Hey ya'll.

What's the betting my my little GS will make it cross country from San Francisco to Naples, Florida? I'm going to college down there, and I'm planning on taking my car. It's got 146k on it... I'm kind of afraid it might die on the way. I'm going to make sure it's fit and everything.... change the oil early, replace the breaks, and get a full engine check from my mechanic.

If you guys have any other advice, please feel free to give some input. Thanks.

 

You better haul that ****. I looked it up on my streets and tips it said it would take you 5 1/2 days and with the way gas is it would probably be cheaper to ship the car than to drive it. i just got back from tennesse with my brother and he got a third gen and it took 12 hours to get there and 12 to get back and that was a long drive. just think about it before you do it because once you start there is no stopping

 

sure it could make it. If you trust to get u everywhere daily why couldnt she take u across country especially after a tune up! it would be very fun to do tho!

 

Yeah, it's going to cost about $350 bucks for gas at the milage I've got. But that's okay because I'm going with my dad and he's going to pay for it :-D

 

If you have to question the car then it wont imho

 

Road trip and Dad's paying for it? Rock on! I would deff roll that one.

and half the fun is what happens on the way.

Kenn

 

oh dang go for it! blow your engine dad will pay for a new one haha

 

bring some basic tools and enjoy, especially with dad's money.

 

For that long of a trip, I would do the full 60k maintenance. That would include changing ALL fluids in the car, coolant, (along with the thermostat), brakes, clutch, tranny and diff. Full tune up and replace any belts or hoses that are even slightly suspect. Those that you don't replace, carry spares. Include fuel hoses in your inspection.

Make sure the spare tire is useable and you have the jack and tire tools. Carry as many tools as you can along with spare fluids, brake, coolant, oil and ps fluid if you have it. A can of brake clean, roll of duct tape and electrical tape can fix a blown coolant hose enough to get you somewhere to make a full repair. Toss an assortment of hose clamps in your tool kit.

It might not hurt to have the alignment checked. That long of a trip can eat up tires before you get there. The more you can get done at home, especially if Dad is paying, the less you will have to worry about when you get there.

Good luck in school.

 

It'll make it easy enough. Just don't push 'er too hard, and give constant breaks.

 

Well Shoot! If its paid for then Heck YEA. Make sure you stop at hooters in every state!! Spice it up a notch! And fo sho stop when you in TX, because everything is bigger in Texas! WOOT!

I agree with trochoid 110% That is good advice! That is what I would do. It would be a blast. Good quailty time with your father is always good. Im sure you will love it. Cant get no better then driving a 7!

 

damn man id say DO IT cause honestly ive taken my 7 EVERYWERE from la to san diego from la to sunland la to inland valley, everyday to and from work and still no problems and the catch is my 85 has an 82 engine in it...!! anyway i think 7's are pretty reliable if and only when you take good care of them, then in return they will take care of you....the only thing i can do to help you is say good luck....
let us all know how it goes!!!

 

do it man. it will be worth it. some good time with pops. a well tuned car is as good as a new one.

 

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