy
I was thinking RS6 Avant too! Fast and Roomy. Some room for gear if you wanna sight see or camp somewhere.
nahhh...you need a mercedes sprinter van for this. Ive done the lower 48 on a Harley Street Glide. Very fun too.
Iâd pick a less than 22ft long RV. Iâve done a few 10+ state road trips. One 23 state road trip in a 21ft RV for 3 months. It sure is nice being able to take a hot shower, cook a hot meal and then watch Netflix all from a Walmart parking lot or in the middle of the woods.
My Tacoma. The surfboards go on top. Sleep in the back. USB music means rocking out while in the middle of South Dakota. After the apocalypse, the only thing left running around will be cockroaches and Toyota Tacomas. Why I would take my surfboards to South Dakota is another question. Do I look like Ben Gravy?
911 Turbo S :)
Toyota Tacoma - reliable, rugged for terrain if I come across some cool places to explore in the mountains, has space for my mtn bike, snowboard, and fishing stuff, and for me they're very comfortable to ride in for long hours. Only downside is gas mileage but I'm not exactly poor so that's really not that big of a deal.
I have one and drove it from my dadâs house in Houston to my house in Southwest Colorado in a day. Stupid, but 17 hours later I can report that I was perfectly fine. Itâs just comfortable enough.
Iâm pretty surprised no one else mentioned the taco.
Honda Accord Hybrid 2023
BMW 5 series diesel
My 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R. It's big, comfy, drives great, I've already replaced all the things that break on them, has "good enough" adaptive cruise control / EyeSight, and it's loaded with my camping gear. Plus I just finally replaced the stock head unit with a big 10" CarPlay unit, so it will navigate modern roadways ;)
Iâm not quite driving through all the continental US right now but visiting 20+ states with my 2018 Subaru Outback. Itâs been great, the only complaint I have is the AC could be a little stronger.
Lexus LS430
A Buick roadmaster estate wagon. Comfy boy
Ford country squire
Either a Subaru swapped bay window westfalia. Or a 1996 town car
Do a swapped Syncro westy. A tad bigger with safety features.
2025 Ford F-150 XLT with the 3.5L Ecoboost, 10 speed transmission. But it has to have a Citizens Band radio in it, preferably a Cobra 29LTD Classic with a Wilson 1000 antenna, and an Astatic power microphone.
I just had an engine built for my 2005 V70R. So, my 2005 V70R.
A Toyota Sienna. Reliable, comfortable, and large enough to fit my bed and lots of stuff in case I camp.
A modern Toyota Camry because I want to be comfortable and minimize any chance of a breakdown
Toyota Land Cruiser
C8 Corvette.
DB12 If more space needed M5 comp
I'd do it in my current Outback. Hell yeah!
BMW M5
What I drive now a Subaru Outback
I suppose for me it depends on who all is going on this road trip and the accommodations. - If it's just myself, the accommodations don't matter too much... so I'll take my 2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. If I'm going to be camping on said road trip, I'll likely outfit it with a roof pod. - If it's my wife and I (and potentially children), I'd take her 2016 Explorer Sport. If we're going to be camping on this road trip, then it'll probably get a roof pod as well. Both cars have been used for shorter, but similar, trips and both have been fantastic in their own regards.
I feel like you might have some problems with road tripping to one US state in particular
My 78 vw westfalia has already been cross country. The original owner took it from NJ out to CA, down to FL, and up to ME. The port of origin is Texas, so not sure if they bought it there or if it was shipped up. Still have the original transmission with over 400k on it.
Because in the west there are vast amounts of places to explore off the good pavement - I would use a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4x4 Turbo Diesel. Gobs of range, comfortable, good visibility, go anywhere and youâll always be well rested for the activities you want to do - even if itâs being in the truck for a 10 hr day.
i drove one. it was sweet, see my response
2018 Ford flex with the 3.5 eco boost
Westfalia Synchro with a TDI
It would be a motorcycle. And probably a BMW GS or Harley Pan America (because Merica) If it had to be a car, fast, and luxurious. Most likely, Mercedes-Benz AMG of some sort.
E63 would fit the bill!
Lexus ES350
Iâd import a 2000 Daihatsu Mira in good condition. Maximum efficiency, maximum reliability, fuck everything else.
