Ship or Drive?
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Anyone who hasn't driven cross country at least in one direction is missing out on more than they can imagine. I've driven it both ways with many side trips mixed in and it remains one of the more enlightening and enjoyable experiences of my life. What a magnificent country we live in!
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Yes, yes, yes beyond mere words to describe how big. One need only stand at the edge of the Grand Canyon or drive thru Montana or take a day trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks to get a small sense of the enormity and awesome beauty of this land. Let's not forget Hawaii either, although I've never driven to there--only while there. LOL
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I can't tell you how many times I have friend/relatives tell me they are going to be in California and we should meet for lunch. 9 out of 10 times, they are going to the L.A. area, which is over 400 miles away.
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I like this is idea and has got me thinking... It's really a great suggestion. I plan to map out a route a bit less traveled and enjoy the ride.
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David Meier (09-03-2020)
#33
Drive it!
I am sure some of you have had this debate with yourself so I am curious where you landed on it. I want to temporarily relocate my F-Type to Florida and I am struggling with whether to drive it the 1,100 miles (2,200 RT) or ship it at a cost of $1,500 ($3,000 RT). I drive straight through so no hotels or anything from a cost standpoint, but I am a little ridiculous about keeping the low milage on the car so that's making this a hard decision. Anyone rationalized this out for themselves in similar circumstances?
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David Meier (09-03-2020)
#34
Ahhhh you can do both.
When I bought my Jag in FL I was faced with same dilemma. Drive to MA or have it shipped. I looked into costs and noticed the Amtrak Auto Train. This runs between FL and DC. No you can travel on train with your car, but I do not recommend. It is long and uncomfortable. But you can drop off your car and pick it up. So my trip was from Delray Beach to auto train in Sanford FL driving my just purchased XKR convertible. We travelled with car to DC, but in hindsight, I would have caught a flight to DC and met it there. The train trip was scheduled for 16 hours, but was more like 20. We arrived in DC and drove the car to MA. I'd have to check my receipts, but transport for the car was very inexpensive. I think the price for the car and me and my wife was about 1/2 of the price of shipping it.
This option provides a few benefits including you being able to enjoy driving the car, keeping some big miles off of it and hopefully some great experiences during the event.
Just a though and another option.
When I bought my Jag in FL I was faced with same dilemma. Drive to MA or have it shipped. I looked into costs and noticed the Amtrak Auto Train. This runs between FL and DC. No you can travel on train with your car, but I do not recommend. It is long and uncomfortable. But you can drop off your car and pick it up. So my trip was from Delray Beach to auto train in Sanford FL driving my just purchased XKR convertible. We travelled with car to DC, but in hindsight, I would have caught a flight to DC and met it there. The train trip was scheduled for 16 hours, but was more like 20. We arrived in DC and drove the car to MA. I'd have to check my receipts, but transport for the car was very inexpensive. I think the price for the car and me and my wife was about 1/2 of the price of shipping it.
This option provides a few benefits including you being able to enjoy driving the car, keeping some big miles off of it and hopefully some great experiences during the event.
Just a though and another option.
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David Meier (09-03-2020)
#35
Ship or Drive?
Thanks for the specific information. My girlfriend and I are moving from Chicago to Austin Texas. We have my Jag and her Mercedes between the two of us, and we’ll need to either ship or drive. It’s an easy drive, but I don’t think she’ll be up for it in her car. That one may need shipping. My 2000 XKR just turned 50K miles, and while I love driving, I don’t know if the drive would be worth the additional wear!
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[QUOTE) Anyone who hasn't driven cross country at least in one direction is missing out on more than they can imagine. I've driven it both ways with many side trips mixed in and it remains one of the more enlightening and enjoyable experiences of my life. What a magnificent country we live in![/QUOTE]
Absolutely I bought my XK in Pheonix AZ one Christmas years ago while visiting my brother, being from Canada I wasn't about to drive it through the ice and snow I thought about trucking it but I was more interested in the drive so I waited until april it seamed like forever but being my first high end car the wait was well worth it! Since then I have driven across Canada and the outer states to make a loop then done the same route only in reverse. Next summer I'm going to cruise across the center states both ways! My car has never gave me any trouble but many many miles of smiles!
Randy
Absolutely I bought my XK in Pheonix AZ one Christmas years ago while visiting my brother, being from Canada I wasn't about to drive it through the ice and snow I thought about trucking it but I was more interested in the drive so I waited until april it seamed like forever but being my first high end car the wait was well worth it! Since then I have driven across Canada and the outer states to make a loop then done the same route only in reverse. Next summer I'm going to cruise across the center states both ways! My car has never gave me any trouble but many many miles of smiles!
Randy
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David Meier (09-03-2020)
#37
Some of my best memories are long drives, they allow you to think through things and during the crazy time we live in this ability to center away from all the normal distractions does a great deal for my own mental health. Do fallow COVID rules though as getting sick in a strange place does suck a lot but, I believe, you are a ton safer in your car than in the airport right now as mask use by most travelers has been uneven and folks on planes aren't always cooperating either. So safer, more fun, better memories, and mental health are the reasons I'd advise doing the drive. I'm not sure I'd do the plastic thing on the front of the car though because I want people that see me in it to be just a little green with envy. I'd do clear bra though (my car is wrapped). Vaya Con Dios!
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Many have already said.. Drive it! I love long trips on mine and I do them just to go up the mountains around and back home.I see yo have hood protector..
ONLY Thing I will say about I-95 Don't tail gate the trucks or do fast flybys... OR you will likely need a new windshield after your round trip.
ONLY Thing I will say about I-95 Don't tail gate the trucks or do fast flybys... OR you will likely need a new windshield after your round trip.
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David Meier (09-03-2020)
#39
Just piling on. The most expensive car per mile is the one never driven. You bought the F-Type to drive, and certainly not for its resale value. If you’re keeping miles low to keep the car a long time, worn parts can be replaced. My ‘02 MINI, ‘90 K1500, and ‘76 FJ40 each with close to a couple hundred thousand miles on them are all testaments to that. I expect to put that many miles on my F-Type. Resale value? I’ll leave that to the probate courts
To maintain value (mostly to yourself) the whole front end should be clear wrapped, so no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure. As a sexygenarian, I find long roadtrips to be a joy and comfortable in the F-Type. The big problem is uncoiling out of the seat after sitting for so long.
To maintain value (mostly to yourself) the whole front end should be clear wrapped, so no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure. As a sexygenarian, I find long roadtrips to be a joy and comfortable in the F-Type. The big problem is uncoiling out of the seat after sitting for so long.
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David Meier (09-04-2020)
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Just piling on. The most expensive car per mile is the one never driven. You bought the F-Type to drive, and certainly not for its resale value. If you’re keeping miles low to keep the car a long time, worn parts can be replaced. My ‘02 MINI, ‘90 K1500, and ‘76 FJ40 each with close to a couple hundred thousand miles on them are all testaments to that. I expect to put that many miles on my F-Type. Resale value? I’ll leave that to the probate courts
To maintain value (mostly to yourself) the whole front end should be clear wrapped, so no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure. As a sexygenarian, I find long roadtrips to be a joy and comfortable in the F-Type. The big problem is uncoiling out of the seat after sitting for so long.
To maintain value (mostly to yourself) the whole front end should be clear wrapped, so no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure. As a sexygenarian, I find long roadtrips to be a joy and comfortable in the F-Type. The big problem is uncoiling out of the seat after sitting for so long.
See you soon.
Jay
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