Here is an extensive list of transportation when that fateful day happens. Before the list, some things to consider. These vehicles are distinctly land-based. For air vehicles, see Aircraft. For sea vehicles, see Vessels. For military vechiles, see Military Vehicles

Purpose

Most vehicles will be used to get from point A to point B. Scouting should be reserved for the quieter, stealthier and less noticable human. While the thought of a heavily armed bus may appeal, if it's you and a few others stick wih a small truck or other vehicle. If it's a crew of you, your best friends, your woman and ten other skilled people, go with the bus. The reasoning behind this is gasoline. Using a bus that burns gas at 10 miles a gallon isn't worth the effort when transporting a small group. Also realize that you wouldn't want to go smashing through a city with a 1990 Honda Civic. The key importance is weighing out protection, stealth, and cargo capacity.


Protection

Most zombies aren't stronger than the human they were created from, but protection is still an issue. While 2 inches of steel plating isn't a must, a solid structure is necessary. Most vehicles can survive minor collisions, but ramming through a horde of zombies is just plain stupid. A car with a chassis that is higher up off the ground is ideal, with less of a tendency to be swarmed and have it's windows busted through. Also keep in mind that in the case of a flat tire, or worse, engine problems, that car needs to be strong enough to hold up against attacking zombies.


Stealth

Imagine you're on the highway, maybe after getting supplies with your survivor pals, in a loaded semi-truck with a trailer filled with guns, people, and other supplies. You, driving with your woman in your lap, your best pal riding shotgun, and a whole convoy of survivors firing fifty-cal turrets, grenades and other things going off, you neglect one thing. When the day is over, and you go to sleep, the hundreds of zombies that heard the noise will hunt you down with no trouble. Stealth is key. While you may be skilled and can pop a head shot off with one eye closed, and have a few dozen survivors who are just as skilled, in the long run you save supplies, guns, gas, and more importantly lives when not seen. A big convoy is only smart when traveling very long distances, as in city to city or between fortresses. When foraging for supplies and a vehicle is a must, go with a small quiet car, not a loud, destructive hummer.


Cargo Capacity

Now, seeing as you need to survive along with everyone else you've picked up, you need a place for all those guns, ammo, supplies, gasoline, food and people! A big storage space is essential, but how big is too big? This depends. If you have all sorts of rifles, pistols machine guns, knives machetes, explosives, turrets and 20,000 rounds, food, water, animals, you, your woman, two dozen others and Grandma Agnes, a semi trailers are ideal. However, don't go packing all that in a few trucks. A fifty caliber turret is near pointless unless against a horde, so don't pack that in the trunk unless you are IMMEDIATELY taking it back to a base or a leaving convoy. Remember, only what's necessary. If a semi trailer full of supplies is necessary, then so be it. Just don't take that trailer and put a box or two in the back. Use it to it's fullest potential, and if that isn't obtainable, you'd be best to leave it in a place you may remember or block off a road with it.


Outfitting

Equally as important as the vehicle itself is the outfit kit; What type of gear you carry, integrated or lying about, can seriously effect what areas you can access.

In no particular order, here are some of the best means of transportation during the zombie outbreaks.

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On Foot: This is one of the best always-available ways to travel. Everyone except paralyzed people and babies can do it. It requires little energy and will outrun the normal stereotype zombie easily. This mode of transportation provides no cover and you can't run over zombies. Use this mode of transportation ONLY to get away in a cinch. The main advantage is that if you walk, you lose very little energy.

Attainability: Always to almost everyone
Maintenance: Normal for a human
Gas Mileage: Unlimited
Toughness: What kind of weapon do you have?
Fuel Type: Food and Water
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Bicycle: These are also a readily available means of transportation on Z-Day. They have all the advantages of walking, but with a little more protection. The only fuel necessary is food and water for the rider. The only maintenance required is to keep the tires inflated. I strongly discourage trying to ride over a zombie or through a horde. These are best used for escape or scouting.





