Like every other country on Earth. With a hitch on the car you have. You don't need 4wd to get a boat up a ramp. A normal size sedan can still pull legally around 4400lbs They can take a lot more but that's what can be done legally at least here in Europe
Hoovie looks like a total baller with all these rich guy cars in his driveway, then you realize they're all hoopties for a 1/4 of the price. This is how you become a true baller
There were 4 cars in the driveway in this video. The Rolls, the red AMG Benz, the Lexus Land Cruiser and the Equus. And only one of them, the Land Cruiser, is even remotely approaching "hooptie" status..
Thank you for throwing love at the Panther platform, I was listening to your glowing approval of land yachts and couldnt help but look out the front window at my '04 Grand Marquis and smile. lol
That time when you take your kid to school in the Rolls Phantom!!...I wonder if she sat in the back or the front?..Did mom make her sandwiches with Grey Poupon?
@@Asf-bj4rw dude i wasnt commenting on Tylers net worth, i was simply commenting on taking your kid to school in a Rolls- regardless of year or model- lighten up a bit!~
Thank you for making this video because I'm 22 and I don't like the sports cars I want a land yacht but no one is making them and remember stay awesome
I've with you, Tyler; I am a sucker for (old man) land yachts. I miss my old BMW 740 (year 2000 E38) which was a real comfortable luxury car. I think I need a Genesis G90 or Kia K900.
Same, my first car was a '57 Cadillac, then I traded for an XJ6, several other big 4-door euro sedans and then I finally settled into 60's Mercedes and Lexus LX like Hoovie's.
@Alex don't hate they have come a long way from being cheap and disposable. I have a Hyundai Genesis 5.0 and it's nicer then my friends 5 series and at 2/3 the price.
You are a man after my own heart! Bring back the 1976 GM large cars! Can you imagine a 76 Electra 225 or Olds 98 with a modern engine? Sitting in those big pillow seats, gliding down the road in silent comfort & feeling like a King!
Get a 7 series BMW, if you get the right model you have the same engine and suspension as the early RR Phantom. And I really like my E38 740 BMW in the snow, it is really good.
@Torque Split guys I think we all know that sadly no modern car is able to pull off the land yacht name anymore. But they make for some cool full sized sport sedans 🤷♂️
I love how you are so fond of land yachts, it is my favourite type of car too. When I go on holiday in Florida I would always upgrade to a nice big Yank Tank, because I love the soft ride, space and comfort. Last time I went (3 years ago) they offer me a BMW 5 Series, I said "No way I want a good old big, luxury American car", what did I get? A Cadillac SUV, turns out I loved that, but still that ain't the point. P.S. You have not given us enough reviews on the RR.
Thank you! This is exactly right. My father has almost a dozen cars from the late 60s and 70s. It is amazing how smooth they are and you can stretch out and not have your knees wedged against the front seats. The trunks are huge and the cornering lamps are great. His '69 Chrysler Imperials even have auto dimming headlights. My favorite seats are the '78 New Yorkers leather seats. You just melt into them. Almost forgot, the power steering and power brakes are fantastic. Dad said that when his father bought his '68 Chrysler, the salesman demonstrated the power brakes by putting a light bulb on the brake pedal and quickly stopping the car without breaking it.
@@magicaldream I had a Renault through work a couple of years ago. It was comfortable, fun to drive, good looking, practical and efficient (real 50+mpg),with all the latest tech. However it was made of particularly poor quality processed cheese and had been put together by monkeys on a Friday afternoon :(
My parents gave me their old forest green '94 Town Car when I went to college and it's still the best car I've ever driven. So plush, so comfortable, so much peanut butter carpet and leather. And just enough oomph to get up to speed on the highway. I loved that car.
It's really weird and quite rare apparently, I got stuck in a thundersnow storm in Seattle once, you get flashes of lightening but the show muffles out the thunder...
Jordan Zekoff I have a 95 brougham with the heated seats. Paid 600 on top of a trade (1000 dollar car). Was great until a few days ago when the torque converter killed itself. It only goes in reverse so that’s how I knew. $100 bucks and a bit of my time and it’ll be back on the road. I don’t mind the Lincoln’s but I like 5.7 350 over the 4.8
Love your channel! Just bought an '08 Grand Marquis, and your point is taken... I love how it drives on the highway. No driving and eating, yet. Thanks, keep on keeping on.
Absolutely loved my '07 Lincoln Towncar. I got rear ended and sadly the car got totaled. Wonderful shared platform and in some ways the Marquis look better then the old Lincoln.
Totally agree I'm 31 and have always loved land yachts since i was a kid. Loved the size the looks and the ride, and i like lots of torquey power in them too even if they handle like crap, so what, i just want to be quick off the line. I'm currently driving a 94 fleetwood with the lt1.
