One vehicle to traverse the world
08-19-2011, 06:35 PM
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One vehicle to traverse the world
Road trip time!
It can be anything, four wheels, two wheels, eighteen, whatever. Rules are that it has to be able to travel over land primarily (no boats or airplanes)
It can be anything, four wheels, two wheels, eighteen, whatever. Rules are that it has to be able to travel over land primarily (no boats or airplanes)
08-19-2011, 06:43 PM
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Caddy CTS-V Wagon
08-19-2011, 08:21 PM
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08-19-2011, 08:34 PM
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Do what Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman did and use a BMW GS R1200 motorcycle. The "Long Way Around" documentary was fantastic and I would recommend to everybody that they see it. Their journey from England through Europe, Asia and finishing in New York is pretty amazing.
http://www.longwayround.com/journeys_long-way-round.htm
http://www.longwayround.com/journeys_long-way-round.htm
08-19-2011, 08:37 PM
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^i was thinking some sort of BMW touring bike. Or a 22RE powered Hilux/pickup if I were taking the bumpy scenic route.
08-19-2011, 08:48 PM
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^will do.
I was gonna say unimog initially, but that'd be too easy. I mentioned the 22RE because you can probably get parts for it anywhere.
I was gonna say unimog initially, but that'd be too easy. I mentioned the 22RE because you can probably get parts for it anywhere.
08-19-2011, 08:52 PM
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I'm lucky, I already have them.
Seriously though, I'm an avid motorcyclist and up until a couple years ago used to take a number of solitary bike trips to different places. Things are just too busy now. I've always wanted to take a number of months and see other parts of the world on motorcycle. In a few years I'm going to do just that.
For that purpose I will take either:
One of my beloved KLRs. Simple, rough, uncomfortable at times, but nearly indestructible. Good for pavement, good for dirt. As Peter Egan, the automotive writer once remarked, "At any given time there is a number of KLRs traversing the globe".
Or my Honda Varadero. Six hundred pounds of Honda's interpretation of a big road going dirt bike. V-twin 1000 cc, heavy frame, long suspension travel, and huge fuel capacity. Sold in Europe where they are either traveling dirt roads or performing high speed motorway runs.
Seriously though, I'm an avid motorcyclist and up until a couple years ago used to take a number of solitary bike trips to different places. Things are just too busy now. I've always wanted to take a number of months and see other parts of the world on motorcycle. In a few years I'm going to do just that. For that purpose I will take either:
One of my beloved KLRs. Simple, rough, uncomfortable at times, but nearly indestructible. Good for pavement, good for dirt. As Peter Egan, the automotive writer once remarked, "At any given time there is a number of KLRs traversing the globe".
Or my Honda Varadero. Six hundred pounds of Honda's interpretation of a big road going dirt bike. V-twin 1000 cc, heavy frame, long suspension travel, and huge fuel capacity. Sold in Europe where they are either traveling dirt roads or performing high speed motorway runs.
08-19-2011, 10:04 PM
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Practically speaking, Range Rover. Off-roadish, powerful, comfy. Or any Jeep.
One of these should do.
08-19-2011, 11:19 PM
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08-19-2011, 11:33 PM
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Audi A7. Why? It's perfect. 4 doors, "hatchback", nice performance, AWD, breathtaking design, and tons and tons of cabin tech. I'd say CTS-V too, but I'd prefer the smooth ride of an Audi for a long road trip.
08-20-2011, 03:06 AM
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Holy crap, forgot about the SVT Raptor 
it's probably my favorite truck ever, too.
And nobody mentioned an RV yet? You could basically go on indefinitely on one of those. Dunno if they're fun to drive though, never had the pleasure.
it's probably my favorite truck ever, too. And nobody mentioned an RV yet? You could basically go on indefinitely on one of those. Dunno if they're fun to drive though, never had the pleasure.
08-20-2011, 03:23 AM
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Eh??
Eh???
08-20-2011, 04:28 AM
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08-20-2011, 05:19 AM
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Marauder. I don't know about you, but I'd rather not get stuck anywhere. Not to mention a trip around the world might mean transversing some land mines 
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjy...-17-season_fun
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjy...-17-season_fun
08-20-2011, 01:58 PM
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[QUOTE=The Dougler;13175651]diesel hilux. or a ford raptor, just wish there were better engine choices in that truck.[/QUOTE
You mean a 6.2L V8 with 411 HP and over 400 ft. lbs. of torque isn' t good enough for you?
You mean a 6.2L V8 with 411 HP and over 400 ft. lbs. of torque isn' t good enough for you?
08-20-2011, 02:30 PM
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Marauder. I don't know about you, but I'd rather not get stuck anywhere. Not to mention a trip around the world might mean transversing some land mines
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjy...-17-season_fun
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjy...-17-season_fun
08-20-2011, 02:33 PM
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Range Rover definitely.
08-20-2011, 07:27 PM
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