I need help! Is there anything wrong with road tripping the 7. I will be by myself going from Virginia to Delaware for a beach vacation. Theres no garage I will tkae a car cover. How many recommend me to go ahead and take the 7, and how many recommend I dont take her? Reasons why. Thanks

 

you call that a road trip?

i went from NY to Montreal, NY to VT, NY to Poconos, PA, NY to DC etc etc.

 

i frequently travel down south and back again the same day - total km's about 800km without any problems whatsoever.

 

I've driven mine from Dallas to Omaha. And several times to the KC area. I wouldn't recommend it if you have to pack heavy or are concerned about mpg. And I prefer a decent two lane to the interstate, but the car is for driving. Go for it.

 

are there any common problems that arise from long distance road trips? lets say from maine to california kind of road trip

 

I've taken mine from Seattle to San Francisco and made a couple of SF-LA trips over several weekends

 

Bring a few quarts of oil. I usually take 1 box of oil when doing road trips.

 

stop talking about the east and west! you make me want water!

do these cars really burn that much oil? how far are your "road trips" that you need a whole box of oil?

 

I Have Roadtripped To Pettit Twice And Thats About 550 Miles Each Way, I Had No Problems At All. I Actually Kept Great Temp.'s The Whole Way. If Your Not Too Tall These Cars Are Actually Comfortable To Drive Long Distances...

 

I just drove my 7 from California to Texas on a 27 hour trip (with no stops except for gas). The only problem I encountered was the engine starting to overheat as I drove through Tejon Pass. I remedied the situation by simply turning on the heater full blast until I reached Santa Clarita. I would recommend taking an extra quart of oil cause I ended up using about 1/2 a quart just keeping the oil level topped off.

And don't worry people... she's getting trailered back to California.

 

on stock suspension?

 

Do you have the owners manual?

If you checkout page 26 I think it says.........

WARNING!! ACHTUNG!! AVISO!! ALETRE!!

This car is designed for local driving use only! Do not exceed 62 miles (100 km) distance without a prolong stop (not less than 8 hrs.). 5th gear is for transitional use only. Warranty will be voided if this vehicle is EVER used on highways.



Wow, sounds to me like your screwed to me dude.



Interestingly enough, if you read further, page 52 states.

WARNING!! ACHTUNG!! AVISO!! ALETRE!!

Never drive with a car cover installed. Your outward vision will be impaired due to the opacity of textile fabrics. Accident/ Injury or DEATH may result.

 

transitional use use only?

 

I have driven my FD six times between NJ and TX, the car loves it. 22 mpg, and numerous V8 killls along the way each time

 

you'll be fine man


just MAKE sure you have AAA

 

Sault Ste Marie MI to Daytone Beach, FL 1,462 in 26 hrs. Ahh the good old days when I had A/C and still got over 20mpg.

 

I drove mine from Illinois to Maryland when I was stationed there. I got hit by a snow storm. If I hadn't had years of experience driving in snow, I'd no longer be a 7 owner. People say go with low pros and z rated tires. I have Goodyear all season. Just carry some oh **** tools and a quart of oil.