Daily Podcast: Jalopnik’s 10 Best Fall Weekend Trip Cars. Or Not.
Originally posted (without my snarky italicized comments) at Jalopnik.
10. Mazda MX-5 Retractable Hardtop
Starts off well. If you pack very light.
9. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Oh, this’ll be just great on the highway. I thought they said weekend trip, not off-roading camping expedition.
8. Maserati Gran Turismo S
Might as well add a Bentley while we’re at it.
7. Volkswagen Tiguan
Nope.
6. MINI Cooper Clubman
Do you have so much stuff it won’t fit in a Cooper with the rear seats folded?
5. Ford Ranger FX4
This is a joke, right?
4. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
I’m sure my girlfriend would love a 5 hour drive with me keeping one of these on a rolling boil.
3. BMW X6
I’d rather not send the villagers running.
2. Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 XT
Makes the most sense out of any car on the list.
1. Porsche 911 Targa 4
Sure, and do me a favor, fill the trunk with diamonds.
The Berkowitz list (and they’re all under $50k): Subaru Outback 2.5 XT, Dodge Challenger SRT8, BMW 335i, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Mazda MX-5, Volkswagen Jetta TDI or 2.0T, Saab 9-3 Convertible, MINI Cooper S, and Suzuki SX4.
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