Filmmaking automobile...what do you prefer?

[Rick Burnett]

So I am about to trade in my 2007 Spider Eclypse Convertible because of one reason, it is TOO SMALL. I love the vehicle, but I always end up relying on other people to take my equipment around for me. I have a Kessler Crane, some pelican cases, light kits, etc.

I've been looking at the Dodge Magnum as I've always liked it (and it is long) and the Honda Element because it is rugged. This is a car I use everyday so I opted away from a normal van, or mini van. The mini vans I do not like how they handle with weight.

Suburbans have TONS of room but they are too big as well.

I am trying to find something just right and though the people on here might have some opinions of what they like to use. The Magnum works because I don't need as much height as I need depth.

Thoughts?

 

[Stephen Mick]

I've got a 2011 Ford Flex, and it rules. Tons of space for gear.

 

[TimurCivan]

I've got a 2011 Ford Flex, and it rules. Tons of space for gear.

+10

i LOVE Stephens car.... When i was driving it back from set one day, i was able to carry almost 15 dead hooke...............


ummm...

Subaru Forester.

Stephen... sorry about the smell....

 

[Stephen Mick]

I thought it smelled nicer than it did before I let you drive it.

 

[Postmaster]

The "Van of the Year": Ford Transit Connect Diesel - holds a ton of gear and get´s great mileage (38mi/gal).

Frank

 

[chriscurl]

I have an Element and I think it is great, plenty of room for gear and all plastic and rubber interior, much like my dungeon...wait, what?

 

[TimurCivan]

The "Van of the Year": Ford Transit Connect Diesel - holds a ton of gear and get´s great mileage (38mi/gal).

Frank

I would totally buy that if i didnt live in NYC. Its too tall. You cant park it in indoor parking facilities.

 

[djbobbyrhodes]

http://www.madwhips.com/pursuit-systems-porsche-cayenne/

Someday...

 

[Rick Burnett]

http://www.madwhips.com/pursuit-systems-porsche-cayenne/

Someday...

Haha! Nice!!!!

 

[zakart]

+1 for the Element or if you want a little more zippy car i also love my 2004 saturen vue

 

[Hawk Teflon]

I would +1 for the Saturn Vue, but I think Saturn went under recently. That would be the downside to that.

 

[David Jimerson]

I think the Vue might be too short. I replaced a GMC Jimmy (which works quite well for production, though it was a little high off the ground) with a Ford Escape hybrid, and I worry that it might not be long enough for certain things.

 

[Barry_Green]

+1 for the Element, although it's in its last year.