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If you were driving across the country (USA)...

Audi RS4.. Comfortable and refined enough to be in for a long time, and the power to sit at 3 digit speeds with ease
 
Lincoln Town Car, hands down. Most confortable highway car out there, at least to me. Also you can get them from most any rental company.
 
Probably a Lexus LS430 or 460. It offers unsurpassed reliability and comfort while still being reasonably fast, has the amazing Mark Levinson stereo, and it's not likely to pique the interest of police.
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
There can be only one perfect car for a cross-USA road trip...

1959 Cadillac

ZV
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ZV has the right idea 😉 Got to have the top-down option to take in some of those breath-taking sites!

My choice : the rare 3000GT VR-4 Spyder retractable hardtop. 320HP, AWD, Infiniti sound, etc. Just have to make sure the maintenance has all been done before the trip, as a car that technically complicated is more likely to encounter problems.
 
Audi A8L 4.2TDI - incredible comfort, good acceleration, and ~40mpg highway 😀

clarkson did a top gear test on the A8 TDI and drove about 800 miles on a single tank :Q
 
Drove cross-country and back over the last couple of years in my Infiniti QX4. Mileage sucked but I had plenty of room, up high with a great drivers view. Good times.
 
Originally posted by: Arkaign
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
There can be only one perfect car for a cross-USA road trip...

1959 Cadillac
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ZV has the right idea 😉 Got to have the top-down option to take in some of those breath-taking sites!

My choice : the rare 3000GT VR-4 Spyder retractable hardtop. 320HP, AWD, Infiniti sound, etc. Just have to make sure the maintenance has all been done before the trip, as a car that technically complicated is more likely to encounter problems.
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As much as I do love a good sportscar, and even foreign machines, there's just something not quite right about a US road trip in a non-American car. (Assuming that the purpose of the trip is to see the US and absorb the roadside history and culture.)

I like the Cadillac because it is a part of American history itself, much like the earlier 1957 Chevy, or 1932 Ford "Duce" Coupe, or the later 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang. There's just something about the aura around those cars that is uniquely "America" and would fit perfectly with the attitude of the trip.

ZV
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
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There can be only one perfect car for a cross-USA road trip...

1959 Cadillac

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ZV has the right idea 😉 Got to have the top-down option to take in some of those breath-taking sites!

My choice : the rare 3000GT VR-4 Spyder retractable hardtop. 320HP, AWD, Infiniti sound, etc. Just have to make sure the maintenance has all been done before the trip, as a car that technically complicated is more likely to encounter problems.</end quote></div>

As much as I do love a good sportscar, and even foreign machines, there's just something not quite right about a US road trip in a non-American car. (Assuming that the purpose of the trip is to see the US and absorb the roadside history and culture.)

I like the Cadillac because it is a part of American history itself, much like the earlier 1957 Chevy, or 1932 Ford "Duce" Coupe, or the later 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang. There's just something about the aura around those cars that is uniquely "America" and would fit perfectly with the attitude of the trip.

ZV
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Aye, can't argue with you there in that respect. I chose the Mitsu because it was my dream car for so long (semi-attainable, at least, I also idolized the 959, but that's in nearly Veyron orbit)

 
Good friend of mine is doing a cross-country, scenic, backroad-only trip in his 05/06 Evo MR. The ride is actually okay for how it handles - not very jarring, but that bitch will turn on a dime and the boost is fun as hell 😀

He's chronicling it all here:
http://jimsgarage.wordpress.com/
 
While I can appeal to the idea of taking a Classic American drop top for the "spirit" of things...there are too many great cars these days.

My first pick would be the upcoming Audi S5. Beautiful interior and exterior. Another great option would be the upcoming BMW 335 hard top convertible...best of all worlds. Great engine, great drive, nice interior, and great view when you need it.
 
First, I'd need to know why I was driving across the country. If it's just to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the ride, I'd choose more of a luxury vehicle. If I've got a goal to just get to the other side of the country and I was going to be driving 18 hours a day for a few days, then I'd choose something with great gas mileage to help minimize the costs.

And, if I was going to go to the other side of the country and then come back home via the same vehicle, I'd probably just take our grand caravan... I'm sure I'd find a few hot deals along the way that I can't pass up. Grand caravan: inflatable mattress in the back to avoid a motel for a couple nights, plenty of room for anything I purchase along the way.
 
Originally posted by: krazzypanda
F-350.. its pretty comfortable and spacious
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No offense, but that is just a bizarre choice, as are the sports-car choices IMO. Every vehicle is built for a purpose, and it makes no sense to me to choose a truck built for towing a fifth wheel or huge amounts of heavy cargo, or a track-oriented sports car in order to drive very long distances on the freeway.

I once drove about 600 miles in my old Integra GS-R and wanted to set it on fire by the end of the trip. I have driven halfway across the country, twice, in my Maxima and felt consistently comfortable and adequately coddled, because it's just a better highway car. An S-class or Lexus LS would be better still - those are purpose-built for comfortable high-speed cruising.
 
If it was me (and it has been 4 times in the last two years) I would Take my 2003 Honda GL1800 yes you see correctly, a Motorcycle. There is IMHO no better way to see and experience the country than this. 😀

Amos
 
How much stuff are we talkin' about takin' here. Just me, or is there gonna be other people and supplies, etc etc?

I think regardless, I'd drive my F150. I love driving my F150.


Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: krazzypanda
F-350.. its pretty comfortable and spacious
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No offense, but that is just a bizarre choice, as are the sports-car choices IMO. Every vehicle is built for a purpose, and it makes no sense to me to choose a truck built for towing a fifth wheel or huge amounts of heavy cargo, or a track-oriented sports car in order to drive very long distances on the freeway.

I once drove about 600 miles in my old Integra GS-R and wanted to set it on fire by the end of the trip. I have driven halfway across the country, twice, in my Maxima and felt consistently comfortable and adequately coddled, because it's just a better highway car. An S-class or Lexus LS would be better still - those are purpose-built for comfortable high-speed cruising.
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I know what you mean! Drove my 88 Accord cross-country twice, with a puking dog, whining sister and my mother, no AC, and no cruise control. I was ready to drive off the nearest cliff side before we even got 300 miles out of WV!

Also, about the truck, just because it's an F350 doesn't mean it's setup for towing with a 5th wheel. It may just be a stock pickup with a standard bed. They have pretty comfortable seats, and the base suspension is a nice mix between comfort and stiffness. Plus, with a diesel it'll get better gas mileage then a lot of cars.
 
Something big and comfy but not too expensive that I would worry about putting miles on it. Ford Taurus, Chevy Impala, or Nissan Maxima would be good choices.
 
ill take my rx7, i did it from upstate ny, to northeast wisconsin, thats already half way, i plan on driving to cali eventually, so this car will go from one coast to the other. and with relative ease as well.(just gotta remember to stock up on oil, and coolant)
 
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