Razr 23 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-best-vehicles-for-the-end-of-the-world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
universal_exports 18 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I vote for the volkswagon microbus, seriously though, most want a big 4x4 that can go anywhere, although I think a vehicle with great gas milage, with offroad tires would be plenty, considering today that improved roads are everyhere, and will last longer than the gas supply in a post apocoliptic world. even if your bug out location is deep in the woods, if you have much of a structure, you or someone had to truck in all the material to build your house or cabin, etc. so there must be some kind of decent trail/road, so a normal vehicle with some offroad tires I think is all most woud need, and would not be needed much, you would not be having to commute to work or run to wal-mart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 http://editorial.aut...nd-of-the-world 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salt1219 176 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 the rally fighter looks interesting, i still love the marauder over all the rest though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theorangeplanet 968 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just happened to have watched the US top gear last night where Tanner Foust broke the rally fighter in about 6 inches of water somehow. Could have been anything, but doesn't speak ultimate reliability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I am not impressed by their list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 id rather have the general lee. without doing the jumps. if i need 4wd then ill go for my 78 bronco, but other than that, id take the general. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwiztidKlownzTX 76 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Marauder and the Toyota are the only ones I really agree with on that list. Maybe a Jeep wrangler, but I've seen them break down too much... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 With no gasoline available, We should be looking at Fred Flintstone's car. Footpower! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 With no gasoline available, We should be looking at Fred Flintstone's car. Footpower! Corn oil, biodiesel, and ethanol are plenty renewable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 subaru impreza? is this shit for real? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Kenny 144 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 You ever tried to stop one, Hammer? Subaru is a damn tough car, that can be abused severely and still run. Needs less TLC than an aircooled VW, too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. I'll see you that deuce-and-a-half, and raise you one of these: Those old 2.5T were tough trucks. We had one converted for a tanker at the VFD I was with in HS, and it was virtually unstoppable. Edited February 12, 2012 by Lone Eagle 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 ^ WITH the quad-mount .50's! Bring it ya stinking zombies!!! Hey, Linda Hamilton drove a Wrangler in Terminator, so that has to be the best, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. I'll see you that deuce-and-a-half, and raise you one of these: Those old 2.5T were tough trucks. We had one converted for a tanker at the VFD I was with in HS, and it was virtually unstoppable. nice, is there still an import restriction on the tracks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Old maintained iron, easy to fix, Comfort won't be 1st priority. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 72 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 A 712 M Pinzgauer with a hard top would be on my short list. But I wouldn't turn down the soft top version either. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 One in the middle is now a self contained camper with all comforts of a modern camper, propane generator, on demand water heater, stove, furnance, shower, toilet, holding tanks, and even AC.110/24volt/12volt Added a Mad Max type pumper, and roof racks since pic. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm so jealous of you guys with the deuce and a halfs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 same here.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YARP 300 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ruffian72-Think you can pick me up at the end of the world? Sounds pretty comfy in that rig! 1.Maurauder-want....but to poor 2.Jeep Cherokee-REALLY?! Over an excursion or expedition, puhlease. 3.Toyota Hi-Lux-can't find one and I like to buy American 4.Solar car-all good in the hood until you have to clear a 1" curb 5.Subaru-I don't dare put myself in one of the worlds largest yuppie cllub vehicles. 6.VW Microbus-If I'm on a short bus at the end of the world.........enough said 7.Woody wagon-"is this the apoclypse or a demolition derby? 8.Porsche 911-If it's the end of the world I'd steal it and just repeatedly drive it around the block while listening to really loud techno and speaking in a German accent. 9.Jeep Wrangler-been in a rollover in one, no thanks. Won't even get in one now. 10.Rally fighter-I'd never make it out of the driveway cause I'd just be staring at it licking my lips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. Still a gaser, or did it get the diesel switch over. Learned to drive in one of these, converted to a feed wagon before I was born. Really took a lot of abuse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. I'll see you that deuce-and-a-half, and raise you one of these: Those old 2.5T were tough trucks. We had one converted for a tanker at the VFD I was with in HS, and it was virtually unstoppable. nice, is there still an import restriction on the tracks? Not sure. That picture is on my "Things to buy when I win the lottery" list.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. I'll see you that deuce-and-a-half, and raise you one of these: Those old 2.5T were tough trucks. We had one converted for a tanker at the VFD I was with in HS, and it was virtually unstoppable. nice, is there still an import restriction on the tracks? Not sure. That picture is on my "Things to buy when I win the lottery" list.. A half track would be the shit, with some triangle tracks up front! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Old maintained iron, easy to fix, Comfort won't be 1st priority. Love that bobber! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardC1967 81 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess most of the guys wanting huge ATV's know how to do maintenance and change out those huge tires when you break down in the middle of nowhere with no spare parts,tools or a garage in sight..I'd go for something simple and easy to fix... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess most of the guys wanting huge ATV's know how to do maintenance and change out those huge tires when you break down in the middle of nowhere with no spare parts,tools or a garage in sight..I'd go for something simple and easy to fix... Actually no different than regular rig, and basic mech. knowledge and standard tools. No computer/electronic issues. Hoses and belts all in the open. Self sealing internal tubes, have built in air compressor if needed. No different than changing regular tire, just bigger equipment. All fits in box under door. Tire in back or on built in winch/carrier. Done it on oil field supply trail. Farm raised, not a big deal, learned to make things work in middle of nowhere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 military 2-1/2 or 5 ton 6X6. Goes just about anywhere and can drive over or through most obstacles. Will even run under water with the snorkel attached. Here is a 2-1/2 ton I restored a few years ago. Still a gaser, or did it get the diesel switch over. Learned to drive in one of these, converted to a feed wagon before I was born. Really took a lot of abuse. yep, 302 GMC gas burner. I no longer have it,got out of the hobby a few years ago and sold it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess most of the guys wanting huge ATV's know how to do maintenance and change out those huge tires when you break down in the middle of nowhere with no spare parts,tools or a garage in sight..I'd go for something simple and easy to fix... What's wrong with huge tires? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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