Most liked posts in thread: What would you buy?

Some kind of Lincoln, of course.

But you'd have to go clockwise.

 

Get an Amish cruiser.... great "gas" milage...

They come standard with run flats, just like the MINI...

 

You guys are no fun.........Triumph TR6, dog fits on the luggage rack.

 

Refurbished Volvo P1800 ES.

 

This would be the ticket...

 

A gently used Caddy Escalade.

This is assuming we are looking at lots of highway driving.

It's tall, you can see a lot. Good for sightseeing.

It's comfy. Good for long slogs on the interstate.

It's HUGE, room for 4 weeks worth of stuff, the dog, all the stuff you accumulate over 4 weeks on the road and in a pinch, the mother-in-law can be transported too.

Now, if you are going to toss in lots of curvy roads....

CPO Porsche Cayenne, for many of the reasons above, plus it can turn.

 

Also considered a CTS-V wagon

 

Cayman GT4 and of course a Caterham.

 

I have to jump in and add at least a +100 to Firebro's post.

A good friend of mine picked up a lightly used X5 Diesel a couple of years ago. It's one of the best cars you can ask for on a road trip. It's comfortable, roomy, and easy on fuel. It can cruise all day at warp speed and have good enough road manners to make it an enjoyable experience.

My only gripe with the X5 3.0d is that even if you have a note from your mother saying that you're smart enough to change your own gears, they won't build one with a gearshift and clutch pedal....

 

This.... Made from a former cement truck...
https://nmi.craigslist.org/rvs/5234668511.html

 

I'd buy a low mileage R52 and sell the dog to the lowest bidder then use the extra $50K to extend the trip to 4 months instead of 4 weeks.

PS: In case you're not up to speed, '06 MCSc is code for R52

 

I'd buy some sort of small crossover with AWD. Too many dirt roads to explore to not have the ability to do so. A Subaru Forester will take you places a lot of other vehicles won't. Lots of choices out there. Sounds like a great trip!

 

When I think of a trip like this, I think of something comfortable but without giving up all fun potential. Two cars instantly came to mind (both would have to be used)...

Porsche Panamera GTS
Merc E63 AMG wagon

 

All good suggestions... With that kind of budget, I'd look for a nice, late model, lease return BMW X5 Diesel. They are a very nice vehicle and get great fuel economy for their size and weight. Have a great trip!

 

For those who want to forsake comfort for a challenge then a VW Microbus would fill the bill nicely. Plenty of room for people, pets, and stuff plus a real joy going up long steep grades and maintaining a straight line in crosswinds, not to mention the noise of the engine and the lack of air conditioning.

 

My dad has an A6 with the supercharged 3.0. It would be a pretty good choice. It is a fast car, and with the 8-speed automatic, still gets 30-plus mpg on long trips.

But, why not go large, and get a pre-owned A8L, or a long WB Jaguar XJ, or Mercedes S-Class. Whoever isn't driving can stretch out in the back seat, and those cars cover thousands of highway miles with a ride quality similar to your living room sofa.

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A Porsche Cayenne. It's AWD Turbo fun with good handling and a super comfy interior.

 

Goes anywhere, no need to stop for bathroom breaks, no need to find a clean hotel. EarthRoamer is a little out of the budget. But you get the idea.