# Can't find anything with a smooth ride these days! **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [August 15, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779 "2019-08-15T16:19:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mildred19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@Mildred19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mildred19)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/1 "2019-08-15T16:19:22Z")
is there a car today that does not ride like a washing machine? This terrible stiff, bumpy ride in every car made today is getting worse. They are all beautiful and with lots of safety cadgets but not a pleasure to ride in. Please name one because I have been trying to buy a new car for a year now and they all ride with a bang, bang, knock, knock, shake, shake ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/2 "2019-08-16T14:44:49Z")
I have no idea what the problem is . I have driven many different vehicles in our recent search for a vehicle and none of them made me think of a washing machine . ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/3 "2019-08-16T14:55:49Z")
What model cars have you tested? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/4 "2019-08-16T15:34:17Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > I have driven many different vehicles in our recent search for a vehicle and none of them made me think of a washing machine . +1 And, this thread causes me to wonder about the condition of the roads in the OP’s area. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/5 "2019-08-16T16:08:26Z")
> [@Mildred19](#): > > Please name one The Rolls Royce Phantom has a great ride. In other words, we need more details. What’s your budget? A lot of the smooth-riding cars cost a lot of money, and if you can’t afford them there’s no point recommending them. Also, tell us what you’ve been test driving so that we get an idea of what your idea of “riding like a washing machine” is. ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/6 "2019-08-16T16:49:42Z")
In any of these, You can cross a frozen, plowed field without noticing it: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/b/b/bb097b153b6df585d5566c148bc41390f423efb2.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/0/10b07c420d6507525b0aaa12750d1b35624f1105.png) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/b/f/bfbb8cdd58102246e3a0963a827be038561a5c9f.png) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/3/0/30d68b8de932287714b39d8043054ab84be05b58.png) Also this one is very, very comfortable: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/9/29fd1816eb6732f58de81539780a52598f3a276e.png) You might find, though, that there are some other setbacks, compared to new cars. But You are right. Cars of these day does not have a comfy ride. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/7 "2019-08-16T16:56:38Z")
If your budget is unlimited have you looked at like a Buick Lacrosse or Lincoln Continental. If you are talking lower end then yes I will agree with you they make the rides too stiff now. For some reason they think you are supposed to feel every imperfection in our oh so nice roads and take a corner at 70 mph . ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/8 "2019-08-16T17:07:02Z")
Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon have smooth rides, as do most, if not all, minivans. The Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey are smooth-riding minivans. You will spend $30,000 to $40,000 for any of them, depending on trim level and options. Actually, these vehicles can cost more than 40 grand for the top trim levels. One important factor is long wheel base. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/9 "2019-08-16T17:30:06Z")
I rented a Buick that was pretty smooth and a Malibu. Nothing like my Riviera was but better than my bone jarring Acura. Actually VW was pretty smooth too. It’s the stiff suspension that they think people want like in Europe. But in Europe they drive on cobblestone streets. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/10 "2019-08-16T17:46:26Z")
One more thing: stay away from low profile tires. Manufacturers can fit different wheel rim sizes into the wheel wells. They do it by decreasing the sidewall height. Greater sidewall height provides a smoother ride because it can flex more than a shorter sidewall. Oh, and white sidewalls provide the smoothest ride of all. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/11 "2019-08-16T17:59:42Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > Oh, and white sidewalks provide the smoothest ride No comprende. Did you mean sidewalls or sidewalks? I don’t think anyone sells whitewalls anymore. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/12 "2019-08-16T18:18:01Z")
> [@bing](#): > > I don’t think anyone sells whitewalls anymore Coker Tires has them for Classic vehicles . ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/13 "2019-08-16T18:37:04Z")
I suggest you read Consumer Reports’ car reviews. They always evaluate ride comfort, seat comfort, noise/vibration/harshness along with MPG, acceleration, transmission performance, braking, etc. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/14 "2019-08-16T18:54:01Z")
Sidewalls. Spellcheck, it its infinite wisdom, changed it to sidewalks. Thanks for the catch. I corrected Spellcheck. Again. ---
**Author:** ![gmallan55\_149168](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@gmallan55\_149168](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmallan55_149168)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2019, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/15 "2019-08-18T12:59:46Z")
Find an old full size versions of a caddy or Lincoln from the 1960’s or early 1970’s. Repair or replace all chassis & steering components back to OEM standards. Put on the OEM sized tires. The result will be what you are looking for. Those were smooth riding cars that were a pleasure to drive. The vast, vast majority of driver’s today prefer performance (quick acceleration, handling, etc.) and the trendy look of low profile, wide width and large circumference tires over a smooth ride. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/16 "2019-08-18T13:19:30Z")
> [@gmallan55\_149168](#): > > Those were smooth riding cars that were a pleasure to drive. Smooth, yes. But I didn’t get much pleasure out of driving them. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-anything-with-a-smooth-ride-these-days/146779/17 "2019-08-18T14:04:13Z")
> [@gmallan55\_149168](#): > > Those were smooth riding cars that were a pleasure to drive. … as long as you only want to drive in a straight line, and as long as you never encounter a need to do a panic stop or evasive maneuvering…