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2009 Top 10 Road Trip Cars
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Ah, the lure of the open road. There is a magic about it that stirs the soul and brightens the senses. In this era of doom-and-gloom, when we are threatened by everything from pirates, to pigs to pecuniary disaster, the ability to climb into a car, stab the gas and get out of town looms larger than ever. Happily, there are those gems among the current crop of cars and trucks that make doing just that not only fun, but, in some instances, close to a religious experience.
With hundreds of thousands of miles under our collective tires, we at Kelley Blue Book have taken more than our share of road trips, and we can attest that not all are created equal. Some involve the transport of numerous people and literally tons of stuff; others involve nothing but the oneness of car and driver. In an effort to reveal the best vehicle for each journey you might take, we have combined our collective wisdom to deliver to you this list of the Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009. Travel safely, our friends.
With hundreds of thousands of miles under our collective tires, we at Kelley Blue Book have taken more than our share of road trips, and we can attest that not all are created equal. Some involve the transport of numerous people and literally tons of stuff; others involve nothing but the oneness of car and driver. In an effort to reveal the best vehicle for each journey you might take, we have combined our collective wisdom to deliver to you this list of the Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009. Travel safely, our friends.
If you're looking for a vehicle capable of not only reaching a campsite, but can also provide for you when you get there, the Honda Element is the perfect choice. The real-time four-wheel-drive is helpful for traversing tricky terrain, and the versatile interior -- which includes a fold-flat rear seat, table and available privacy screen -- is useful in case you need to sleep in the car rather than in the tent you so masterfully erected.
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All vehicles are listed by their New Car Blue Book value. New Car Blue Book values represent transaction values, or what others are paying for this vehicle, during the week of Thursday, November 19, 2009. New Car Blue Book values are updated weekly on kbb.com. Adding optional equipment at the time of purchase will increase the price of the vehicle.
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