Author Topic: The Urban Driver: Top Picks for Pothole-Riddled City Streets (Read 10884 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** June 25, 2013, 06:27:54 am »

Got teeth? Then you probably know that the best vehicles for pothole-riddled city streets strike a balance between comfort, agility and power. Here's a list of rides for getting around, into and over potholes.

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johngenx · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:29:19 am »

I've never driven anything short of an S-Class that soaks up the rough road like our Highlander. That floaty cornering and body lean really pays off when the potholes become potcaverns.

I think the big SUVs are probably some of the best vehicles for rough roads. Soft suspensions, lots of travel and ground clearance really helps.

redman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2013, 09:33:04 am »

I would bet that they seldom go over 20km on the busy streets of Karachi, so potholes are less of an issue.
Salt and extreme cold/hot Canadian climate can wreck havoc on infrastructure.
I'm sure we are also talking about a lot more tarmac to deal with in the G.T.A. than Karachi.

Fobroader · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:12:41 am »

I disagree with all of them but the Jeep. If you are actually dealing with potholes, you want a sturdy front end, tires with a lot of sidewall and suspension travel for when you cannot miss a pothole. If you are dealing with lots of potholes, Id rather an SUV or a truck rather than a car.

wing · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:16:19 am »

Yeah he missed the obvious.

Lexus LX

canuckystan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:16:42 am »

Come on guys, this is just a silly article. Best cars for pothole streets? Give me a break. What's next, best cars for roads with the most right hand turns? Best cars for steep inclines?

I know you want to attract Google searches by cramming as many car models in each article, but this is just a waste of time.

wing · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:20:52 am »

Quote from: canuckystan on June 25, 2013, 10:16:42 am

What's next, best cars for roads with the most right hand turns?

Not sure about right hand turns, but I can get a list for left hand turns LOL

mixmanmash · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2013, 10:27:19 am »

How about best RHD car for making left turns?

vickenp · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:19:16 pm »

Montreal roads vs Toronto roads?

come over for real pot holes!

Fobroader · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:35:22 pm »

Quote from: vickenp on June 25, 2013, 12:19:16 pm

Montreal roads vs Toronto roads?

come over for real pot holes!

Pffffttt.....come to our end of the world for potholes, Edmonton has the worst roads Ive ever driven on.

mixmanmash · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:05:01 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on June 25, 2013, 12:35:22 pm

Quote from: vickenp on June 25, 2013, 12:19:16 pm
Montreal roads vs Toronto roads?

come over for real pot holes!

Pffffttt.....come to our end of the world for potholes, Edmonton has the worst roads Ive ever driven on.

Yup. I know that road as it's not far from where I work. Let me guess - 92 street between 39 Avenue and 41 Avenue.

Fobroader · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:06:50 pm »

That was just a stock photo from the journal....but yeah, that looks about right. I work on 76Ave just west of 50th st, 76Ave in places is almost impassable

mrthompson · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:09:21 pm »

I thought Edmonton (AB) was the land of milk and honey?

Oil money not being used for infrastructure?

Fobroader · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:12:24 pm »

Quote from: mrthompson on June 25, 2013, 01:09:21 pm

I thought Edmonton (AB) was the land of milk and honey?

Oil money not being used for infrastructure?

Milk and honey my foot!! We have crumbling roads and no snow removal in the city during the winter.....however they found I dont know how many hundreds of millions of dollars for an arena

Our city council is like a crackhead with mommys credit card....

mixmanmash · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:12:53 pm »

Quote from: mrthompson on June 25, 2013, 01:09:21 pm

I thought Edmonton (AB) was the land of milk and honey?

Oil money not being used for infrastructure?

Lol. Not when your province is blowing it on other stuff. Not when your province also gave the oil companies too much discounts on the Royalty. Oil companies always cry foul even though they are making money hand over fist.

And not when your city is too focused on building and arena for millionaire hockey players with a billionaire owner. Sure, they say the hockey arena will only cost half a billion. What they are missing is that it will cost another half a billion later when they realize they haven't allowed for the necessary transportation infrastructure (whether it be light rail train, buses, roads, etc).

I imagine with all the floods in Southern Alberta, the provincial money is going to get tighter.

Fobroader · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:15:17 pm »

Quote from: mixmanmash on June 25, 2013, 01:12:53 pm

Quote from: mrthompson on June 25, 2013, 01:09:21 pm
I thought Edmonton (AB) was the land of milk and honey?

Oil money not being used for infrastructure?

Lol. Not when your province is blowing it on other stuff. Not when your province also gave the oil companies too much discounts on the Royalty. Oil companies always cry foul even though they are making money hand over fist.

And not when your city is too focused on building and arena for millionaire hockey players with a billionaire owner. Sure, they say the hockey arena will only cost half a billion. What they are missing is that it will cost another half a billion later when they realize they haven't allowed for the necessary transportation infrastructure (whether it be light rail train, buses, roads, etc).

I imagine with all the floods in Southern Alberta, the provincial money is going to get tighter.

Im am glad to see we are on the same page

wing · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:17:09 pm »

Shouldn't the owner of the team build the building? That's what they did here.

mixmanmash · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:21:55 pm »

Quote from: wing on June 25, 2013, 01:17:09 pm

Shouldn't the owner of the team build the building? That's what they did here.

That's what I think they should do. But he wants subsidies and guarantees because Edmonton is a "small market" and it's risky. Umm, have you seen how many raving mad fans there are? I can't remember the last time a game wasn't sold out...

Kinetis · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2013, 01:47:57 pm »

Where can I go to buy a Mazda 6 for under $21K.

redman · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2013, 03:15:33 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on June 25, 2013, 12:35:22 pm

Quote from: vickenp on June 25, 2013, 12:19:16 pm
Montreal roads vs Toronto roads?

come over for real pot holes!

Pffffttt.....come to our end of the world for potholes, Edmonton has the worst roads Ive ever driven on.

Umm. so this is post flood damage right ? I can't imagine that road be allowed to be in that condition pre flood. If so you win, we have nothing that I've seen that bad here in the GTA.