If you had to choose a do it all car? Even though it’s not sensible.

[-]

Totally unreasonable from a gas mileage and parking in cities perspective, but suburban. Yes a minivan will technically carry the same number of people, blah blah blah. A new one with mag ride and off road or even just soft road ability, I'll miss mine when it's gone.

[-]

TraditionPast4295@reddit

F250 diesel. Comfortable. Can tow and haul anything, decent mileage for what it is. Carry 5 large adult’s with ease.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Really big and bad handling. Granted I’ve allegedly driven a Chevy express down backroads going 80 and it handled so well

[-]

SignificantTransient@reddit

I mean... are you racing it?

If so you need the F-150

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

lol

[-]

Rizzle_Razzle@reddit

Gas mileage is definitely a huge factor in "do it all"

[-]

TraditionPast4295@reddit

17 mpg isn’t horrible.

[-]

SerHerman@reddit

Problem with a full sized truck is that you'd have to park it in the suburbs if you want to visit many cities.

[-]

Dry_Lengthiness6032@reddit

If you have no desire to go into cities, it's a non-issue.

[-]

Which_Initiative_882@reddit

If I can get my extended length, high roof Transit into downtown Seattle and find parking, an F250 wont have issues in the vast majority of places.

[-]

SerHerman@reddit

Sure it's possible and depending on the city, trivial (Calgary, you'll be fine). But somewhere like San Francisco or Boston or Montreal, you're likely not going to enjoy yourself as much as you would if you were in a civic.

So if we're looking for a vehicle that's the absolute best, if your driving experience includes a dense city, an F-250 diesel isn't likely to be the top choice.

[-]

Which_Initiative_882@reddit

Well yeah, didnt say it was easy, just doable. Ide much rather drive my Miata around downtown where I can get in and out of parking garages rather than being limited to street parking, but its not an impossible task.

[-]

SockeyeSTI@reddit

I had to take a dually f350 down by the stadiums and over to Fremont/ballard for work and it sucked

[-]

redditforman11@reddit

An F150 isn't going to find in most parking garages, let alone a 250

[-]

redditforman11@reddit

No, you just bring chains and drag out any vehicles that are blocking the spot you want...

[-]

miseeker@reddit

And a snowplow.

[-]

CockroachVarious2761@reddit

Once you get used to driving a pickup, parking isn't a huge problem.

[-]

PinkFloydBoxSet@reddit

Skyline/GTR.

4 seats, trunk, AWD. It’s the perfect grocery getter.

[-]

seasonal_jesus@reddit

Well 1.2 million people chose the RAV4 last year so I’d say most people have chosen that

[-]

cdsbigsby@reddit

I'd argue the idea of a 'do it all car' is why almost every new vehicle made these days is a CUV. Jack of all trades, master of none.

[-]

SerHerman@reddit

I came to dispute the "master of none" bit. Thinking there are things that crossovers are better at than any other forms.

But I don't think I can.

A van is a better people hauler. A real SUV is a better go-anywhere. A truck or van are better cargo haulers. A car rides better and is more efficient.

But if you want comfort and you want efficiency and you want safety and you want to haul people or cargo and you want to handle inclement weather and and.... Nothing beats a crossover.

[-]

Wise-Plate-9218@reddit

I raise you: A 4WD Chevy Express 3500 with the duramax engine and 4L85E transmission, slight lift and all terrain tires, grill guard and winch equipped. Tow when you need to, haul people when you need to, haul tools and materials, go off road as needed. Perhaps doesn't excel in all fields, but might beat the crossover in more areas than the crossover beats it, and does a fine job of it. People sleep on cargo vans, if you ask me. And in them. Proper workhorses.

[-]

redditforman11@reddit

Except an awd sienna can do everything a rav4 can better. Minivan for the win.

[-]

CoolBeansHotDamn@reddit

I’d argue that it would be significantly inferior at anything off paved roads due to weight and ground clearance. ~2” ground clearance and ~1000lb weight is the difference between the 2, both in favor of the RAV4. Obviously neither are meant for much off-roading. The towing hauling would also be better on the RAV4 due to lower vehicle weight.

[-]

seasonal_jesus@reddit

Being mediocre at everything > excel at one thing

[-]

whoooootfcares@reddit

I love my MDX.

[-]

Additional-Meat-1566@reddit

What year of the rav 4?

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

I wouldn’t say the rav 4 is worse bc the maverick overshadows it in all ways the rav 4 is used. Except as an suv, and the maverick has better handling.

[-]

davidwal83@reddit

Scion XB 2nd gen

[-]

Delicious-Breath8415@reddit

I tow my camper with my 2nd Gen 5 speed. Plenty of room for all of our shit and decent gas mileage too.

