TimL Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The boss and I are coming back to the States for a while next year and although I don't want to admit it, I think my poor little VW Golf is about to give in to it's fate or at least I need to find a good mechanic. Anyways, I'd like to hear your experiences and suggestions about the best type of cars for a long trip. I'm looking for something used with not a ton a miles and good gas mileage. Something that would outlive the 08 roadtrip and at least last a couple of roadtrips, meaning when we come to the States the car is driven a lot then put into strage until next visit. Maybe good to sleep in but thats not too important. Has to have room to fit a lot of gear. Not afraid to throw down some dough as long as the Euro remains strong. Thanks for any suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It is not sexy but a mini-van would work good. Sure you could find one used without many miles. Take the row seats out and it will hold a lot of gear and you will be able to sleep in it. When I was a kid my family had one and did just that on many fishing trips. They also four wheel suprisingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 AWD Toyota Previa (~20 MPG, Routinely run 200-300k) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drederek Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Honda Odyssey - set aside the middle seats and fold down the back you have 54" x 100" flat carpeted space. Some padding and a 2" memory pad and its like a real bed. Pop up the rear seat and you got 5 seats. With the v-6 we get 25 mpg on trips and a max speed of over 100 mph. With 6 peeps in the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimZam Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Das Boot-............ Â lancelot link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 The best  Big pimpin ain't ez, but with that ride it's not hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have a 1993 GMC Safari 4X4 van with a bed in the back that I'm looking to sell if you have any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have a 1993 GMC Safari 4X4 van with a bed in the back that I'm looking to sell if you have any interest. Â Not really but thanks. Not looking to buy anything until July and at that I don't know what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I think the downside to a minivan for a sustained roadtrip is security. Pretty impossible to hide the fact that theres a big bunch of stuff (albeit perhaps covered) in the back if you leave it parked somewhere like a trailhead, motel parking lot, etc. You may not need as much storage as a minivan offers, and be better off finding a sedan with good sized trunk where drivers seat trunk release and fold down rear seats are lockable. My civic has such a set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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