4:40 This is actually a possible project of mine, Tesla front and rear end in an old Cadillac coupe with Chevy Volt cells. Plenty of room in the trunk and under the hood for those batteries.
Bring the smooth fullsize cars back! Every time I remember what Cadillac used to be ," Standard of the World" and I see newer cars of today I could cry out loud! I love my cars small and sporty or really big! Nothing compares to an old American fullsize! I am an oldtimer myself and among other cars I own 4 GM fullsize vehicles of the Sixties.
I was given my grandpas old 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, and good god is that thing amazing to drive. Heated leather couch up front to act as a drivers seat, dead quiet ride, and about as reliable as you can get. I threw an apple CarPlay headunit in and wired in a backup camera and its now just as modern as most new cars and 1000x more comfortable. Best of both worlds!
I'm 24 and I'm the old Cadillac ride kind of guy, I had an 01 Seville STS and that was perfect for me on road trips, and after driving the 2018 XTS, I think it's the proper replacement for the Seville, the only thing it lacks is a fuel efficient V8 like what the Seville had, but with modern reliability of course, I truly believe the XTS is as close to modern american land yacht as we get today, even though it's been fazes out already. Bring back the comfort, luxury isn't technology, its plush suspension and seats accompanied by wood and metal trim. The magnetic ride on the XTS does a fair job at a smooth and then sporty ride the harder you drive it and then back to smooth, and the cornering isn't wollowy and combersum. But the XTS-V is the power it deserves but missing 2 cylinders.
I had 1998 Seville STS back in 2005 some I know what you mean. Drove that car NYC to Miami and back and was comfortable the whole time. The Northstar was a marvelous engine.
@@TheGersh18 that it was, I beat the living crap out of my northstar with 198k when I got it, ended up overheating it stuck in Kalamazoo traffic, it proceeded to crack the block at 239k and it still looked new besides the typical rust behind rear wheels and mint interior, best car I ever owned, miss it dearly
I'm with you hoovie, I long for the days of old when landyachts ruled the Earth! I miss the old panther bodies, and big body Lexus, old buicks and old school 80's mercs. Those were truly the days when you could get a quality comfortable ride.
Thank you hoovie, for being the only RU-vidr who likes real land yachts. I subscribed after watch a video of your Buick and soon after you bought the rolls. 🐐 👍
Hoovie I'm 34 and I couldn't agree more! I love the American land yacht and always have. The last car I really enjoyed owning was my 2005 Buick Park Avenue. I prefer large sedans but since that segment is pretty much officially dead and hasn't had a decent contender in almost a decade I have driven crossovers or SUVs since 2012. I currently have a GMC Yukon which I do like a lot but it just doesn't have the charm or romance for me the Park Avenue had. It does come closer than my Enclaves did, but if I could buy a modern interpretation of a 70's Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Fleetwood, or Buick Electra with modern improvements but kept the distinguished styling I would be on board no questions asked. The problem is Detroit forgot how to make a traditional big car around the turn of the Century and they just kept getting worse and worse to the point I am not even sad to see cars like the Buick Lacrosse, Lincoln Continental, or Cadillac XTS die. The styling is horrible, they are basically the size of a Ford Taurus or Chevy Impala from 2000, and they just aren't luxurious. The fact that Ford and GM are basically giving up on sedans of all sizes pretty much seals the fate of ever having a true American luxury sedan again, but it is fun to dream. I wish more 30 somethings thought like you and me.
Look into the new Volvo V90 wagon which is quite large loaded comfortable and in the cross country model has decent ground clearance and awd, or the new Lincoln navigator which has more of a modern/ retro styled interior with very comfortable seats.
Kudos for being honest about the other car guys in regards to rating actual sedans and or family vehicles! You're absolutely right! "You've been absolutely right, you've been right all along and I'm absolutely right and I'm wrong"
I smile every time I drive my '90 USS Cadillac Brougham D' elegance (5.7V8)! Even my "baby FWD Fleetwood"--'91 Cadillac Fleetwood coupe (4.9V8) is a pleasure to drive (and sit in!) against modern econoboxes! Love big luxury cars!
You're correct. It seems like all you need is something above the level of a corvette to get a decent youtube following going pretty quickly. I'm trying to make some guitar related videos on another channel and I can barely manage 20 views on a video. Do one video in a Ferrari and it's a guaranteed 50,000 views in a week. I wish I could find somebody's Ferrari to play the fucking guitar in.
I do agree somewhat, but what makes this channel great is the content itself. Had it not been for Hoovie himself, this might have been just another channel that i watch 1 or 2 videos from and forget all about it. But look at me, i watched about all his videos and come back to see if there are new content.
