Cars for cross country

[klohiq]

Originally Posted by Andrew7dg

klohiq- Thanks for the info, great advice!

Also thanks for the road info. The main reason that I want to take this road trip is to see sites and to drive on "not so straight" roads. Minnesota is kind of boring to drive, everything seems too flat. I like the info about the 11 mile twisty path. Is that what the dragon is or is that another road?


Corvette is an option... but a two seater with not much room again...bigger trunk though

I was reading more about it when I got that pic to show you, from the little I read the Dragon is that exact 11 mile stretch on RT129. Deal's Gap is the area surrounding the Dragon.

Should be a cool place to visit get a patch while you're at it to brag to any riding buddies you know

Originally Posted by blakscorpion21

the dragon is only like 20 miles from where i live, ive never been on it though.

WTF are you waiting for?

Too bad it doesn't snow down there like it does up here, I'd buy an old Subaru AWD and rally race up and down that road all day long

[sickcallawayc12]

I think the best bet would be a camaro/firebird t-top/convertible. Probably one of the longest running models out there with open air options. I dunno about reliability, but you said you had good mechanic skills and i'm sure they're not that bad to work on. Gas mileage probably isn't that great either, but its hard to pick a vehicle with the options you want and it's what i would do in your shoes. good luck!

[klohiq]

240sx convertible gets great gas mileage with an s13 front end they look pretty ace



I think import tuner or modified had an article with a black convertible that had an s13 front end...one of the cheapest convertibles that actually look really nice, but there are mustangs and f-bodies that are easier to come by and not much more...a bit more expensive to insure though and they get a lot worse gas mpg usually

[alh1080]

I have had 2 buick park avenues and a lincoln ls i have had sports cars and trucks as well the Buicks are by far way better when driveng long distances the comfort the ride and the eco rock

[klohiq]

Originally Posted by alh1080

I have had 2 buick park avenues and a lincoln ls i have had sports cars and trucks as well the Buicks are by far way better when driveng long distances the comfort the ride and the eco rock

if this guy visits the dragon he would gladly crash a buick lol...I doubt the car is that enjoyable in the corners. I don't think I've ever driven a buick, but I've driven plenty of other boats and they are no fun when the road is twisty.

If you get a big car, at least get one with good suspension like an SC300 or Q45...

[blakscorpion21]

Originally Posted by klohiq

I was reading more about it when I got that pic to show you, from the little I read the Dragon is that exact 11 mile stretch on RT129. Deal's Gap is the area surrounding the Dragon.

Should be a cool place to visit get a patch while you're at it to brag to any riding buddies you know



WTF are you waiting for?

Too bad it doesn't snow down there like it does up here, I'd buy an old Subaru AWD and rally race up and down that road all day long

i dont have a car right now. i wrecked my celica about 6 months ago and i am in college so i dont have the money to buy another car. i live on campus though so i dont need one terribly bad. but damn i sure want another one.