@6.7 CTD I too agree. I did a 3000km round trip from the prairies to the coast. I aired the tires down and it road as good as a 1 ton could. But, the power, relative fuel economy for a large truck and very roomy. That thing with its power and exhaust brake was an absolute beast through the rockies. Albeit, it sucked in large cities....
Best road trip vehicle?
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And ESP 0w30 to boot.
A used BMW X5 diesel. 25+ MPG on the open road, AWD, decent handling, fair amount of cargo space.
Elkins45
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Just normal AWD and enough clearance for stuff like ruts in dirt Forest Service roads. I have a 4x4 if I really need to go off-road.
I've driven from NY to FL multiple times in a 2020 and 2022 Explorer 2.3. It was great.
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around traveling with other people.
CleanSump
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No Sir. 2008 Mercedes E320 Diesel.
My Phaeton easily outclassed them both.
CleanSump
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You rich people. Geeze.
Too bad they were manufactured with an expiry date slapped on their ***
AutoMechanic
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My vote is a RAV4. Very comfortable ride for driver and all passengers and has good space and reliable. I average 30 miles to the gallon in mine that’s non hybrid. Hybrids get about 40 miles to the gallon is what most of my friends who have them average.
If you ever get the chance to mile out a 90's LS400 that's been well maintained, the instant you pull the door closed and hear that sound, you know you're encapsulated in greatness...
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Tesla with Full Self Driving.
CleanSump
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Eh I like my Mercedes better. Roomy trunk for junk. Plenty of room for adults and/or kids. Very cushy highway ride. Premium sound. Comfortable seats. Heated seats in Winter. And, ta da, my 5,000 lb car gets 36mpg on the highway.
Wife had a RAV4 once. Traded it for a BMW X3 after 3 years.
AutoMechanic
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I never thought of you that way haha
. Man trading a RAV4 for a BMW I could never live with myself lol. But I’m not a luxury car fan either so there’s that too. That stuff is all too expensive for my blood, I need high end deodorants and soaps instead .
CleanSump
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Wife's choice. You don't have that motivation ----- yet.I never thought of you that way haha
But to make you feel better about my car preferences, I did drive Deuces and 5 Ton trucks in the Marine Corps about 100 years ago. I even had a '69 Lemans convertible and a Yellow Camaro once.
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This whole thread was a mix of decent and not applicable suggestions - but I did not find what was purchased ?
