Seattle to Columbus OH in my 997S. Am I nuts?

[HardDrive]

I'm moving to Columbus OH this summer. We are going to transition there from Seattle.

I've got a 4 day window from June 28th-July2nd that I could potentially drive my 911 across country. I would be alone. I would fly back to Seattle after July 4th.

Is this a dumb idea? On one hand I think it would be fun, but I have this suspicion that 24 hours in, the fun is going to wear off.

What say ye?

P.S.What exactly is my legal situation if I get popped with a .38 and 1/4oz. of MJ going 135mph in North Dakota? Purely hypothetical.

[Rick Lee]

You'd be nuts not to do it. I made it from Fairfax, VA to Phoenix in the 993 in two days.

[mikester]

sounds fine to me outside of the hypothetical...

[Embraer]

I drove from San Francisco to Fort Wayne, Indiana...in a '69 912. in 3 days.

[speeder]

I think it's a great idea and if you pass through Minneapolis, I'll be there and take you out for a great breakfast. As with any road trip, it will have its high and low points in terms of boredom but what a great car to drive. You will have stretches of open road where you can put your foot down.

[Schumi]

I drove a Boxster S from Los Angeles to St. Louis in 23 hours and 28 minutes by myself.

If I have to do it again... I think I'll stop for more than fuel and red bulls.

[genrex]

Police officer: "How much money do you have on you?"

HardDrive: "In cash? 10 thousand, plus some plastic."

Police officer: "What an amazing coincidence."

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[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

I'm moving to Columbus OH this summer. We are going to transition there from Seattle.

I've got a 4 day window from June 28th-July2nd that I could potentially drive my 911 across country. I would be alone. I would fly back to Seattle after July 4th.

Is this a dumb idea? On one hand I think it would be fun, but I have this suspicion that 24 hours in, the fun is going to wear off.

What say ye?

P.S.What exactly is my legal situation if I get popped with a .38 and 1/4oz. of MJ going 135mph in North Dakota? Purely hypothetical.

Do it. As to your hypothetical question...

[sm70911]

I'll drive the 997 back for you ...

[widgeon13]

If you don't do it you will regret it. Life isn't about the destination but the journey.

[billybek]

What route would you take?
Are there more fun roads to drive than grinding it out on I 90 without going to far out of your way?

I drove my SC home from Rhode Island to Calgary solo. It was a fun trip and I would do it again.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I did San Francisco to Boston in 54 hours in a 69 911E.

Going to OH in a 997 is like going to the mall, just a little longer trip.

[Seahawk]

Four full days would be a lope with plenty of time for roadside attractions and off interstate travel.
I just spent five minutes on goog maps and planned your trip on really great roads I've actually driven.
You are welcome

[Jim Richards]

Oh Paul, you're just an enabler.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Crazy not to, your 997 isn't exactly hardcore. And your road trip planner/enabler above is the man to talk to.

[Laneco]

Do it. Road trips rock! I've driven the 911 all over the western United States. I drove the spyder on a 2500 mile trip complete with some camping. That's a pretty strippy car (no top, no heat, no radio, no a/c) compared to a 997.

Find the blue lines on the map and go wander. You'll have a blast.

angela

[wdfifteen]

Are 997s such crappy cars that they won't make a 2000 mile sprint?
I've done two laps of America and two cross country drives in 356s (no AC, no cruise control). I can't say I never had problems in the 20,000+ cross country miles, but I'd do it again tomorrow.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by sm70911

I'll drive the 997 back for you ...

NO! Pick me! Pick me!!!

[Rikao4]

driving our car's here & there is what we all do..
this is what they are meant for...

Rika

[VincentVega]

do it