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Good car that you can sleep in

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powderhound100
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Anyone got any suggestions for a car that is big enough to put the seats down etc. and sleep in. Something that drives decent in the snow, is not to expensive and has good gas mileage.. My dad is looking for a new car.

Something like a nissan roque or a Honda element? Preferably not american made, want something that lasts long, is cheap/easy to fix if it has problems
Sep 4 2011 5:37PM
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.frenchy
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ask Eric Olsen!
Sep 4 2011 5:40PM
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maximiliaan
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a big one...
Sep 4 2011 5:40PM
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dreadyboy
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Old vw hippy van, old v6 ford econoline
Sep 4 2011 5:40PM
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HARVERSACE
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subaru
Sep 4 2011 5:44PM
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Fucktown
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If you're just sleeping 1-2, go for a hatchback.. if you need to sleep more, get a hotel room.. da dum psh. Really though, like the guy above me said.. subarus are great in the snow if you put a halfway decent m/s or snow tire on them. And if you get a hatch you can store assloads of stuff in there and sleep comfortably.
Sep 4 2011 5:51PM
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Toasty.
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subaru outback.

you could sleep 2 in their
Sep 4 2011 5:53PM
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Deezy
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Sep 4 2011 5:53PM
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AWALLRUS.
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HUMMER LIMOUSINE
Sep 4 2011 5:58PM
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DUKES
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smart car that shit is comfy yo
Sep 4 2011 6:05PM
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[cmyk]
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this. my dream car. candy apple red with woodgrain sides.
Sep 4 2011 6:05PM
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michelle
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WAGONS! Audi and VW wagons are the way to go! I have a jetta wagon and when I put the seats down I can comfortably fit, and I'm 5'10".

A Jetta Wagon, Passat Wagon, or Audi A4 Avant would be perfect. The Audi will do better in the snow.

BUT, if you're looking for the dream of all wagons, get the Audi Allroad. It's going to be more expensive, but so worth it.
Sep 4 2011 6:13PM
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AWALLRUS.
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I ALSO HAVE ONE OF THESE.
ITS GOOD STUFF
Sep 4 2011 6:16PM
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Drail
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Subaru Legacy. where it lacks in clearance, it excels in everything else. don't forget to get the 5 speed. automatic is for chumps.
Sep 4 2011 6:18PM
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49566738265
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Subaru Outback sounds like a great choice for that.
Sep 4 2011 8:26PM
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JIBpsy^^
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outbacks romp the snow. (i have one) but it would e a bit tight to sleep in.
Sep 4 2011 8:35PM
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16bit
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this
Sep 4 2011 8:36PM
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SKI.ING
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Toyota RAV4
Sep 4 2011 9:02PM
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Big_Spence
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panel van ftw.
Sep 4 2011 9:03PM
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J.M
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depends on your price range. id say an audi a4 avant or a3 (they arent that big though). you cant go wrong with a subaru forester or outback. my mom is actually looking at a forester or honda crv.

if you're looking for something bigger, my dad has a nissan pathfinder and they're ballin. 7 seats, 3 rows, back 2 fold down (ill post a pic) and high off the ground. get some good tires and your good to go.

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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm id sleep there

if you wanna go bigger, theres the armada too

Sep 4 2011 9:10PM
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Rumi.
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subaru by far either an outback or forester
Sep 4 2011 9:13PM
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UFOsarereal
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Nissan Pathfinder - it's got plenty of room in the trunk & good clearance in case winter hits & you're still in your car.

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Sep 4 2011 9:16PM
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SkiThe603
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Toyota Prius
Sep 4 2011 9:18PM
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KevinK.
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I know its american made but i sleep in the back of my jeep cherokee al the time. It will sleep 3 kinda comfortably and 4 if you need too.
Sep 4 2011 10:49PM
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salomonskiier12
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my subie outback is actually kinda small. I have to sleep crooked, like diagonal in order to fit comfortably. So sleeping 2 in there may be tight...unless it's a dog or a babe
Sep 4 2011 11:08PM
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PacificRimJob
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Your search is over.
Sep 4 2011 11:15PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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vw vanagon.
Sep 4 2011 11:39PM
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maxter-paxter
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Camper
Sep 5 2011 12:57AM
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charmander
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this, the regacy is fucking awesome

