Cross-country drive in the Macan
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Cross-country drive in the Macan
I am moving from NJ to CA this fall. Planning on driving since I have never done it because, why not.. 2025 GTS with ~30,000 miles by the time I leave. Will have new tires, kept up with regular service. Anything else I should check/prep before the trip? Also, open to recommendations on routes, must-see kitschy roadside attractions, safety tips, etc.
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Quite a broad question. I routinely drive back and forth from Northeast Ohio to Evergreen Colorado 4-5 times a year; your car will be fine. For planning, sites etc, check out Roadtrippers.com. Enjoy the ride!
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I am moving from NJ to CA this fall. Planning on driving since I have never done it because, why not.. 2025 GTS with ~30,000 miles by the time I leave. Will have new tires, kept up with regular service. Anything else I should check/prep before the trip? Also, open to recommendations on routes, must-see kitschy roadside attractions, safety tips, etc.
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Car needs nothing special. The OBD II reader is a good call.
As for things to see, take a route through the southwestern states. The whole region is amazing. Stop in Santa Fe NM for the food. The restaurants are top notch.
As for things to see, take a route through the southwestern states. The whole region is amazing. Stop in Santa Fe NM for the food. The restaurants are top notch.
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Just drive. In the 1960s I drove a TR4 from Chicago to New York, and Chicago to LA. A decade later I drove a VW bus Costa Mesa to Cabo and back.
Compared to those, a Macan is bulletproof.
Compared to those, a Macan is bulletproof.
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Done it 5 times, 911 and Wife's CLK550. There are cities along the way to avoid going through. Been in the news a few times.
Plan a go around and drive by in the early hours before the zombies wake up.
Plan a go around and drive by in the early hours before the zombies wake up.
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