[-]

SidKafizz@reddit

My Golf R is my practical car. It does everything that I need it to do.

[-]

mykepagan@reddit

My dream do-it-all car is the Audi RS6 Avant. Track days, autocross, grocery getter, transport kidcto college, ski trip vehicle.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Now all it needs is a option to raise it

[-]

mykepagan@reddit

Audi Quattro is damn good for traction!

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

Honda Fit. 57.3 cubic feet of interior storage. 10 cup holders, seats 5, efficient, cheap as shit to insure and operate. Anemic power so no speeding tickets, handles incredibly stock, better with simple bolt-ons.

It's got history punching way above its weight in its class of car, and a storied past of circuit racing, togue runs and rally racing. I've seen overland builds, stripped down time attack builds, wild engine swaps (a V6 swapped Fit existed for some time) and even lowrider builds. It's literally the perfect car. It might not do anything quickly but it does everything.

[-]

M2J9@reddit

They are really good cars.

[-]

TheVengeful148320@reddit

As a Fit owner (a pair of 2nd gens)

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

Yeah baby! I owned two at one point but sold the automatic and kept the manual

Nowadays I daily my '09 Sport MT and my '25 GR86 MT. I make no claims that I have the perfect stable of cars but I've got to be close.

[-]

TheVengeful148320@reddit

I have an '09 Sport auto in orange and I love that car. Definitely would love something like a GR86 someday.

[-]

Western_Big5926@reddit

What year did they last have the manual?

[-]

SkylineFTW97@reddit

All years of them were available with a manual in the US. Although for the 4th gen, I don't think those offered it at all.

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

All the way till the last year sold in the states, 2020. I don't know anything about the 4th gen sold overseas

[-]

Western_Big5926@reddit

Thx’. We had an old CRV manual c stick That was fun……during its Slow Death from rust it lost the brakes. Just added to the story

[-]

Serious_Lettuce6716@reddit

As a gen 3 Fit owner I third this!

[-]

Rizzle_Razzle@reddit

Hatchback master race. I have a 2014 Ford focus hatchback that I plan to keep for a long time. (It's a manual, the automatics have reliability issues but the manuals are bullet proof.)

[-]

prefix_code_16309@reddit

I bought a second gen Fit when they first hit the lots and were a hot item in may area. I was hot to trot, it checked all the boxes on paper, and I only gave it a cursory test drive, it seemed so perfect.

Despite me being a lover of small, quirky vehicles and wagony things, I strongly disliked that car, and traded it in less than a year. The interior space utilization was absolutely brilliant, I swear that car was 2x the size inside as it was outside. But I hated the laughably ineffective A/C, the apparent total lack of suspension (had a 2009 Sport Navi), zero torque, and the weirdly bad drivers seat comfort. Also, I haven’t driven a car as susceptible to crosswinds since my 1966 VW Beetle.

I can’t think of another vehicle I’ve owned (74 thus far) in life that I should have loved, checked all the boxes, that I ended up disliking so much post-purchase. It should have been perfect.

[-]

Necessary-Score-4270@reddit

We have a 2010 Fit Sport and with the paddle shifters I'd describe it as peppy. Very fun car honestly.

[-]

Serialtorrenter@reddit

Fits are such practical cars, yet they're described as handling well and being fun to drive (I've never gotten the opportunity to test drive one). It's a shame that Honda killed their subcompact station wagon. Can you imagine how awesome an Acura version of the Fit would've been? Or even a torque-y hybrid.

Also, unrelated, but it seems like a disproportionate number of the people I see driving Fits are 6 foot 4+.

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

I'm 6'2" and I can ball up my fist above my head and not touch the roof. It's unbelievable how much room is in these things.

The Fit is what the Civic used to be. Small footprint, tiny power but monstrously over engineered. Despite the kinda high front weight bias it handles very neutrally, very communicative. I've driven a wide breadth of sports cars (2019 Mustang GT, 991.2 GT3 RS, GR86) and this thing pulls no punches in the corners. Yes all of those cars demolish it in the straights but in the turns on good tires it's very impressive.

https://youtu.be/6ee4GTguycA?si=4GDQ8J65qbHQbc5V

[-]

Serialtorrenter@reddit

Fits are short, but they're quite tall, which combined with the station wagon-style rear, really helps with maximizing capacity. I live in a mildly rural area and I definitely value handling over raw speed. I love my 2005 Civic, but if I ever saw a low-mileage manual 2nd gen Fit for under $3k, I'd strongly consider getting it.