Attainability: You should have one in your garage
Maintenance: Healthy rider and inflated wheels
Gas Mileage: Unlimited
Toughness: Low
Fuel Type: Man power
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Horse: A quiet means of escape or travel to safer and more secure areas. Can carry somewhat large amounts of equipment. No gas required except for vegetation and water, easy to find if not in an urban area. Horses are not for inexperienced riders, as the horse may become startled and throw the rider. A horse will not attract attention like a motor vehicle, but if zombies are encountered on a horse, the horse will not stand a chance in a fight and it would be best to continue riding away. Also, if the cause of zombies is trans-species, the horse may just become another zombie. In medieval days knights rode around breaking heads before Z day. Dressage was training just for wars.

Attainability: Rural citizens
Maintenance: Medium - High
Gas Mileage: Unlimited, but needs water and food.
Toughness: Low
Fuel Type: Food and Water

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Pit Bike:
fast, comfortable, and reliable, this bike has seen dirt, mud, pavement, gravel, the works. a great addittion to your fleet.






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Off-Road Motorcycles and Sport ATVs : Off-Road Motorcycles and Sport ATVs are only really good for a fast exit or a scouting mission. The Sport ATV would be better if you wanted to mount a few spikes on the front and mow some zombies down; where as with the bike you get better maneuverability. However both are quite loud and unprotected, speed is your only protection.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: High
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Gasoline or 2 stroke mix













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Dune Buggys:

Just like the militry Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV), this little car can see the world, and still be back in time for dinner.


Attainability: Civilian. Can also be home-built using the farme of anotehr vehicle (such as a light pick up truck).
Maintenance: Moderate; Sand, dust, dirt, mud will get into tight spot that could effect performance. However, a routine washing should suffice to deal with these issue.
Gas Mileage: High
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Variable









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Off-Road Racing Truck:

Speed, agility, reliability. This wonder of the racing world is begging to be your truck!


Attainability: Very high; All they really are are off-road modified pick up trucks. Care and caution should be used not to modify them so that they are no longer street-legal until AFTER the appoxalyspe.
Maintenance: Moderate; Sand, dust, dirt, mud will get into tight spot that could effect performance. However, a routine washing should suffice to deal with these issue.
Gas Mileage: Moderate
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Variable


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Paggio MP3:
A scooter can come in handy when you need to travel quietly and efficiently over short distances. this perticular model also possesses
a third wheel, allowing for faster speeds, tighter turns, and overall good handling on many different surfaces, including wet, slippery streets. this scooter was made for city streets, but can be used on any smooth surface, like cement or pavement. it's fuel tank holds 3.2 gallons, where i am,
the gas is $4 a gallon so in total to to fill up the gas tank is 12 dollars and 80 cents, from my calculations. that can be a lifesaver at the pump. only problem is the range probably stinks, but thats about the only thing that stinks about it. it also has a top speed of 77 miles-an-hour.
attainability: civilian
maintenance: low to medium
gas mileage: low
toughness: medium
fuel type: unleaded gasoline



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Minibike:
Also known as a Pocketbike comes in all style from sporty, dirt, and others. The advantages of these bike are cost compare to full size motorcycles. $300-800 for a brand new pocket bike. Maximum load bike could support is about 250LB but it vary from size of pocket bike. Other wise a very good tool to use for a quick get a way ,can speed up to 45-65mph max depending on model. Never judge a motorcycles because of it size, and it does the job.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: High
Toughness: Medium
Fuel Type: Gasoline






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Dual-Sport/Enduro Motorcycles:
These bikes are meant to go on long rides on the highway and also take on some of the toughest trails out there. They look like half street bike, and half dirt bike, because thats exactly what they are. They are heavier than a dirt bike (400lbs vs 200lbs) but can still get just about anywhere. I've seen these bikes tackle some of the worst terrain, crash 5 or 6 times, get left out in the rain for days, then start up and work fine. Enduro bikes are meant to be loaded up with with gear and many have saddle bag (side bag) mounting on them. With the ability to go anywhere (I truly mean that), carry around 40 lbs of gear on the sides, and sport 50 MPG, these bikes are made to for the solo zombie survivor. Advantages: Won't get worn out by long rides on the road (unlike dirt-bike), some have 12v power plugs, 50 MPG, can go over any terrain
Disadvantages: Exposed, can't carry as much as a car, louder than a car, and if you hit something or crash, well you know the rest

