2009 Top 10 Road Trip Cars
Ah, the lure of the open road. There is a magic about it that stirs the soul and brightens the senses. In this era of doom-and-gloom, when we are threatened by everything from pirates, to pigs to pecuniary disaster, the ability to climb into a car, stab the gas and get out of town looms larger than ever. Happily, there are those gems among the current crop of cars and trucks that make doing just that not only fun, but, in some instances, close to a religious experience.

With hundreds of thousands of miles under our collective tires, we at Kelley Blue Book have taken more than our share of road trips, and we can attest that not all are created equal. Some involve the transport of numerous people and literally tons of stuff; others involve nothing but the oneness of car and driver. In an effort to reveal the best vehicle for each journey you might take, we have combined our collective wisdom to deliver to you this list of the Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009. Travel safely, our friends.

Driver's Trip: Chevy Corvette Z06

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
On the way to your favorite twisty road or racetrack, the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06 pleases with an unexpectedly supple highway ride and a convenient top speed of 198 miles per hour. Once the perfect stretch of pavement lies before you, that's when the wide stance, fat tires and 3,180-pound curb weight kick in and make it hard to return home.
MSRP: $74,875 New Car Blue Book Value: $67,388
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