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Old 02-05-2009, 05:38 PM
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Cool OK, I'm driving it home.

We had a few issues setting up a carrier to deliver my new Turbo from North Olmsted to San Antonio so I have decided to fly out on Saturday and drive it back myself. 1439 miles according to mapquest, my wife thinks I'm nuts but I am kinda looking forward to it. One good thing is I will almost be done with the breakin period by the time I get home.
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We had a few issues setting up a carrier to deliver my new Turbo from North Olmsted to San Antonio so I have decided to fly out on Saturday and drive it back myself. 1439 miles according to mapquest, my wife thinks I'm nuts but I am kinda looking forward to it. One good thing is I will almost be done with the breakin period by the time I get home.
We're looking forward to having you Jay! One more note: I drove non stop from Dallas to here- 18 hours - in a 996 Turbo.

One of the most fun rides I ever had by myself. I'd be thrilled to death to do it in a 997 Turbo. You're going to have a blast!!

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Old 02-05-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hidalgo
We had a few issues setting up a carrier to deliver my new Turbo from North Olmsted to San Antonio so I have decided to fly out on Saturday and drive it back myself. 1439 miles according to mapquest, my wife thinks I'm nuts but I am kinda looking forward to it. One good thing is I will almost be done with the breakin period by the time I get home.
Cogratulations! Bring a good radar detector and enjoy the ride
Old 02-05-2009, 07:27 PM
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Got the Escort 9500i ready to go!
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Good for you. Enjoy your new car.
Old 02-05-2009, 08:46 PM
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Old 02-05-2009, 08:58 PM
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I flew to Virginia Beach last year and drove home my new to me GT3. It was one of the most memorable drives I have had. About 10 hours, I did not dare stop for a hotel. No way could I sleep. I was too afraid it would get stolen.
That should be one awesome day.
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I drove my car out here from Minneapolis - a blast!!!
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Take pics along the way! (and post here, duh).
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The really good thing is that your break in will be accomplished in record time. Remember not to use the cruise control.
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You must have more discipline than me. I don't think I could keep it under 4000 rpm on a trip that long. Good luck and enjoy in good health.
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right on, I would do the same. why trailer when you can get to know your new ride on the way home....enjoy, keep us posted!
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I'll pick it up for you. Promise, it won't have more than 1000 extra miles.

Oh wait, wrong color. Bummer.

Enjoy the ride. Be safe.
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Watch out for the salt trucks up there, and have fun. Post pics, too.
Old 02-06-2009, 10:40 AM
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I thought about taking my trailer up there to pick it up but I really could not take that much time, plus it is really hard to drive a F150 instead of a new Turbo!

I don't know about the photos if Chris does not change out the maker lights I don't want take the grief from everyone for the ambers. I guess if my order from Eric gets here before I leave I change them when I get there.


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