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Got my first 991.1 . Ship it or drive it? Miami to LA?

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Old 02-08-2018 | 08:19 PM
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miserable , boring I-10 I couldnt think of a worse trip
Old 02-08-2018 | 10:06 PM
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Create a memory for life, or pay someone else to truck it across the country? If I had the time—a very fortunate position all by itself—it wouldn't be a tough decision for me.

As for I-10, the trip will be what you make of it. Surely there are some alternate routes and stops, but one thing I notice every time I drive to LA is how much I like just being in the car and listening to music. It's a rare treat these days, and phone calls are often skipped.
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Old 02-08-2018 | 10:59 PM
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If time and money are an issue, ship it. Also less wear and tear.
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Drive, life is short!
Old 02-09-2018 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by joe 997
If time and money are an issue, buy a Civic instead
Fixed it for ya, no charge
Old 02-09-2018 | 02:14 AM
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Thank you for all the responses.
I decided I will drive.

I plan to fly from LA to Miami next thursday and then drive back to LA.
I will keep you posted
Old 02-09-2018 | 03:04 AM
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Great to hear. Looking forward to trip updates and pics. Enjoy the drive!
Old 02-09-2018 | 08:02 AM
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Man I feel weak. My dealer is 110 miles form my house and I had considered having the car shipped down to me when it comes in a couple weeks! lol
Old 02-09-2018 | 08:58 AM
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Do you smoke cigars? That would potentially change my vote

Think of the resale with all those miles!!!!
Old 02-09-2018 | 02:54 PM
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Have someone PPF then drive it...I piked up my 964 and drove it with a buddy from little rock to Florida. Epic trip with a stop in Memphis at Rendevous.

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I made the deal with my coworker.
991.1 PDK Carrera in atlas Grey. Only mod is Fabspeed Carrera supersport x pipe exhaust.


CPO until July 2018.

Now I am debating if I should drive it from Miami to Los Angeles (2700 miles) or ship it using Intercity or a similar company.
Car has 53k miles.
Thoughts?



Old 02-09-2018 | 09:31 PM
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It's already a higher mileage car so adding another few thousand isn't going to make the value dive. I haven't driven much of the route you would take so I can not speak for how interesting or boring it may be.
If I had the time, I would definitely drive it. Too low temperatures down south should not be a factor if you have summer tires on your new 911. Enjoy your car. Drive it!
Old 02-09-2018 | 10:21 PM
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Enjoy the drive, even the boring parts (which should be less boring with a sweet new 991). And like others suggested, find a few strategic detours to mix things up. You can get many suggestions here. And yes, I-10 sucks from Florida to central Texas (not too bad west of there, IMO).
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Drive.
Load some pictures each day.
Meet fellow Rennlisters along the way.
Talk about and remember the experience for the rest of your life!
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Originally Posted by 997c2sla
Thank you for all the responses.
I decided I will drive.

I plan to fly from LA to Miami next thursday and then drive back to LA.
I will keep you posted
Great decision! PM me if you want to meetup for TexMex when you pass through Houston -- I'll give you a quick 20 mile detour off I-10 just west of Houston where you can burn some curves.

Congrats!


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