Football season is in full swing, and while watching the game on a big screen in your living room is fun, there is nothing better than a group of buddies, a barbeque, and some brews right outside the stadium. That being said, no one wants to get pumped up for the game while standing next to your 1999 teal Geo Metro. Get your act together and check out our list of 5 great tailgating cars:

2010 Ford F-150- The definitive big tailgate party truck, this guy’s got enough room for more equipment than you could possibly need. Not to mention the über-convenient step and handle to help you get your 2-ton grill out of the back.

2009 Honda Element- There’s nothing worse than a spilled beer, or worse, potato salad, in the interior of your ride. Never fear, since the Element is water resistant… Rinse away the smell of egg with a garden hose and you’re good to go. Let’s not forget the center console doubles as a cooler!

2009 Dodge Caliber- Equipped with these optional flip down speakers, it’s as though this car was built with tailgating in mind. Everyone in the parking lot will be jealous of your pre-game jams.

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander- With a clamshell tailgate very similar to the Range Rover (below), but at a third of the price, you’ll still have enough money to actually get into the stadium!

2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport- Nothing says football like filet mignon and Dom Perignon, and if you’ve got the dough to splurge, this luxury SUV will house the most lavish of tailgate parties. Is it worth the $85,000 it’ll set you back? You decide!

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