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

Good gravy jump on it. The single mod I tell everyone new to the Fit is buy the Progress rear sway bar. Probably runs about $175 or so, installs with normal tools in maybe 10 minutes, no disassembly required. Makes the car drive more on its nose, really sharp turn-in

[-]

Serialtorrenter@reddit

Unfortunately there's an if in that statement. I'm hoping I find a good deal on one.

[-]

Distortedhideaway@reddit

What about a honda element? More space and available 4wd.

[-]

Lufty_AD@reddit

If I could buy another fit, I would. So I had to choose a corolla hatchback as my do-it-all car

[-]

colpy350@reddit

I test drove one in 2013 and I loved it! My mom talked me out of buying it. It would have been all I needed out of a vehicle. Ended up buying a Mazda CX-5 with a manual transmission. It sucked. So slow.

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

Maybe in another life, sorry you missed driving nirvana

[-]

hurricanePopsicles@reddit

Or a Fiesta ST. It’s just like a Fit but has enough power to be fun

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

It's a solid option, but their overall build quality is kinda poodoo. My brother had one for a little while new, they rattled a lot. But credit where it's due when the deer ran out in front of him it took it like a champ.

[-]

SkylineFTW97@reddit

Even as a Fit owner who is very fond of it, it can't do everything I need. It can't tow 5000 lbs or go very far off-road without compromising the handling and MPG. Hence why I also own an SUV. But it's definitely one of the most versatile and fun.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Yeah but you get flood water or too big of a rock and you’re stuck. The maverick wins

[-]

Diligent_Bath_9283@reddit

I've actually received 3 speeding tickets in a Honda fit. Great car.

[-]

dbu8554@reddit

First Gen matrix would like a word sir.

[-]

redditforman11@reddit

Those magic seats in the fit are pretty cool, but a toyota matrix has seats that fold completely flat and can fit a sheet of plywood.

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

D'oh but Refresh Mode©

And m-muh cupholders!

Nothing but love for the Matrix chief. I drove my dad's PT Cruiser for the first few years of my driving career, I've loaded plywood in it. But I'm betting your Matrix is still on the road.

[-]

redditforman11@reddit

You can't kill those older toyotas.

[-]

Pan_TheCake_Man@reddit

I would have thought a civic type r would be a “do anything” but a fit you could do anything TO

[-]

Dreamsof899@reddit

I like a type R but not paying the type R insurance would be nicer

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

2017 Titan- Room for have and it has 12 cupholders. 😂

[-]

DaChronisseur@reddit

The Maverick may very well be the perfect vehicle for a person and I'm not trying to disparage it at all, but no matter what Ford or anyone else does to it, it will never be a mini Raptor. Body on frame trucks are fundamentally different from unibody cars and nothing can be done about it. The mini Raptor is the Ranger.

[-]

BigRobCommunistDog@reddit

Yeah I love hitting the trails and I wanted the Maverick to be “that truck” so badly but it’s in the same class as Subaru at best.

[-]

soft_taco_special@reddit

The Maverick would be perfect for me if it had a good mid gate so you could choose between a back row of seats or a full size bed. If it had that then I could load a dirt bike in the back and not need a trailer. It's already a unibody so it's set up for it.

[-]

CockroachVarious2761@reddit

Maybe SLIGHTLY better than the Subaru, but not much. My wife has a Bronco Sport Badlands which shares a bunch of stuff with the Maverick. The Badlands is going to be better than any Subaru I know of so the Maverick may be also, but I wouldn't take any of them fully "off-road".

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Yeah which is perfectly good. It gets you 99% of places. But a little more use ability than the Subaru SUVs

[-]

CockroachVarious2761@reddit

Yea - I'm not sure where OP got the idea it's a mini-raptor in any way.

[-]

Colorado070707@reddit

THIS!

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

A “do it all” needs to be at least a 1/2 ton pickup truck with 4 doors.

[-]

Rizzle_Razzle@reddit

Save the money and rent a truck from home Depot the 2 times a year you actually need it. Remodeled my entire house with a hatchback and the home Depot truck.

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

My wife and I could both have a soccer mom vehicle? 😀

[-]

Rizzle_Razzle@reddit

In my household we have a 2014 Ford focus hatchback and a 2024 Crosstrek. Are they both soccer mom vehicles? At least it's not an escape and an outback!

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

The Ford might be a little less mom esq. My elderly parents have an ‘18 Outback. Back when I was a kid they made “grandma cars,” like the Caprice & Grand Marquis. If you saw one on the road you knew an oldster would be driving it. The only way to tell now I guess is if the Crossover is moving slow or not. 😂

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Do everything the best not litteraly do it all. You wouldn’t get a ranger raptor to take a scenic drive down a mountain road but the mavericks still excel at that and can get you places off the toaf

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

First of all I don’t think that anything can do everything the best. 2nd I’m not following why a Ranger couldn’t take the same scenic mountain drive that a front wheel drive based AWD crossover (car chassis) with a bed can. If it was me and if I could afford it I’d rather have a half ton truck if I’m looking for slanting with a truck bed than a I would a crossover with a bed. The half-ton can hold more weight in the bed as well as tow more. Around town my 1/2 truck gets around 17 mpg and it’ll do 20-21 mpg on the hwy doing 70-75 mph. Not too bad.

