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Recommendation? Need a Really Comfortable Travel Car, Think Sofa, With Wheels
the brain of the chickensoup | 08.25.18 | chickensoup

Posted on 08/25/2017 11:52:15 AM PDT by Chickensoup

Recommendation? Need a Really Comfortable Travel Car, Think Sofa, With Wheels.

Recent car history Mazda MPV 1998 back when it was a great vehicle Xterra Golf TDi Jeep Sahara Unlimited

Now I need a travelin' car. I would keep the Jeep but it is too noisy.

Stopped in at a Volvo dealership and tried a s60, too stiff a ride for long trips and not comfortable seats.

Any recommendations for a really comfortable car? Just for me and perhaps one other passenger and our luggage?

I am thinking of a 2015 or 2016. All wheel drive would be nice. A little retro would be fine too.

Any ideas?

soup


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To: Chickensoup

I drove a Ford Taurus for the last 5 or 6 years. It was very comfortable and dependable. I drive a lot for work and never suffered because of it. Was able to drive from Daytona to VA Beach several times straight through. I usually stopped about half way for the night but the car was comfortable enough that I was able to drive through without back or hip pain.


61 posted on 08/25/2017 12:19:13 PM PDT by pgkdan (The Silent Majority Stands With TRUMP!)
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To: Chickensoup

Best car I ever had was a 2000 Buick Park Avenue...FWD, 23-24 mpg highway (loved going over 70).

Ran it for over a decade until the tranny blew at around 250,000K


62 posted on 08/25/2017 12:19:51 PM PDT by lightman (ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
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To: Chickensoup

I don’t know if they make them anymore, but I once rented a Buick LeSabre and it felt like it could drive me where I needed to go with me sleeping in it. LOL.


63 posted on 08/25/2017 12:20:17 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." -- President Trump, 6/1/2017)
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To: Chickensoup

Back when I was a travelling man I travelled on a number of different vehicles, none of which had more than two wheels. I have had a car for a few year but If I want to run down to Gainesville or up to Atlanta go on my Suzuki Boulevard.


64 posted on 08/25/2017 12:20:25 PM PDT by arthurus
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To: Chickensoup
It's from the movie National Lampoon's Vacation.


65 posted on 08/25/2017 12:21:18 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Chickensoup

Pickup one of these with 100-150K the suspension is broken in just right for a very comfortable ride. Mine has 172K and great on the highway or the potholed roads of Chicago

66 posted on 08/25/2017 12:22:06 PM PDT by infool7 (Pray, Think, Act)
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To: infool7

I was thinking of something a tad smaller than an aircraft carrier.


67 posted on 08/25/2017 12:23:25 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftists today are speaking as if they plan to commence to commit genocide against conservatives.)
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To: MilesVeritatis

That boat of a Continental that Cannon drove was plenty big.

The folks had a 74 LTD. Great car.


68 posted on 08/25/2017 12:23:34 PM PDT by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: Chickensoup
God BIG or go home.

Maybach 62S
69 posted on 08/25/2017 12:23:39 PM PDT by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuits)
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To: Chickensoup
I would vote for a Genesis.

Rented one and it felt like I was back in the land yacht Lincoln that we bought our kids as their first car. Massive but you were driving on a cloud. We also knew that they would walk away from almost any accident.

Since they had to buy (most of) the gas, they have all opted for smaller cars as adults.

70 posted on 08/25/2017 12:23:40 PM PDT by texas booster (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team # 36120) Cure Alzheimer's!)
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To: Chickensoup

2011 was the last model year..................


71 posted on 08/25/2017 12:24:13 PM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Chickensoup

You can always pick up a very low mile Mercury Gran Marquis for a few thousand bucks. They are the essentially the same chassis as the Lincoln with less trim, but a step above the Crown Vic.

Mechanics and parts are plentiful as they are a version of the Crown Vic fleet car used by many police departments and taxi companies.

They are all REAR wheel drive, not good on slippery roads.

They tend to need valve seals at about 160k. After that fix you can run them up to 300k.

I got about 20 MPG on my Gran Marquis, don’t have it any more.

Good luck with your search.


72 posted on 08/25/2017 12:24:34 PM PDT by bankwalker (Immigration without assimilation is an invasion.)
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To: Macoozie

as soon as you provide the chauffer, and the payments. lol


73 posted on 08/25/2017 12:24:46 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftists today are speaking as if they plan to commence to commit genocide against conservatives.)
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To: Chickensoup
Go BIG or go home.

Maybach 62S
74 posted on 08/25/2017 12:24:53 PM PDT by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuits)
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To: Chickensoup

I knew you were going to ask me which model - lol. It was white with black interior ;) and was a midsize rental with a large trunk. Judging by the internet pictures I would guess it was a Mazda 6. This was a couple of years ago.


75 posted on 08/25/2017 12:24:56 PM PDT by pbear8 (the Lord is my light and my salvation)
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To: Chickensoup

I’ll second the Ford Flex, but it has been discontinued, IIRC. It does provide a nice ride. But if your front seat passenger has big feet, beware. Mine were a tight fit when we gave one a test drive.


76 posted on 08/25/2017 12:25:21 PM PDT by mewzilla (Was Obama surveilling John Roberts? Might explain a lot.)
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To: Chickensoup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Town_Car


77 posted on 08/25/2017 12:25:54 PM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Chickensoup

Honestly, you cannot beat a Cadillac for comfort and quiet.

Not even a Lincoln, Mercedes or BMW.


78 posted on 08/25/2017 12:26:41 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Chickensoup

Just bought a 2017 Hyundai Sants Fe, about 28K, V6, loads of features, comfy seats and plenty of room.


79 posted on 08/25/2017 12:27:25 PM PDT by Harpotoo
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To: Chickensoup

The newest model of Mercury Marquis or Lincoln Town Car up to 2011 you can get. I prefer the Merc, much less fussy.

Comfortable as your living room, CHECK
Great fuel economy, CHECK
Excellent crash safety, CHECK
High sustained cruising speed, CHECK
Impressive acceleration, CHECK
Trunk big enough for several bodies, CHECK
Reliable system refined over many years, CHECK
Outstanding value, CHECK

Only problem is the Electronic Automatic Climate Control and Blend Door control.

Other than that one of the very best cars I ever owned. Wish they still made them.


80 posted on 08/25/2017 12:29:56 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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