Sep 5 2011 1:00AM
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colleenator
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lincoln mks
Sep 5 2011 1:03AM
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FBGM
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ELEMENTS ARE AWESOME because they turn into queen size beds. SO IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A CAR TO SLEEP IN a queen size bed that turns into a car is probably your best bet.
Sep 5 2011 1:08AM
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Ryan.Street
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get an el camino and put a bed in the bed
Sep 5 2011 1:10AM
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JaMal-thaswagbot
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QOuted for truth
Sep 5 2011 1:11AM
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SPskier543
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I know it's american, but either a Yukon xl or suburban. They are reliable, have shit loads of room, and are really good in snow. My friend put 2 hammocks in the back, you don't need a bulky mattress or anything, you still have a ton of room underneath, and they are really comfortableto sleep in, like a cocoon.
Sep 5 2011 1:12AM
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charmander
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also an option is something like this, just a truck with a canopy, this is mine, me and my girlfriend go camping out of it all the time, and its unstoppable in the winter

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Sep 5 2011 1:19AM
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ThaLorax
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This thread should be closed now.
Sep 5 2011 1:53AM
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hokkanee
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A dodge sprinter if it won't be his daily driver. But i've slept in my outback plenty of times and it's possible though not comfortable to fit 2 people in there with the seats down
Sep 5 2011 1:58AM
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timmi
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any wagon will do. As long as the seats fold down. I've got an old Mitsubishi magna wagon and we slept 3 in there. 2 in the back and 1 in the front.
Sep 5 2011 2:04AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Acid Van. Do it Jonas!
Sep 5 2011 2:14AM
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cobra_commander
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Get a 4 season 2-4 person winter tent and pitch it next to the car. Get one of those inflatable car camping mattresses. You will be much more comfortable in it then in any car or truck short of a RV style vehicle.

Otherwise, 1/2 truck with 6+ ft bed and crew cab.
Sep 5 2011 2:36AM
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powderhound100
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Haha Rowen that'd be awesome.


Thinking of the outback, nissan rogue, vw jetta sportwagon, hyundai elentra touring, maybe chevy equinox or something.
Sep 5 2011 5:32PM
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Aaaron.
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Sep 5 2011 5:35PM
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Big.L
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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, I've slept in my drivers seat at camp bisco and it was the best nights sleep I've ever had, I've also slept in the back no problem, plus it's great in snow and decent on gas for a SUV. There's nowhere you can't go in a jeep and there fuckin bulletproof
Sep 5 2011 5:37PM
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Drail
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I'm 6'1" and if I'm sleeping in my Legacy by myself I can sleep diagonally and fit beautifully. When I have my gf sleeping in there with me I have to keep the back open a bit so my feet can hang out a few inches. I have a futon mattress in there while sleeping, so it is usually enough to keep the back from closing. I've never attempted this in the winter, but I have done it when it's pouring rain and kept dry. Not super great in really buggy areas though.
Sep 5 2011 8:38PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Outback or the VW!
Sep 9 2011 6:21AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Outback or the VW!
Sep 9 2011 6:21AM
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EthanJPAskier
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I have slept in the back of my 01 outback quite a few times with full ski gear laying in the back with me, plenty o room
Sep 9 2011 6:37AM
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Petey_Wetey
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seats down in the trunk provide for optimal head support and spacious leg extensiion room...10/10
Sep 9 2011 6:42AM
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Horizon
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I love my chevy avalanche.  I just drop the midgate and I have a huge 8ft longbed that's great for sleeping in.  Even loaded up with bags/skis/boots etc there's still tons of room to fully stretch out and get a good nights sleep.  They even came out with a special tent that is made for the bed of the avalanche, but it's not needed since the bed panels are there so it's contained.

Sure gas mileage is the trade off of any truck, but the advantages are numerous.
Sep 9 2011 7:20AM
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skithesprings
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Nissan Xterra, AKA the seXterra.

great winter vehicle, enough room to sleep 2, and it's a blast to drive.
Sep 9 2011 7:24AM
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maxter-paxter
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Sep 9 2011 3:19PM
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