Anonymous
11/18/2021 12:37
Subject: Re:Best doomsday car?
Anonymous wrote:If this is a serious question, then OP wants a pre-1980-ish car, with the simplest possible mechanics and zero microprocessors. He needs something that can be maintained with minimal tools and knowledge. I'd guess that something like an old Army surplus Jeep would work, since there are service manuals for every part of it that are widely available. I'm not a mechanic, though, so maybe there are better options.
The point about gasoline having a shelf life is real, although I believe that additives exist to extend this. It might be worth looking into a diesel vehicle; these can run on kerosene, which has a much longer shelf life. Diesel engines are mechanically different, though, and there are probably fewer mechanics who are good with them.
Where do I get an old army surplus Jeep? I’d like that if not for the doomsday then just for fun
Anonymous
11/18/2021 08:19
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Anonymous wrote:Do you remember what the roads were like on 9/11?
The best doomsday vehicle is a bike. And after 5 years of no maintenance, the toads will be unusable even for that.
Seconded. In an evacuation scenario you're not going to move faster than a fast bike can go anyway, because of traffic snarls.
Dirt bike might be worth considering.
Anonymous
11/18/2021 08:14
Subject: Re:Best doomsday car?
If this is a serious question, then OP wants a pre-1980-ish car, with the simplest possible mechanics and zero microprocessors. He needs something that can be maintained with minimal tools and knowledge. I'd guess that something like an old Army surplus Jeep would work, since there are service manuals for every part of it that are widely available. I'm not a mechanic, though, so maybe there are better options.
The point about gasoline having a shelf life is real, although I believe that additives exist to extend this. It might be worth looking into a diesel vehicle; these can run on kerosene, which has a much longer shelf life. Diesel engines are mechanically different, though, and there are probably fewer mechanics who are good with them.
The point about gasoline having a shelf life is real, although I believe that additives exist to extend this. It might be worth looking into a diesel vehicle; these can run on kerosene, which has a much longer shelf life. Diesel engines are mechanically different, though, and there are probably fewer mechanics who are good with them.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 12:20
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Or just buy a hybrid car with really high gas mileage.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 12:20
Subject: Re:Best doomsday car?
Anonymous
11/15/2021 11:46
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Find an old, pre-electronic vehicle in good repair, because none of our cars will run when they take out the electric grid in a doomsday scenario.
That assumes an EMP though.
How do you like horses OP?
Good idea but until the doomsday comes I need to commute from Bethesda to Tysons
Anonymous
11/15/2021 11:12
Subject: Best doomsday car?
I'm thinking you get a normal car for the commute and an ATV to bug out. Don't forget to learn how to fix the motor!
Anonymous
11/15/2021 11:12
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Do you remember what the roads were like on 9/11?
The best doomsday vehicle is a bike. And after 5 years of no maintenance, the toads will be unusable even for that.
The best doomsday vehicle is a bike. And after 5 years of no maintenance, the toads will be unusable even for that.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 11:11
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Anonymous wrote:Find an old, pre-electronic vehicle in good repair, because none of our cars will run when they take out the electric grid in a doomsday scenario.
That assumes an EMP though.
How do you like horses OP?
Anonymous
11/15/2021 11:10
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Gas gas a shelf life of 3 months. So sure you may “bug out” but your car will turn into a metal tent soon enough.
https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/how-long-can-gas-sit-in-a-car-before-it-goes-bad
The idiocy of your whole premise is inane. I have a 4x4 Toyota because we have a large family and ski frequently. But you are just falling for the JEEP fad that is running high now
Any car that makes a break for it off road will stand out and someone with a bigger gum will eventually take it from you.
Get a car that makes sense for your day to day family living, not some nut job fantasy.
https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/how-long-can-gas-sit-in-a-car-before-it-goes-bad
The idiocy of your whole premise is inane. I have a 4x4 Toyota because we have a large family and ski frequently. But you are just falling for the JEEP fad that is running high now
Any car that makes a break for it off road will stand out and someone with a bigger gum will eventually take it from you.
Get a car that makes sense for your day to day family living, not some nut job fantasy.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 10:59
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Anonymous wrote:Lol. Whatever you buy will run out of gas or electric power son enough OP. We are all screwed in a doomsday scenario!!
Yep. Every time my brain goes down this rathole, I realize that we are totally screwed long before the gas runs out or goes bad.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 10:57
Subject: Best doomsday car?
A Marauder is really the only sensible answer
Anonymous
11/15/2021 10:54
Subject: Best doomsday car?
Find an old, pre-electronic vehicle in good repair, because none of our cars will run when they take out the electric grid in a doomsday scenario.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 10:32
Subject: Best doomsday car?
You can't buy one but you can make one like Mad Max's car.
Anonymous
11/15/2021 10:29
Subject: Re:Best doomsday car?
This one.