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: High
Toughness: Medium - High
Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Hummer H2 SUT:
Useful for mowing down zombies, but you'd have to first put on armor plating on the Hummer and put link fencing on the windows so if you get caught in the middle of an army of zombies it won't be that easy for them to get in. Also on a side note, as stated in The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, not all Hummers are as rugged and tough as they are advertised, so know your vehicle before you choose this as your transportation. And, as is to be expected, gas is always a major concern with these vehicles. Make sure you stock up on gas before hand. Decent performance off road compared to other stock SUVs

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: Low - Medium
Toughness: Medium (trucks may vary)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
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Hummer H1:
Obvious choice... This is the civilian hummer that sparked the craze for the gas-guzzlers in later years. This thing has been proven time and time again that it can stand up to whatever terrain it comes across. With less internal safety and comfort features of its later generations (airbags, and air conditioning come completely optional) it certainly has the external safety features that would rival the current military version (with locking doors). It also comes with roughly the same amount of cargo space. This thing still has that oh so wonderful crushing capabilities of any Hummer when it comes to zombies. Unfortunately this model has been suspended by General Motors so most likely you'll find these for sale by previous owner.
Attainability: Civilian (Discontinued)
Maintenance: Low
Gas mileage: Low - Medium
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel



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Jeep:
everyone knows this iconic little suv! this thing has traversed the world, and wouldnt know pavement from rocks.


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Oldsmobile (or other 80's land-yacht):
Oldsmobile or other 80s car is useful but still it has its cons. The good side with these vehicles is that they are fast and powerful and can be used for quick rescue of 1-3 people. The bad is that it cant carry much supplies / personnel, and they are not all that good off road. And it can drink lots of gas so you better be prepared for that part. Mostly it should be used for a rescue of one person or to scout the area. It can be also for delivering a package from somewhere to base like extra first-aid kits from hospital



Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low - Medium
Gas mileage: Medium - Low
Toughness: High - Medium
Fuel Type: Gasoline
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Mini Truck:
Little, economic, and utilitarian, this truck has it all!






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Pickup Truck:
The Dodge Ram, Ford F-series, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan, etc are an easy choice for an apocalypse vehicle: rugged, easily modifiable, and built to last. These things are tough, but not invincible. Stock wheel and tire combinations offer little traction off road. A direct hit to the front end from a zombie body or an obstacle will damage the radiator and disable the truck. And as any modern vehicle goes, there are plenty of things to break. However, you can pretty much use them to move anything. Whether it is people, ammo, guns, supplies, or materials for building, this is a far better choice than a luxury SUV. Some seat 5 including the middle seat in the rear (only on some trucks) and then you can always pile people in the back. Another plus is of course, the ability to mount a weapon on the back. To sum it all up this is a great choice.
Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: Medium (19 mpg Highway, 16 mpg City)
Toughness: Medium
Fuel Type: Gasoline or Diesel



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Ford Expedition EL:
This third generation Expedition is an extended-wheelbase version called the Expedition EL (for "Extended Length") in the United States and the Expedition Max in Canada. The Expedition EL is about 15.8 in longer than the standard Expedition for additional cargo space for those supplies your group depends on. Like most SUVs in the zombie outbreak, it can be fitted with a make-shift shooting platform on the roof. Need to rip open a barricade or tow your fellow survivors? This model of the Expedition can pull over 7,290 lbs. This vehicle is the only SUV in the Ford line to offer seating for seven. Of the stock luxury SUVs, this and the Chevy Suburban are possibly some of the best with decent off road performance, and decent toughness.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Low
Gas Mileage: Medium (18 mpg Highway, 12 mpg City)
Toughness: Medium
Fuel Type: Gasoline

ford have stopped making 4x4's and SUV's due to fall in stock and because of lack of sale due to high feul prices.

