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Image 1 — Standing on a century of history! 66 is more than just a road.
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▲ 51 r/roadtrip

Standing on a century of history! 66 is more than just a road.

Finally checked Flagstaff off my list! There’s something so surreal about seeing this shield right under your feet

For me, Route 66 isn't just about the miles; it’s the whole vibe—the neon signs, the rusty old relics, and that "middle of nowhere" freedom. I could spend all day looking at these sticker-covered vans and kitschy gift shops. It literally feels like stepping back in time.

I’m currently heading West! If any of you have done this drive recently, what’s one hidden gem I HAVE to stop at before I hit the California border?

u/EquivalentCanary8243 — 10 days ago
▲ 24 r/whatcarshouldIbuy

I’m in Reisterstown, MD and currently hauling lumber/tools for a DIY renovation project. Every newer SUV I test drive feels like a giant iPad wrapped in piano black plastic.

Between Maryland winter salt, rough roads, and regularly carrying 500+ lbs of gear, I keep coming back to older body-on-frame SUVs.

Am I crazy for considering a 150k-mile Lexus GX 460 over a lightly used modern crossover? I know the MPG is awful, but the GX just feels like an actual machine instead of an appliance.

Is there a sleeper option I’m missing that still feels solid/mechanical without turning into a full-size truck?

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u/EquivalentCanary8243 — 16 days ago
▲ 14 r/whatcarshouldIbuy

I’m done with fragile crossovers and “ultralight” everything.

After hauling woodworking gear and heavy DIY tools through North GA and now Maryland, I’ve realized most modern SUVs feel like toys. I don’t need screens or MPG—I need something that feels like it could survive abuse without complaining.

I want a legit tank:

Body-on-frame

Can handle mud, rocks, and being loaded with ~500 lbs of tools

DIY-friendly (I do my own work, don’t want German-level sensor nightmares)

Can survive Mid-Atlantic humidity + winter salt

Budget is flexible.

Right now I’m looking at GX/LX, but I’m wondering:

Is that basically the answer?

Or is there a sleeper I’m missing?

If you had to trust one vehicle to haul tools into West Virginia and not strand you, what are you picking?

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u/EquivalentCanary8243 — 24 days ago