[-]

osteologation@reddit

people say this but im skeptical. though more to do with case. my 2012 exploder might do that well but my 1/2 tons have always been like 11/12 city 16/17 highway.

[-]

WillieMakeit77@reddit

The newer trucks have 7, 8, 9, and 10 speed transmissions to help achieve the better mpg. Along with a relatively high rear end gear. I have a ‘17 Titan crew cab 4x4 that I’ve had since it was new and it has a seven speed. My commute to work is about ten miles and only a mile of that is on the highway. I usually average 17-18 mpg on that trip. However, if there’s a lot of “stop and go” that day I might get 15-17 mpg. My parents live a little over 200 miles away and it’s a 75 mph interstate hwy most of the way. On that trip I usually avgergae 20-21 mpg doing 80’ish mph. That’s with three people, luggage, and a small dog.😂 The most I’ve seen was 22 mpg but I was averaging closer to 75 mph than 80 mph. Around town isn’t the greatest but 20 or so hwy isn’t bad for a 1/2 ton 4x4.

[-]

bigchilla777@reddit

i promise the ranger raptor is still more fun lol

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

I want one 😭

[-]

King_Hawking@reddit

That’s unbelievably dependent on what you consider “all.” A half ton truck is never gonna do what a Porsche does. You’re still sacrificing some things for other things.

That said, I think raptor is the best answer. I would say bronco raptor but it can’t fit a sheet of plywood which matters to me

[-]

acEightyThrees@reddit

My car. I have an Audi RS6 Avant. It's a (heavy) sports car when I want it to be, and a comfortable & practical AWD family wagon when I need it to be. It's my idea of the ultimate one car garage.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Two dream cars . 911 Dakar and rs6 avant

[-]

acEightyThrees@reddit

I can't speak on the Dakar, but I highly recommend the RS6. I've had mine for 3.5 years now. Loved every minute of it.

[-]

Grandemestizo@reddit

The Maverick isn’t even similar to a Raptor.

[-]

Whack-a-Moole@reddit

There's nothing useful/practical about the tremor package. Get the Lariat trim and go get your groceries in peace.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Wrong

[-]

Whack-a-Moole@reddit

If you want to do offroady things, get a truck, not a sedan with a bed.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Extreme overland I g is a better way to put it. I really want a Porsche Dakar but no one really makes a consumer car like that.

[-]

TDot-26@reddit

Closest thing I can think of is a mazda cx30

[-]

sexchoc@reddit

Do-it-all pretty much means it has to be a heavy truck. Yeah, they can't do sports car things well, but a sports car or small truck can't haul or tow a bunch of weight, so they're automatically out for do-it-all.

[-]

prefix_code_16309@reddit

I own a Maverick, and the form factor and powertrain are brilliant. The execution, eh, average. It is a significantly flawed vehicle with some brilliant aspects. Frankly, not sure I’d buy it again, and almost assuredly would not if there was a viable competitor on the market from an Asian brand.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

It would be perfect with more trim options and more customizable options

[-]

prefix_code_16309@reddit

Lol it's far from that close to perfect

[-]

Puzzleheaded-Race671@reddit

Model y performance

[-]

YozaSkywalker@reddit

X3M

[-]

alrightcommadude@reddit

The m40i is the sweet spot of livability and power.

[-]

nowayitzfox@reddit

B58 is king!

[-]

YozaSkywalker@reddit

I've actually been looking at these, they're a pretty good deal currently

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Nah

[-]

nowayitzfox@reddit

Perfect would be the current day ranger. For five easily, decent bed, decent towing, good mpg, reliable, can handle any weather /terrain

[-]

travielane42069@reddit

Chevy Express or Ford E-series. Dead reliable power trains and tried and true chassis. Not fast, or particularly nimble, but they will do literally anything you ask it to do, excluding MPG's.

My personal ideal vehicle is a ford e350 with a 7.3 power stroke. Preferably LWB and high top. It can tow, drive anywhere, haul anything, and you can even live in it if you have to. There's really no limit to what they can do, and are the perfect blank slate vehicle

[-]

Beyblade_Badboy@reddit

I picked up a maverick. i hauled car parts today and had 47mpg doing so, even with its base features, it does it all

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

And it’s handling is very good too

[-]

osteologation@reddit

thats relative i think but they feel like a go cart to me after driving full size vehicles all day

[-]

allgasnoshit@reddit

If money was no object? BMW M5, probably. That can’t do off-roading, though.

