Best Neglect-able Cruiser?

Seriously -- a Chevy Surburban

Chevy builds crap cars, but you can't knock their ability to build trucks. 120-160K miles is well within normal lifespans for these

 

Testarossa.

(Well that's what they told me in the Boxer/TR section...)

Seriously, I'd probably go for an Acura. Dull, but Honda durability, Acura CPO program, and I've known sad-looking, neglected Hondas to hit 200,000 miles.

 

1974 Dodge Monaco.

If you get lucky, you'll find one with a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant, cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks.

It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.

 

BMW M5. Maserati Quatraportte.

 

Volvo.

 

What happened to the the last 3 ?

 

Honda Accord or Toyota Camry

 

Toyota Land Cruiser

 

Ford crown Victoria.

 

Ends it all here, they are the best when it comes to running forever. Comfy, well built, and will get you anywhere you need to go.

 

If it's just a highway cruiser, I'd say Acura TL/RL or Lexus ES/LS would be standouts. Suburbans offer more versatility, but lack the refinement of the Acura and Lexus vehicles.

 

Definitely. I'd go with a Police Interceptor if I was going to be doing a lot of driving and didn't need luxury.

Rock solid, simple design and people give you space on the freeway

 

why not?

 

Some thoughts

Toyota Avalon
Certified Q45 (these depreciate like crazy first few years)
Lexus LS
Lexus ES
Bigger Acura (something L?)

You could probably get any of the big Japanese luxo sedans certified used with a 100k warranty.

 

+1 on the camry. We have an '03 Camry XLE with 115,000, and its been pretty neglected over the last 4 years, it wasn't until recently that we had a comprehensive service done.

 

80s S class deseil. Look great in all black, IMHO as well.

 

Get a used P71 Police Interceptor package

Police options include:

* 140 speedometer
* HD cooling
* Larger sway bar
* HD alternator
* Bushings
* 4-wheel disc Brakes
* HD driveshaft and U-joints
* Engine oil cooler
* Stainless dual Exhaust
* Power steering cooler
* HD Suspension
* Trans Cooler
* HD Wheels
* Cooling Package
* HD Body mounts
* HD Tires
* HD Roof Reinforcement
* Deleted hood insulation
* HD seats
* Full size spare tire

(HD = Heavy Duty)

P71 Crown Vics are designed specifically for lots of hard miles. They're plenty quick, too. (First hand experience, don't ask). It may not be as sexy as a Volvo (never thought I'd say that) or a Lexus or Acura, but they've been refined for many many years to come to the current package, can get up to 25 mpg highway on 87 octane and any Joe Mechanic can fix it cheaply.

I may have to go buy one myself.

 

Lexus LS. For reliability and comfort it simply can't be beat. For years I was a road warrior territory manager and typically did 50 to 60 thousand miles a year. I only drove LSs and still have one for long trips. You just can't beat em.

I second the Land Cruiser if you'll be trudging through heavy snow on a regular basis, but the gas can eat you alive. I used my LC one month and at 11mpg I rung $1200 in gas for the month.

Seriously, if you have never driven an LS, get thee to a dealer and do so. Toyota reliability, comfort like you wouldn't believe.

 

I went for an Audi A6 wagon, '06, already 25k miles. Reliable so far, plenty of storage space and great gas mileage.

 

83 to 85 mercedes diesel.

find an excellent one drive it 160k and sell it for more than you paid.

tom w

 

lexus is300

Basically a toyota. Looks good and interior is comfy. They will run forever.