Surfing vehicle - Daily driver recommendations wanted

[DannyBNH]

Although I get on the waves once in a while, this is for someone at work.

He's gotten into surfing the last couple of years and he's looking for a good
daily driver that that he could throw a couple of boards in.

Doesn't have to be new.
Easy on the Wallet maintenance wise.
Can take the family along.
Commutes about 40 miles a day.
East coast weather friendly.


Any recommendations out there?

[DanielDudley]

Jeep Cherokee.

[Vipergrün]

I've been looking at older Lexus LX470's, 4wd, seem bullet proof, plenty of room, not the best MPG, tough. Put some knobby tires and a rack on it, drive onto the beach and surf.

[Jim Richards]

Volvo wagon, perhaps one of the cross country versions.

[craigster59]

4Runner

[ckelly78z]

A woody wood with boards on the side.

[VincentVega]

I like the volvo idea, but I prefer the bricks.

[Jim Richards]

We used to have one years ago...the first family car we bought after getting married.

[Seahawk]

I really prefer a truck to having a bunch of stuff on the roof.

For my Tacoma I put the tail gate down, clamped on a Yakima rack and was good to go...worked great for my surfboards and kayaks.

When I was kayaking a lot, I also had a fork clamps for a bike next to the kayak holder so I could ride back to get my truck.

Lots of innovative racks available.

[Jim Richards]

Get a wagon and the board(s) go inside. Easy peasy. Our surfin' son rolls that way.

[cabmandone]

Subaru Baja if you can find one. Have I mentioned I'm a Suby fan?

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Get a wagon and the board(s) go inside. Easy peasy...

Danny's friend may also want to get laid once in a while

For me it was a marriage of convenience for the larger kayak and also the bike. That and I needed a truck.

I also found, because I was a slob, that wet, sandy wet suits, towels, etc, were better in the bed.

[Jim Richards]

I wasn't aware pickup trucks make women's jump outta their skivvies. Thanks for the education.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

I wasn't aware pickup trucks make women's jump outta their skivvies. Thanks for the education.

Good lord I was kidding...I drove a mini van for years for petes sake.

This place has gotten goofy.

[93nav]

Oh yes they do, just depends on what kind of wimen you want to attract.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrHoIEZVlg

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

I wasn't aware pickup trucks make women's jump outta their skivvies. Thanks for the education.

[ckissick]

I use my Westy. I can change into and out of the wet suit in comfort and privacy, wash up in the sink, and even heat up a nice cup of cocoa on a cold day.

Meanwhile, everyone around me is struggling to get out of their wet suit while simultaneously holding a towel around them so they don't flash bystanders. Then they have muddy feet when they're done changing. It makes me feel smug. Love my Westy!

[Geary]

^^ I don't think there's a more perfect vehicle for surfing or snowboarding than a VW Westy :^)

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