[-]

Appropriate-Mark-64@reddit

Chrysler Town and Country Stow and Go

[-]

Dry_Lengthiness6032@reddit

2000s F-350 diesel. Friend of mine got 750k miles out of his...original engine/transmission

[-]

5hallowbutdeep@reddit

Toyota Athlete station wagon.

[-]

delicate10drills@reddit

Supercharged & intercooled 4cyl e36 coupe with a trailer hitch.

[-]

kheq@reddit

Calling a Ford Escape with a bed a mini-Raptor is... a stretch.

[-]

1362313623@reddit

Mercedes e63 wagon

[-]

Careless-Trick-5117@reddit

My 25 Elantra N is my one car solution atm and is a perfect do it all car. It’s fast, handles amazingly, has five seats, and a manual transmission. However, it definitely isn’t the most sensible because it gets pretty bad gas mileage in N mode (I’ve seen as low as 16 mpg), I always use 93 octane fuel, it’s a manual which is objectively harder to deal with in traffic and cities, and it’s a Hyundai. Still wouldn’t pick anything else though.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Yes let’s introduce dirt roads and bumpy stuff

[-]

Careless-Trick-5117@reddit

WRX.

[-]

jckipps@reddit

For me, that would be a full-size van of almost any brand. I'm currently driving a 1992 Dodge b250, and am happy with it. It has most of the capability of a pickup, but with completely enclosed cargo space for all my tools and stuff.

I can borrow smaller cars from family members for longer trips.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Now drive it fast

[-]

jckipps@reddit

45mph on backroads and 75mph on highways feels ridiculously fast! I get all the go-fast jibbies without the reckless-driving charges of actually going fast.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

🙂

[-]

Remarkable_Ad5011@reddit

5th gen 4runner TRD off road premium with a supercharger, small lift, 285s, and two lockers. I don’t drive much, so mpg is not a huge deal.

[-]

Silent-Contract-1790@reddit

Subaru Outback, obviously.

[-]

CarelessPackage1982@reddit

Way too many sensible options in this thread.

Late 80's camino with a chevy 350 in it. One with a NASTY cam.

[-]

Exotic_Artichoke_623@reddit

A 1992/1994 Chevy Cheyanne full size bed, the big cab, the 5.3L 8cil with the extended fuel for 37gal. It will live forever.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Maybe

[-]

Exotic_Artichoke_623@reddit

I have the 4.3 L single cab version C1500 W/T. Almost 300k miles and I'm just fighting rust that I've been fighting since I inherited the old man. I kid you not that truck has driven with little to no transmission fluid in it and only broken down on me 3 times (Because I put off swapping old parts out) in the last 15 years of its 31 year life.) Currently have it pulled off the road completely for a restoration. Ask anyone with a GMT400, they are nearly immortal.

[-]

ReditTosser2@reddit

A Ford Excursion with the 7.3, 4x4. Has like 10,000 pounds of tow capacity, can seat 6 or 7 people comfortably. You can fold down the 2nd row and take out the third row and can literally carry 4x8 sheets of plywood inside it. Has an 800 pound roof rack capacity.

I had a V-10 4x4 for over a decade, and there wasn't much I didn't do with the truck. The only thing I would have changed would be having the 7.3 in it. Got damn hated getting rid of that ~truck~ SUV...

[-]

Rattlingplates@reddit

You guys maverick for baby truck chores if you want to do real truck shit you need an f150. I’ve got an fj cruiser for off-roaring and an f150 as a dd and my towing utility vehicle. It’s hard to beat the utility of an f150.

[-]

TunakTun633@reddit

I'm single, willing to rent a U-Haul, and I've got a racetrack habit. For me, the "do it all" car is my BMW 230i with the Track Handling Package.

If I'm commuting or on a road trip, and I keep the engine out of boost, I can get a sustained 40 MPG. I'm 6'5"; this is the first car I've owned that I actually fit in. I don't necessarily need power-adjustable seats or a good sound system, but I appreciate them. The steering wheel controls are incredibly practical in little ways - like adjusting cruise control speed 5 MPH at a time, or scrolling the songs on my playlist to skip to the one I like. I have never needed more cargo space, and I can even sleep in the car with the back seats folded.

On track, the over-specc'd M240i radiators mean my oil temp holds at near-ambient levels even for sustained cooldown-free lapping in the California desert. The light front end means easy turn-in; the torquey motor means easy on-throttle rotation - both without firming up the suspension all that much, but EDC makes it easy to do that too. I've coded in an oil and tire temp monitor. B48s are damn tough, too - and are a common Nürburgring mainstay for this reason.