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Luxury SUVs:
These vehicles are not your best choice for Z-day, as they are not all that tough, or off road capable. On top of that, they have far too many electronic bells and whistles and gadgets that will most certainly break during hard usage. On the other hand, they CAN carry plenty of people and cargo and tow if they have to, and due to their popularity among suburban housewives, they are quite prevalent.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Medium Gas Mileage: Low - Medium
Toughness: Low - Medium
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Recreational Vehicle (RV):
The Recreational Vehicles are those things you see parked in Wal-Mart lots those hot July days. They are basically 40 foot buses armed to the tip with every living comfort. While not an idealistic zombie killing machine it can provide very good cover (R/V's are extremely durable w/ thick walls and lockable doors). The RV is also very heavy, allowing the user to not have to worry about something flipping you over...unless it's your own doing. To bad however, the R/V is designed SOLELY for Road Use, with limited trail capability. The most you can do is ride out the apocalypse in the comfort of your RV. It has storage racks just about everywhere to carry stuff, so thats a bonus! It does have a bathroom, but you have to use tubes to knock the fecal matter into a sewer or your bus will smell like poop for 3 years or more. Also, they have very poor gas mileage (about 3 miles per gallon), so unless you have about 60 gallons of gas and enough weaponry, plus bulletproof windows, this isn't the best choice. The model above is about 1.5 million dollars. Other, smaller, car-attachment ones are much cheaper, but will do practically nothing against zombies.

Attainability: Civilian, hard
Maintenance: Extremely High (If this beast breaks down, she ain't moving without a licensed mechanic.)
Gas Mileage: Very Low
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Diesel

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School Bus: Since they are only kept in "special" bus parking lots you can easily get a convoy of these going.They are reliable and good for moving large groups of people around. They can be used as barricades (Ever see The Road Warrior?) Other advantages are that you can weld sheet metal or anything you can find to it to re-enforce it.The off road performance is obviously limited due to their length and tires, and the fuel consumption is high, but if road travel is your idea, then one of these will carry plenty of people or supplies. These will definitely keep up the morale of children.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Low
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Diesel

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Garbage Truck:
A semi truck with armor. Same disadvantages as a semi or fire truck. Has better gas mileage than a semi as it was designed for stop-and-go driving. Easy to get, but beware, some run on natural gas for cleaner emissions, and this will be hard to come by and dangerous to transport. Good protection for whatever is in the back, not so much the driver, and the cleaning that will be necessary to get the back livable may take precious time. Very heavy and hard to turn. If you take out the garbage (most of it should be in bags) and put a gratuitous amount of soil in the pit, you have in essence a farm on wheels, open air for sunlight, and a faily large tank to hold water, soil, etc.

Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Low
Toughness: High
Speed: Low
Fuel Type: Diesel or natural gas

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Backhoe:
Anybody planning to stay put in a reinforced bunker should really try to get their hands on one of these or similar small loader. Useful for clearing dead Zs, reinforcing barricades, digging trenches, etc. They are tough as it gets, and obviously have good off road performance. Like the one in the picture, some come with enclosed air-conditioned cabs, which would help with the smell of decomposing bodies and protect from a surprise zombie encounter.


Attainability: Civilian, easy (try a local rental yard or construction site)
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Poor, but distance is not really the issue.
Toughness: Very high
Speed: Low
Fuel Type: Diesel

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Police Car:
Made for slamming and ramming. Squad cars are typically reinforced and have upgraded internals. Remember, however, that they are usually not bullet-proof. Even if a squad car is not working, it is good for scavenging as they have radios and perhaps a weapon if you're lucky (remember in Resident Evil:Apocalypse when Alice left the hospital and found the shotgun). Getting a couple of these is definitely good to cruise into zombie territory to look for survivors.

Attainability: Medium
Maintenance: Medium-High (depends on use of vehicle)
Gas Mileage: Medium
Toughness: High
Speed: Medium - High
Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Ambulance:
While lacking in off-road capabilities ambulances are rather tough vehicles. An advantage of the ambulance is that it has a lot of room for storage, and, when found, carries emergency medical supplies. As with all emergency vehicles it is rather tough, and surprisingly easy to maintain (the same may not be true with its equipment). In terms of gas mileage, this vehicle is a good bet for short range travel/ mobile insertion and extraction. With only slight modification, this would be the perfect centerpiece for your band of survivors. On a downside, the only semi-sure place to find one of these would be a hospital, and the keys are unlikely to be left with the vehicle. You cannot go very fast with these either, as they have a high center of balance. As we have all read, hospitals are some of the most dangerous areas during an outbreak due to the chaos and lack of maintenance that follows an outbreak, but this is the topic of another section.