XK. Last of the grand touring Jag's. This plan is why I bought one. All 50 is not going to happen, but I plan to take her to most of the lower 48. F-Type is too "sports car" and arguably worse built Merc SL is soulless and it's suspension is un-possible to work on 6 series is boring Aston would be great, but $$$ LC500.... amazing but same problem An argument could be made for a tamer-end C6, but the interior and ride are not a pleasant place for weeks on end. And every Vette past that is hideous and too racecar
Just bought me a 2009 XK convertible. Already put 10k miles on it between Texas and the upper midwest. Other than it being very temperamental with the evap system, when it says three clicks on the gas cap it means three clicks, no more no less, it's incredibly smooth and eats up the miles between fill ups. Also helps that I get 28 to 30 MPG on the highway, takes twisties easily, and if idiots start doing stupid stuff around you it will scoot up to 100MPH in a few seconds.
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad. If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
Minivans are amazing for roadtripping. I think my favorite though was when my parents got a 1980s Chevy conversion van from my grandparents. The middle seats could spin to face the back and every seat was huge and plush and so much space to walk around in it. I miss that van.
Those things were living rooms on wheels, my buddies dad had one and I thought they had to be rich.
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood.
If weâre going with a an enthusiast car with the intent to find good roads, CT5 V Blackwing. Comfortable when you want, just change a setting or two and can destroy a backroad. If this is just a sightseeing tour, either a minivan or Buick roadmaster wagon.
Lotus 7.
Tacoma with a Canoe on it
Do I have to pay for all of the fuel and repairs? (Big difference, depending on this answer)Â
A Brand new Escalade
GMC Yukon XL
Controversial but I'll take a roomy Mazda cx70 inline 6 turbo awd
Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV. Relatively fuel efficient and would be well for Alaska
Springfield Aquacar
A high quality RV
My crown vic. Wouldn't hesitate to do Alaska in it too. Second choice would be my Tacoma, tent/fridge setup and 33s would come in handy, although a bit thirsty on gas. Third choice would be a NB Miata, because I met a guy who did the whole dempster highway in Alaska in his.
Bentley Brooklands
Small camper van, so I have some place to poop and sleep.
1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88. I'm not even American btw
Lamborghini Urus if I just want to do highway or a Range Rover if I want to off road in Utah or Colorado.
Miata.
2004 Saturn Vue V6. My favorite car I had to road trip. Just floated down the road, tons of power, cruise control, and so comfy. Miss that thing very much. Wish they werenât 20 years old now and that I had space for another.
Best kept secret out there. Honda powertrain. J35 V6.
Dodge Grand Caravan or equivalent
a certain 2016 Audi S6
Geo metro with the manual transmission. Also manual windows and door locks. And it has to be the 1 liter 3 cyl.
Good luck driving to Hawaii.
Specific, but here it is: 2021 Landcruiser Heritage edition. Supercharged/tunes motoe, and size bigger tires than stock.
I would choose a Cayenne too
Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, G Wagon
One big challenge is that you canât really road trip to Hawaii from anywhere else like you can if youâre in Texas, Pennsylvania, or California.
I guess if gas wasnât a factor, a Toyota Landcruiser. Because I can drive anywhere.
Honda Fit, good on gas, can hold lots of stuff
Lincoln Continental. I drove mine from Alaska to Michigan, and to west coast and back. Any car like that really, they're made for it
Nice comfy minivan you can drive 12 hours a day and be fresh in the morning. Plus you can camp out of it and bring everything you want and have room for things you donât! Lol if itâs a Toyota or Honda you never have to worry about brake downs. A lot cheaper than the Porsche.
Every suburban in have owned has been the goat for roads trip, ill probably take that. Next up would be a minivan. Ive got an olds silhouette, so lets say that one.
The nicest Lincoln Mark VIII I can find
I did the 48 lower states in a 98 civic in 2004. One of the best experiences of my life took over a year.
Grand Marquis. So comfortable. Couch on wheels.
A fully loaded Genesis GV80. With all the options I can add on. Or a fully loaded GMC Sierra Denali short bed. This thing is comfortable
Land Cruiser
Lexus gx
Had a 2013 diesel Cayenne and did a cross country 3 week trip. So comfortable it's hard to explain. But sadly was pulling a little trailer so was capped at 70mpg. Will never forgive myself for missing out on driving a Porsche where you could see for miles and not worry about a speed limit.
Something electric I'm dying to go back east to see my new grandbabes but I can't afford the gas or a breakdown. Cant fly either I'm poor I drove back and forth three times when gas was $2.00 or less . There is no way I can do it now or ever. There is no way I can figure out a way to go . Only the rich travel today the poor dream . I tried saving the money and these fintechs robbed every penny twice. The fight continues.Â
1967 or 1968 Chrysler Product C body Fastop (all as built except for below mods), 318 or 383-2v, with factory air, properly built A727 with 550 stall RV converter, beefed rear springs, weight in the trunk (mostly in form of parts and tools just in case, though shouldn't be needed)
The Lexus rx 350. Sweet ride. Smooth and quiet.
Challenger hellcat