[-]

Wolf_Ape@reddit

“Do it all” and ignoring sensibility concerns I took to mean fuel efficiency, and size/parking difficulties… these responses don’t seem in keeping with the spirit of the question. Most couldn’t even make it over the pile of rocks that serve as the entrance to my local multi use trails.

[-]

Rapom613@reddit

Range Rover. Comfortable, great to drive, good towing, looks great, big trunk space with the seats down. There is a reason I have 2!

[-]

upsidedown-funnel@reddit

I’d go with my LR3. I’ve used my lr3 (‘s ) for just about everything. Road trip, towing, off roading. It’ll fit a full size sofa. I’ve used them for business, camping. Just about everything. If you’re handy, they’re fairly easy, and cheap to maintain. If you’re not handy, they’re expensive to pay to repair.

[-]

Rapom613@reddit

LR3s are amazing vehicles. I’ve been looking for one to make into an off road/camping rig. I feel bad four wheeling my L322

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Handles like a brick

[-]

kooldudeV2@reddit

Golf variant.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

The raised one?

[-]

kooldudeV2@reddit

Probably the golf allroad awd wagon But you could just throw Tiguan springs on a golf w/ some good tires and call it too unless you are encountering big ass rocks

[-]

revocer@reddit

RAV4 Hybrid:

Fuel efficient enough for a daily driver.

Enough oomph not to boring.

Can carry loads.

Can carry people.

Can go on trails decently.

On demand AWD. And basically 2WD most of the time.

It’s not the best in any one category. Not the good across the board in in many categories.

[-]

leifashley27@reddit

Drive an Escalade V and tell me what box it doesn’t check.

[-]

Easy-Tradition-7483@reddit

For us its the kia niro plug in hybrid. EV range enough for commuting, hybrid range of 500+ miles, hatchback for the dog/decent storage for weekend trips. Obviously not truly “do it all” but pretty versatile

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Let me I Struve the humble rock

[-]

Easy-Tradition-7483@reddit

I don’t know what that means

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Introduce*

[-]

Easy-Tradition-7483@reddit

Whats the humble rock

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

The humble rock is going to rip the Honda fits front bumper off

[-]

papa66tx@reddit

Diesel Cayenne. I never thought we could be a one vehicle family, but here we are...

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

How’s the handling.

[-]

papa66tx@reddit

It's awesome. Fun to play on onramps

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

I see I see. My dream car is the Porsche Dakar.

[-]

upsidedown-funnel@reddit

With the air suspension (better for towing).

[-]

unicyclegamer@reddit

I’d probably just get a 911 and rent a truck if I need it.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

You don’t know how badly I want a 911 Dakar. It’s the perfect daily. Speed looks handling looks good with roof storage has enough storage for all the things I realistically need to do. It is quite literally the only car that I ever want.

[-]

ircsmith@reddit

Thought you wanted a do it all car? Truck are not very useful, especially ones with jacked suspension. How are going to get your motorcycle in it? Can't go get some 2x4s without strapping them down and them getting wet if it's raining. Nope I had a Silverado HD for 8 months, waist of time and money. I used my Sprinter far more than the truck. My Sprinter is a do it all.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Sprinters have pretty good handling. I may or may not have witnessed somone driving a Chevy express at 60-80 mph down backroads once

[-]

SailingSpark@reddit

I think the closest you can get to a do it all car would be some sort of AWD wagon. Volvo, Subaru, or Audi. You get the handling and stability of a sedan with the storage and sure footedness of an SUV without the Gas Mileage penalty.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

The maverick average la better in this instance though

[-]

worldlead3r@reddit

Old Land Rover Defender.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Handles like a brick

[-]

dustyflash1@reddit

5th gen 4runner, 2nd gen sequioa or 3/4 ton truck

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Handling

[-]

MagicGator11@reddit

I've never been much of a fan with this sub. I feel that the car community has many complete polar sides of people. But I'd have to say almost any wagon from the 80s is well worth more for the bang of your buck. Advertised as a family vehicle, and can be used to haul campers.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Of course

[-]

tiddayes@reddit

Mercedes g wagon or Subaru Outback depending on budget. Both can haul stuff, people, go off road and have big modding communities

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

True, maverick gets a little dirty imo

[-]

Long_Beach5785@reddit

200 series Land Cruiser easily

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

Handling though

[-]

Former-Wish-8228@reddit

Was going to say 1974 To International Scout or Traveller (TravelAll?)

Built like a brick shit house with a parts bin engine that probably still has NOS parts availability.

