2009 Top 10 Road Trip Cars

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2009 Top 10 Road Trip Cars
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.

Trip for Two: Jaguar XKR Convertible

2009 Jaguar XK Series XKR
Sometimes you just want to get away with your sweetie and leave the world behind you. Enter the Jaguar XKR Convertible. If the supple leather and stylish chrome-clad interior doesn't stimulate your senses, the 420-horsepower V8 surely will. And nothing puts you in the mood faster than speed and the wind whipping through your hair.
MSRP: $94,475 New Car Blue Book Value: $91,641
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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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