Attainability: Limited

Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Medium
Toughness: Medium - High
Fuel Type: Diesel

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Fire Engine:
Definitely not the first choice. The size of a bobtail diesel rig, only without the cargo capacity, its fuel consumption and noise matches a semi as well. Sirens and flashing lights would only attract more zombies if you turned them on. It is large and hard to turn, and not all that quick.But for the advantages, it is VERY tough and can carry lots of supplies if stripped of its fire fighting equipment, or leave the fire equipment in if you're worried about your base on fire. The water tanks could be used for extra fuel or drinking water. And for your injured buddies there's usually some medical equipment inside along with a radio for what ever reason you would need it for. And the only other advantage I can think of is that if its a ladder truck it would carry a ladder, never know when you'll need a ladder. Also, if you do have the chance to salvage one, the fire engine can be stripped down for it's components (such as the water pump), then rebuilt into a new platform (such as field repair/tow vehicle).

Attainability: Limited
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Low
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Diesel

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Monster Truck:
They get about 3 miles per gallon, but no zombie can get to the top, and the giant wheels could run over about 5 zombies at time, they can even run over cars. These are a great source of recreation. If you need to snipe away at the zombies, just sit on the top. The only two disadvantages are that they get poor mileage and are not easily found unless you are at a monster truck rally on Z-Day, own one, or find one.

Attainability: Very Low
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Very, Very Low
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Nitro-methane racing fuel



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Yamaha Rhino:
These are some of the best UV's that you can find on the market. They are fast, easy to obtain, and are great on gas. These Utility Vehicles are great for running off-road and away from zombies...or other survivors if that be the way you want. They come standard with a winch, a roll cage and seat belts, windshields and tops are optional. These can hold four people, or two and cargo. They have a dump box and can max out at 60 MPH. They don't come with a windshield, so if you get one on Z-Day and don't modify, don't plan on running over any Zack.


Attainability: High
Maintenance: Average
Gas Mileage: High
Toughness: Low - Medium
Fuel Type: Gasoline
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Cushman Carts:
Those ubiquitous groundskeepers carts are electrically powered, but have limited range and speed. However, they are highly useful in scouting, salvage and recovery, and working yards. These should be carried for supporting roles by those utilizing much heavier, difficult to maneuver platforms, such as box trucks and big rigs. Their off-road capabilities are not as good as feet, but most are designed to be able to handle limitedly rough terrain- Which is better than anything other than a dedicated off-road vehicle. Also, since they’re electric, they are almost absolutely silent so skin jobs can’t hear you coming, and use no fuel per se, allowing that to be better employed elsewhere.
Attainability: Low; Best found in urban and suburban industrial areas and near groundskeepers areas.
Maintenance: Low
Range: Medium; Needs time to charge.
Toughness: Very Low in combat situations, High in non-combat.
Fuel Type: Electric
NOTE: A kissing cousin to the Cushman Cart are golf carts; The two types should, generally, be considered essentially exactly the same (indeed, "Cushman" is the brand name, and Cushman manufactures golf carts as well).
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Concept Vehicles

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Jeep Hurricane: This concept vehicle has a carbon-fiber body, coupled with two v6s and has 4-wheel steering, so you can do a 360 in place, useful for spinning while shooting. Once it proceeds from concept to showroom it will seriously concept car, but it still kick ass.








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Stormchasers Custom Tornado-Chasing Vehicle:
7th.gate.of.hell requested this be put up, so i am doing so right here. this vehicle obviously means business. just look at it. it SCREAMS just try to eat my brain, you bastards!!!!! this thing was PURPOSE-BUILT to brave the worst tornados out there. this beast has armor, a built in turret originally made for a camera, but me all know what goes there,(50-cal, anyone?)
and it has at least 6 wheels, plus sloped walls to deflect any attack. i bet it has bulletproof windows, cuz there all flat, a give-away of bulletproof windows. it must have a pretty hefty engine, to haul all that armor, people, AND filming equipment.
Availability: You would have to build it yourself, just like the original.
Maintenance: Unknown, but probably alot
Gas Mileage: Unknown, but probably very bad
Toughness: Near unlimited- It CAN stand up to a tornado, after all.
Speed : Probably really slow
Fuel Type: Unknown