[-]

Long_Beach5785@reddit

Scouts are sick. They’re pretty pricy nowadays if they’re clean given their age.

[-]

ZeroCool718@reddit

Depends on your needs I suppose . For me it would be a jeep in an urban space. Don’t need to worry about bad mpg . Parking and over all local driving would be no concern about small fender benders since it’s metal and most cars these days are all plastic.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

The goals is to cover ever need in some fashion and be the best at covering every need, even if it’s bad at all of them.

[-]

Colorado070707@reddit

Thats like... The exact opposite reason you should be getting a jeep. There's a reason we don't use steel bumpers on cars like we used to, and that reason is safety. You absolutely do not need a jeep for what you are describing and it makes the people that actually do use jeeps look like idiots.

[-]

ZeroCool718@reddit

The idea of a slightly lifted two door jeep with mostly metal body panels to me is easier to park in a congested urban city and less chances of it being struck by other vehicles during parking . Ofcourse the drive ability in inclement weather is a benefit.

I’m not going to debate you about my opinion. I don’t own a jeep but worked on my friend jeep few times and this is just my thought on it.

[-]

Ponklemoose@reddit

I agree, but the factory bumpers and fenders are plastic (probably to legally required) so you'd need to go aftermarket.

[-]

FZ_Milkshake@reddit

Some reasonably powerful station wagon with 4wd, maybe the six cylinder A6.

[-]

Threadydonkey65@reddit (OP)

You are right. I will say that one wins this

[-]

theLogic1@reddit

A4 allroad with diesel. More than enough power and space for most things

[-]

CockroachVarious2761@reddit

Look around the roads in the U.S.... notice all of the 4-Door pickups being driven with bed covers on them. There's your answer. Modern full-size pickups offer huge amounts of space/storage, ride and drive decent, they can tow a reasonable size trailer without a problem, 4WD makes them capable (that does NOT mean they are the easiest to drive) in bad weather; and SURPRISE a 400HP pickup that's unloaded most of the time is going to be QUICK. Are they sensible for 90% of people in 90% of their driving - probably NOT. But the fact that you don't need to buy more than one vehicle make them very sensible for many people.

[-]

C4PTNK0R34@reddit

Holden Commodore Ute SS-V Redline.

It's a fast car, a pickup truck, and has a T-56 manual transmission. It would be super fun to drive while also being useful as a small truck. I'd imagine it would be okay at towing since it has a V8 but sits a bit low, but I've seen people tow things with a Tesla Model S, so it's not impossible.

[-]

AshlandPone@reddit

I'm actually finding my Tribeca is excellent. Big enough to carry a mattress with the seats down, plenty of room for 5. Reasonable fuel economy, very tough for off roading but excellent on road manners too. Tows up to 4500 lbs. It could do with an extra gear, but 5 is... enough, and the turn in near the end of the rack is great for parking.

As an all arounder, it's more than decent.

I solved the problem of slightly hard seats by putting in padded seat covers, and the seat heat still comes through them so...

[-]

Elephunk05@reddit

Holden Ute. An original, or an "Amercian" version sitting on the Pontiac G8 GTO frame.

[-]

Blu_yello_husky@reddit

1988 chevy caprice wagon. Station wagons are really the perfect vehicle. Get one with a hitch and you can even tow a trailer. You've got 3 rows of seats from hauling people, lots of luggage space for road trips, and if you need to make a trip to get lumber or something big, the rear seats can fold down and you've got a space just as big as a modern truck bed. All while having the fuel economy and amazing ride quality of a full size American car, as opposed to crappy ride quality and lack of passenger space that a truck provides.

[-]

SmokeFarts@reddit

I really like my ‘21 Ranger XLT. I can get 30mpg if I drive it like a grandma, it rides nice on the highway, it’s fairly peppy for what it is, it’s rated to haul a 7,000lb trailer and I’ve hauled a car on a car trailer with it and it did great, I can comfortably haul 8’ lumber with it despite the 5.5’ bed, it does great in the snow and I have pulled several vehicles out of snow banks with it, haven’t offroaded much but the bit I have it did no issue, it has a turning radius more akin to a crossover than a truck and I can squeeze into most parking spots since it’s narrower than a full size. Overall it does basically everything I need it to do.

[-]

KittiesRule1968@reddit

Either my 2015 Nissan Rogue or my 2004 Subaru Forester XT. Both have plenty of cargo space, so I can carry all of the guitars and amplifiers for my band in it (the drummer has a van) and whilst not fast, the Rogue has more than enough power to keep up with modern traffic. The Subaru will run circles around basically everything while still able to be daily driven on E85 if I want to

[-]

Realistic-March-5679@reddit

Subaru Impreza hatchback with roof cross bars. Ive hauled home dozens of boards, a couch, and all sorts of things on the roof of that thing. Second best truck Ive owned. My wife’s Crosstrek is similarly capable but she doesn’t “want it scratched up”.

