Which Vehicle Should We Use to See America?

Would you take a convertable V6 mustang, a Bullitt GT Mustang or a Ford Escape? We are taking a three week "two-lane blacktop" road trip in June along both southern coasts and the southern states.

[Mark Sedenquist]

Well, the Mustangs might be the most fun, but they are more likely to experience the occasional fits of mechanical blues, so a better question might be: do you enjoy the prospect of the occasional break-down or do you want to make tracks? Also the Ford Escape allows the ease of throwing gear in the back and "forgetting" about it.

June in a convertible? It rains often in that area of the country.

I would go with the Escape.

Mark

[Bob Miller]

Why Found
On
Road
Dead?
There are several better choices, depending on how many are going and the like. Vans are usually more comfortable, pickups are nice. But a Rustang? And an Escape? Do you know how cramped they are and what lousy mileage they get? And forget the performance cars. Their tight suspension is great for showing off. But a few thousands miles and you may need a kidney transplant!!
If you are renting, then I suggest you make a small day trip in one of these. Then look around for more comfortable (and reliable) vehicles. Maybe a mini van?

[Mark Sedenquist]

Bob,
The Phoenix One is built on a Ford chassis and drivetrain -- it has gotten us out of a score of places that might have left us dead on the road, (if we had been driving a Chevy...). Check out http://www.roadtripamerica.com/phoenix/imap.htm

Mark

[John Wise]

My wife and I have done this and further in a new VW Beetle! The road noise in the convertible is horrible, we did a similar trip up and down Florida in a Saab convertible, the top was up for all highway driving, and a pain to raise and lower after we hit 40 mph in and out of cities.

Our favorite touring vehicle is our Expedition - BIG AND COMFY!

John Wise

[Bob Miller]

And I drool in envy. But just think how much better it would be with a Chevy/GMC powertrain!!<G>

[Bob Miller]

I have driven the new beetle with the TDI diesel. It has all kinds of pep. And at 49-52 mpg, it get fantastic mileage. I also like how you sit upright and higher than most small cars.