BuckeyeGT Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 im thinking of taking the greyhound to get my dream car in daytona beach. its a silver 98 trans am w/ bolt ons and black rims. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=207137780 the cars looks amazing and its a great deal. i still cant tell if im crazy for thinking of traveling all that way for a car or not. whats the farthest you all have traveled for a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 im thinking of taking the greyhound to get my dream car in daytona beach. its a silver 98 trans am w/ bolt ons and black rims. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=207137780 the cars looks amazing and its a great deal. i still cant tell if im crazy for thinking of traveling all that way for a car or not. whats the farthest you all have traveled for a good car. There once was a kid named John Who went to california for DSM............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 haha linn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I picked up my TA from Michigan. It was a 6 hour drive on icey roads in a v6 firebird. I let my wife drive and the second we crossed the Michigan line she lost control of the car and we ended up in a snow drift. Luckily we were fine, and the car didnt have any damage. When we finally got to the dealer ship and I drove the TA it was all worth it!!! I say do it! If you're not doing a trade you could pay someone to test drive it, do an inspection, and ship it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I picked up my TA from Michigan. It was a 6 hour drive on icey roads in a v6 firebird. I let my wife drive and the second we crossed the Michigan line she lost control of the car and we ended up in a snow drift. Luckily the car didnt have any damage.... When we finally got to the dealer ship and I drove the TA it was all worth it!!! I say do it..... If you're not doing a trade you could pay someone to test drive it, do an inspection, and ship it to you. i bet you pretty much stole that t/a if you bought it in the dead of winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 i bet you pretty much stole that t/a if you bought it in the dead of winter. Sure did. Plus the sales rep told me it was silver and a 6 speed. It was pewter, and an automatic. I got it in 2002 with 7000 miles for $21000. They knocked off $8000 and paid for the tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SHAFE Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I picked up the SS in North Carolina. My dad and I drove down. I got about 5 hours sleep, left around 7 AM got back around 12 AM. Not to mention it was at a Ferrari/Maserati/Austin Martin/etc. dealer. I missed seeing an Enzo by a day and had a blast looking at cars worth more than my life. BEST DRIVE EVER. If it's your dream car go get it. It's probably cheaper to take Greyhound, but with a one way flight you could be back in just over a day. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Plus it makes for a much better story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 A buddy of mine sold a 93 Sentra SER to a guy that flew in from Washington(the State)and drove it back.I say if it's THE car for you do it.The farthest I've driven is Delaware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I went to Memphis for my Mustang 10-11 hour drive each way. And the car before that i got in Boston (12 hours e/w). Youll find better deals kinda far away. Just gotta make sure its worth the money you spend getting it plus the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 There once was a kid named John Who went to california for DSM............... THAT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!1 2300 mile trip, I would assume Im the winnar here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteS40 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 me and my uncle are going to germany to pick up his new car... lol.. what is that distance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteS40 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 distance is nothing for the love of a good car in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Did the trip to Chicago up and back same day last winter to pick up my brother's M3...that made for a long day and it happened to be one of the coldest days of the year. Got the 996 from a private seller in Seattle WA...but passed on the road trip and had the car shipped. Drove a car one way to Ft. Lauderdale to deliver it to my wife's mother...it flew back home though. my theory...if it's the right car...it's a story that you'll never forget. What's life without a little adventure anyhow. Make sure you don't try to drive straight through though as you'll be miserable. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I'm willing to go up to 500 miles to find the right 300zx TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowmotionMotorsports Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I went to SC to pick-up my 1963 Volvo P1800. Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 THAT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!1 2300 mile trip, I would assume Im the winnar here You forgot to mention that it crank walked on the way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I went to SC to pick-up my 1963 Volvo P1800. Joshua P1800 is a cool car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 plane ticket to daytona beach is only $144. i think i might go get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 go on my girl and i do things "spur of the moment" ALL THE TIME we picked up an 00 Toyota Avalon for her mom down in Miami by catching a ride with my dad in his big-rig down to ATL and then renting a car 1 way down to Miami we did this with maybe 10 hours of notice and planning and we slept maybe 3 hours the whole trip down because we were enjoying the "journey" soo much DO IT! good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 go on my girl and i do things "spur of the moment" ALL THE TIME we picked up an 00 Toyota Avalon for her mom down in Miami by catching a ride with my dad in his big-rig down to ATL and then renting a car 1 way down to Miami we did this with maybe 10 hours of notice and planning and we slept maybe 3 hours the whole trip down because we were enjoying the "journey" soo much DO IT! good times yep im all about spur of the moment too. my dads definately not about it. i put my cars in his name for cheaper insurance rates so i still have to run it by him. im thinking of all the good argument points ill need to convince him when he begins an hour long rant after i suggest my idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 went to Mississippi 2 times and Wis. once for cars. One car did not even have a drive train and the one in Wis was not what he said it was and we came back empty trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Flew from South Texas to LaGaurdia Airport in New York. Had a stopover in Atlanta for about an hour or so. Drove back and stayed in Tennessee for a booty call for the weekend then continued on my way back to Texas. That was for charcoal grey hardtop I have now. Yes, they're sought after, yes it was worth it. Plus, I love me some road trippin. Very clean car and nice choice, btw. If it's what you really want, why would you pass it up? What better way to get to know your new car better than a nice road trip? The only way you'll regret doing it is if there's something wrong with the car and get screwed over. Do yourself a favor and make sure you check the car over well or get someone to do it for you. Don't let your excitement, etc get in the way of a good decision. It's better to buy the plane ticket back than to spend a couple grand stranded halfway back on the way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 THAT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!1 2300 mile trip, I would assume Im the winnar here 1959 Apache with 130k miles on the frame/transmission/drivetrain and 60k on the engine went 2,451 miles in 4 days. Winnar you are not, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 got the dsm in oceanside california, and the 240sx in apex NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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