[-]

Otherwise-Ad6675@reddit

2001 pontiac montana long wheelbase

Can seat between 6-8 people depending on what rear seats are in it

Can haul 8ft boards and sheets of plywood no problem

Gets comparable mpg to most modern cars

Storage for days

Shares most of the drivetrain and suspension with the grand prix of the same era so parts are generally available

Is pretty quick for a minivan

Comfy seats for long trips

[-]

kilroy-was-here-2543@reddit

Either what I currently drive, a 2005 LWB wrangler or some sort of mid to full size pickup truck.

The only problem with the wrangler now is that it’s getting too old to trust on super long drives.

[-]

Civil-Departure-512@reddit

A gmt900 Silverado 1500 crew cab. Could fit 6 comfortably, got 23mpg, could haul and tow just about anything I needed, and was extremely comfortable. Had a really tight turning radius too. Only one id pick over that would be a 14/15 Silverado cause I love the styling more

[-]

JoeFromStPaul@reddit

I thought I wanted a Maverick, until I drove one. The Soviets could have developed a more appealing vehicle. It's at least 5k overpriced. The "bed" is too small to serve any purpose.

[-]

ScoffingYayap@reddit

Honda Ridgeline

[-]

rynil2000@reddit

For me, it’s why I bought my, Kia Stinger GT. Four door, useable adult-sized seats, spacious lift back cargo area, comfortable cruiser, and enough power to unwind and get in trouble with the twin turbo v6. AWD if you need it, but not in mine, just LSD rear end.

That being said, I would also love a Maverick. I wish I still had my ‘94 Ranger Splash extended cab.

[-]

ohwell_______@reddit

Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade

[-]

SerHerman@reddit

If there had been a plug-in hybrid AWD Maverick available for sale 3 years ago, I would right now be the owner of a plug-in hybrid AWD Maverick.

All of the things that make the Maverick popular today, plus free local driving.

[-]

PigSlam@reddit

An AWD station wagon with a small open trailer. For a time, I had a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, and a 4'x8' Harbor Freight trailer. I grew up on a dairy farm, and always had trucks available as a kid, but now that I live 3,000 miles from the farm, that setup proved to be everything I needed. If I were to try it again, I'd go with a larger car, like an Outback or Volvo V90 (CC or not), and I still have the trailer.

[-]

arar55@reddit

Checker Marathon

[-]

Pelvis-Wrestly@reddit

Ram 1500

Comfy, fast, great handling, plush ride, huge cargo capacity. Current incentives make it fairly affordable

[-]

Bigdawg7299@reddit

It’s already been done, but became the red headed stepchild of the automotive world. The minivan. Passenger capacity ✅, cargo capacity ✅, towing capacity ✅, decent economy ✅, raised driving position ✅

[-]

Ineedathiccie@reddit

Most minivans can't tow over 3500 lbs, which is pretty much just an enclosed Uhaul trailer. I consider 5k lbs real towing capacity, that would be about an economy car with trailer. Also probably less off road capability than a Maverick just due to tire sidewall height

[-]

Cynyr36@reddit

Drive line from the hybrid Tacoma in a Transit Connect XL.

Or the v60 T8 polestar engineered. Which seems rated at 4400lbs towing (with trailer brakes) outside the usa.

[-]

Colorado070707@reddit

The maverick is a unibody and the whole suspension setup and everything wont be the same as a "real" truck. I would get a tacoma/ranger/colorado, those have full frames and (at least the old ones) a standard transfer case rwd/4wd system thats easier to fix and less likely to have something go wrong over time.

[-]

MVmikehammer@reddit

A Ram 1500 TRX.

it is not sensible
can comfortably seat 5
can carry half a ton of pig shit (or anything else less gross and less liquid)
can tow
can go off road
can tow off road
accelerates like sports car from a few decades ago
not too long, as wide as a bus, can almost drive in the city
can be legally driven in Europe with shitty -11 eyesight
can run on propane
can fit a 130L propane tank in place of the spare.

I currently drive an old Ford Expedition 5.4 and it can't do 3 and 7.

8 and 11 it can do on limited scale as it is smaller than a bus and at 2m wide and 5.2m long, it fits in the city just fine. and I have an 85L propane tank in place of the spare.

A Chevy Suburban and Avalanche would also be contenders. Mainly for being able to carry 8ft/2.5 meter items without anything sticking out of the dimensions of the vehicle.

[-]