Calcium chlorate is worse on aluminum... which my city uses but is useless in anything over a dusting. Nearly ruined a new bare aluminum tool box of mine, well it actually did ruin it. I had to sand down through the corrosion and paint it to look good.
I love the idea Hoovie! The car I learned to drive with was my Moms ‘77 Cadillac Fleetwood. Talk about land yacht! And parallel parking... I can parallel park anything (who needs those silly backup cameras anyway). The caddy was my parents last American car. They got a MB 300SD and never looked back... I miss that car too :( Cheers Doc
The answer you are looking for, at least here in germany, was definitely the VW Phaeton... until that got discontinued as well. Also, it's not just a thing americans want! Many germans would probably like a big and most importantly a comfortable sedan, too.
i'm from germany and i would definitely prefer a big station wagon with a practical design and a huge trunk. it also needs to be very comfortable. these days most station wagons are something between a sedan and what a station wagon once used to be. not a fan at all :( i fucking hate "coupé" rooflines on station wagons or suvs (not to mention that suvs are generally pretty useless...)
@@wishandwatch yes, a phaeton wagon would have been perfect hopefully they"ll make one now the new continental/flying spur platform is out to build it on
The Phaeton is one of a kind IMO. Absolutely stunning car for very little money. Sure you have to put a little love to it and you gotta expect some electrical issues but nonetheless the Phaeton offers a lot. Considering you can get them from 3000€ up, I'm sure it can be a nice project or even a starters car.
hi alan from england i had a 1996 audi 80 2.6 cabriolet for the last 10 years and have just sold it and bought a 2011 e350 cabriolet se (not the amg line) and to me its like a small land yacht. beautiful smooth ride with all the extras. the relaxed feel of it just makes you want to cruise in it not hustle into corners or floor it on motorways, so i agree with Hoovies comments, Obviously im terrified if the electrics go wrong LOL
missingremote Suburbans literally suck. Really, don’t get one, they’re gigantic on the outside and have no space on the inside. Coming from Germany we have a VW T6, which is about a meter or 3.3 feet in your units shorter, comfortably seats 6-7 people and still has lots of room for luggage. We had to drive Suburbans in the US and they are a nightmare to drive, use tons of fuel and don’t even accelerate well. All in all pretty comfortable in the front and middle seats but really not worth it. Get a VW Multivan if you need a big car. Or a “proper” SUV (not a fan of SUVs)
AnarchistMetalhead I don’t know what kind of driver you had but I would take one over a Suburban any day. And I would especially take any non American SUV over a Suburban.
You know the weird thing about comfort vs. sport? Manufacturers can't seem to figure out where the hell to use them. Take, for example, the humble Honda HR-V, and other CUVs like it - they're meant to be affordable, entry-level vehicles that are practical and versatile for small family needs, and most are, but they all collectively have harsh, jarring rides, they are very poorly composed over rough, uneven surfaces, they do not disperse shocks and bumps well, and the seats are often flat, hard, rigid, and thin. The Ford, Honda, Toyota, Chevy/Buick, etc are all guilty. Like tell me, why on earth would an HR-V need a stiffer suspension than a Mini Cooper S or a Ford Mustang GT? It's not like the HR-V can corner on those eco banana peels for tires! My parents bought one after I went off to college, to downsize the "family car," and although it does the basics well, it's one of the worst riding vehicles I've ever driven/been in, and the competition in the segment wasn't much different. Luckily they have other vehicles, as do I, but it's the most efficient and practical vehicle we own overall, so it's usually what we use for trips and whatnot.
Darren Persad well in order for HR-V to be affordable they had to cut cost...and the suspensions is where they decided to cut corners if they did offer a better riding suspension it would be in a different price point
Perhaps, but if that were the case, truly, then you’d imagine a very vague, wallowing ride. It would cost them more for such a stiff ride, independent suspension, and the beefy shocks. Like the components aren’t that bad, but it’s like their intention was to give it a “sporty” semi-planted ride. Body roll is fairly minimal, but it’s just unpleasant when you give something hard eco tires and pair it with a stiff suspension. It’s boggling. Older budget vehicles had absolutely vague rides. They were soft - now many couldn’t take a corner, and the HR-V can hold its own against similarly priced sedans and hatches, but comfort is key in family vehicles.
So nice to finally see someone who thinks like me. I also wish for the big cars to come back. I've driven every Cadillac and Lincoln Town Car I can, now I have an Escalade and do not think it can take the place of a luxury land yacht any day of the week.
Yeah but in Oklahoma and Kansas they salt up maybe once a winter. In Indiana, Michigan and other places in the rust belt the salt is a near constant assault for 3-4 months. Not too worried about the Rolls, just go through a car wash with a belly blast and it should be fine.
