Billy Petilli

Any tips other than having a spare tire and a jack for taking my 87' 951 on a 2 hour drive? Car doesn't have any pending issues, but I'm still edgy about it. Definitely would not be taking it if the weather isn't good. I live in the northeast so it's just chilly, if you will.

931guru

Credit card, cell phone and charger, extra fuses, spare dme relay, cash!

tc944

Spare dme relay. Don't leave home without it.

Billy Petilli

Wonderful. Sounds like it'll be a stressful drive

Thanks guys, appreciate the info. I'll gather those items.

jhowell371

Along with the aforementioned items I might add a gallon of 50/50 premix, a quart of oil, bottle of ATF and a can of brake fluid should help you limp home in the event of a leak. Might save you some time, inconvenience or a trip on a flatbed. YMMV

PaulD_944S2

AAA. Always AAA.

MAGK944

Van

944s are great road trip cars - comfortable with lots of luggage room. I drive mine on long trips all the time (well, not more than 6 hours... because then I'm likely to fly).

V2Rocket

guys, he said 2 hours, not 20 hours...

full tank of gas and a bottle of water.

jhowell371

I can't help it, I'm a old Boy Scout. "Be Prepared"

Turbodan

some good driving music. 2 hours is nothing. these cars are great. as long as you have owned it a while you should know of any issues. if worried get AAA and get towed home for free

Van

Lol - I missed that. I'd say 50% of my trips are 2 hours!

Porvair

And make sure you have a tow hook. Best to be prepared.

pfarah7

I drive my 84 several times a year from MA to NJ and took her on a 5K mile, 18 state journey just under three yrs ago without any real issue. You just have to keep up on the required maintenance.

bkrantz

Spend at least 10 years learning everything from basic auto mechanics to 944 specific diagnosis and repair, keep a basic tool kit and key spares (DME relay!) on board, and bring your cell phone.