@Sheldon Curtiss a pressure washer won't hurt anything, as long as there isn't rust holes in the floorboards. But yeah driving through 2ft of water will mess your stuff up.
You ALMOST got it. The correct "parable" is - 2 feet of FLOWING water will cause a car/vehicle to float. If you go through 2 ft. or more of water at any speed, it may splash into the fuel "system", and, since water is neither combustible, nor capable of being compressed, you will no longer be driving - you are now REALLY inside a land yacht !!
Ive only ridden in a Rolls Royce once and it was a 1949 Chauffeur kind deal. They are really special cars and I agree that Cadillac and Lincoln should take your advice. My Grandfather gave us his 1960 Caddy when he passed away in 1965. Dad then traded it in on a 1965 Fleetwood which was fantastic for our long road trips from NY to Lexington, KY. My brother and sister and I had lots of room in that back seat. Your new House is looking great. Good luck with all of it.
I agree with you that nobody is focusing on luxury anymore. The only one I see that could take this segment is Lincoln with a Town car. A V8 RWD with some nice technology. Sometime even older folks can use. Just saying...
As a past owner of a 1977 Ltd Landau and a current owner of a 1977 Thunderbird, I agree wholeheartedly on the land yacht idea. It truly is awesome to drive the automotive equivalent of your living room sofa down the highway. All they need are cruise control, a decent stereo, and far more cupholders than they ever came with. Hell, both of my land yachts had 5,000lb tow ratings, so add a hitch, and you can take decent size trailer with you.
For as much as I'd like to see Hoovies proven right I don't think people would buy American land yachts any more. This country is so far gone with buying imports that even if the big 3 brought back quality big cars they would go unnoticed. I'll just keep driving my 08 Crown Vic Police Interceptor and relive the old days every day.
I miss driving a 1988 Grand Marquis LS It was just so comfortable to drive with a ton of truck space. I would consider buying one...I like the old boxy shape. With newer technology engines you probably get pretty good fuel economy too.
Honestly with big RWD cars I’m always impressed with the snow ability. My 07 S550 isn’t anywhere near as heavy as this, but it’s still a very heavy car. It does awesome in the snow/ice because of its heft.
I love this video! I agree with everything Tyler says. Now I can afford a Rolls-Royce but I still really love my Lincoln Town Car. My town car has a reasonable amount of power, however not comparable to most luxury performance vehicles on today's market. But it is a land yacht and it's focused is on comfort, I love its traditional style and it's very affordable.
This weekend I'm going to watch this video again and use it as a drinking game. Shot every time H says "land yacht" - who's with me? @brooklyngoose on IG.
I think the Chrysler 300 is a great modernized land yacht lots of technology very comfortable and affordable, sad that 2019 is going to be the last year.
just bought a crown vic today. a fantastic purchase in my opinion. for just a couple thousand dollars I got a V8 rear wheel drive land yacht. it runs and drives great and should do well with regular maintenance for a long time.
A few years ago I bought a 91 Crown Victoria LTD with 56k original grandpa miles on it. He bought it new it had every option. It was such an incredible car to drive, just the way it floated and you could turn it with your pinky. Maybe the experience was highlighted, I've always driven full-size 4x4 trucks and SUVs, but that had to be one of the most comfortable cars ever built. It developed a problem with the fuel injection system I could not figure out and was making it undriveable so sold it. Regret that so much, miss it even more.
Car interiors have become more barren and plasticy to save weight. Weight dents the fuel economy. This applies to the seats too. The padding, the mechanisms, have become victims of weight saving.
@@crownr0yalonice I know, right. Sitting in outside restaurants, wearing short sleeves, and women in sundresses. It has been an unforgiving and harsh winter for us all.
would love to hear your layout of the garage, will you have workbench or some lounge couches etc inside? im in the process of building my garage too and it also happens to be a "L" shape it will fit 14-21 cars without lifts, was thinking of putting a storage room in the corner so i can keep spare parts or season rims inside out of sight and dont think it would be easy to get a car in the corner of the L. not to mention i dont have 14 cars yet lol
I purchased a used 1995 Roadmaster,it was about 4 years old when I puchased it. The Roadmaster had a very comfortable seats, the ride was great, it also had an LT1 V8, and 30 mpg on the open road. I like soft seats not the hard one most cars now have.
My sister drives a 2007 Mercury Montego and I'll tell ya that thing js a land yacht for sure! It rides great, the engine is smooth, and it has some (outdated, granted) creature comforts. Heated leather seats, power sunroof, 4 way seats, adjustable pedals, 3 memory settings for the seats, high quality adio, etc etc. A true, modern land yacht that unfortunately died because of the recession
Yeah, but Hoovie....once a year I'll have 6 people I need to move around. That's why I need a 7 passenger SUV and spend $80K on it, so I don't have to make two trips!!!
