Road trip- go for it or don't go for it.

[Tcrate]

Porsche definitely.

Maybe a few suggestions for piece of mind you can get a AAA membership in case you need a tow. Secondly, you might pack a few spare parts and maybe an ignition coil, cap, rotor etc to address that miss.

then Go For It.

[911SauCy]

Originally Posted by joe payne

Just don't try to race the 2014 Vette for pink slips! ; )

I vote for the contrary if he drives like most vette guys

I say go for it!

AAA Card and a spare fan belt

[sm70911]

Legendary Post ! ... If this doesn't make you take the SC nothing will.

Originally Posted by wrinkledpants

You're transported back in time when it's ok to have multiple wives. You've got a younger, reliable girl that is in reasonably fit condition, but doesn't really do much with her hair or makeup, and she likes to do it missionary position only. She hates giving hand jobs and won't consider a BJ. She laughs at *all* your jokes, even when you didn't know you were making a joke.

You also have a wife that's a bit older, she looks like a hot librarian, she takes pole dancing lessons, and she'll ride you like a vegas stripper on crack. If you go to hard she'll punch you in the face. Go to easy and she'll fall asleep. You gotta work for it, you know? She swears a lot, she has a bit of a limp from her kick boxing days, and despite all this..... you simply cannot.stop.staring.at.her. Even at her age, her a$$ makes you weak in your knees.

I mean - is this an actual decision?

[LEAKYSEALS951]

To make sure you guys aren't biased, I posted this on a volvo forum.
They even said take the Porsche.
One thing I notice is how most recommend AAA. I had never even considered it. How is that different than towing on my current plan? I mean both are gonna get the car to a gas station. AAA isn't gonna tow it back to virginia or something is it? Are there other benefits? Just curious.

Still thinking of hot librarians.
Ron

[Dublinoh]

I think the point is have a plan if your plan sours. I would take the Porsche no hesitation and remember the Pelican site will be here if you need it. Happy trails

[ScottT80]

I was in Asheville earlier this week... where are you staying at? Take the Porsche but be careful if you're staying downtown about where you park it. Some areas are a little sketchy around there. Lots of great drives to do though and your uncle would enjoy the 911 I bet.

Be sure to hit Tupelo Honey downtown... delicious food!

[Rickysa]

timely thread as I'm am heading out to Charleston (SC) from central NC for a weekend class and thought of taking mine on its first mini-roadtrip...Coming back up the coast on US-17 on Sunday.

Sure would be nice to pop the top and cruise the beaches....hmmmmmm


Either that or a 12 yo truck....

[emac]

Hey R/G
Ya know you just stuck a stick in someone's eye with your second post---lol

Ernie81sc

[Rich Gas]

Hey emac... Yeah I know... Got the devil inside me. People on here weren't/aren't really interested in my past... Owned a few... Done a lot... Leak a little at a time.

See you on the Road.

Rich

[LEAKYSEALS951]

All good...

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

To make sure you guys aren't biased, I posted this on a volvo forum.
They even said take the Porsche.
One thing I notice is how most recommend AAA. I had never even considered it. How is that different than towing on my current plan? I mean both are gonna get the car to a gas station. AAA isn't gonna tow it back to virginia or something is it? Are there other benefits? Just curious.

Still thinking of hot librarians.
Ron

Ron,

If you have a regular AAA card, the tow truck would take the disabled vehicle to a nearby service station. But with AAA plus, you have the option to have the car towed to a shop of your choice within 100 miles FREE. In excess of 100 miles you pay the extra mileage accordingly. If you don't have the AAA plus membership, my advise is to upgrade it before the trip. Enjoy the drive.

Tony

[Dirty911]

My fix for the speedo is one of the many available apps for phones...

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Thanks. I'm kind of old school and don't have a smart phone- but the idea of being able to access a forum like this out on the road didn't escape my mind today. At some point I'm gonna have to buy one. You gave me a hell of an idea- to take a garmin. Gotta see if the battery still works.
R

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Originally Posted by ScottT80

I was in Asheville earlier this week... where are you staying at? Take the Porsche but be careful if you're staying downtown about where you park it. Some areas are a little sketchy around there. Lots of great drives to do though and your uncle would enjoy the 911 I bet.

Be sure to hit Tupelo Honey downtown... delicious food!

I'm gonna drive right past it and meet my uncle in Brevard, but we might get back up to Tupelo Honey. Been there myself Great eatin' and plenty of good bars there. Yeah- I agree, there are some sketchy places, but I'm gonna be driving out in the mountains more than downtown. We might even head back up to VIR to watch a friend of his.

R

[Canada Kev]

Originally Posted by wrinkledpants

You're transported back in time when it's ok to have multiple wives. You've got a younger, reliable girl that is in reasonably fit condition, but doesn't really do much with her hair or makeup, and she likes to do it missionary position only. She hates giving hand jobs and won't consider a BJ. She laughs at *all* your jokes, even when you didn't know you were making a joke.

You also have a wife that's a bit older, she looks like a hot librarian, she takes pole dancing lessons, and she'll ride you like a vegas stripper on crack. If you go to hard she'll punch you in the face. Go to easy and she'll fall asleep. You gotta work for it, you know? She swears a lot, she has a bit of a limp from her kick boxing days, and despite all this..... you simply cannot.stop.staring.at.her. Even at her age, her a$$ makes you weak in your knees.

I mean - is this an actual decision?

After reading that, I think I'm gonna go for a drive after dinner...

[clutch-monkey]

never miss an opportunity for having the 911 on a trip.
the last thing you want is to be on a piece of road thinking "i wish i was in the 911 for this".
regularly do trips over 12hours one way in my SC.


i would have hated life if i was in my daily on some of the roads travelled during long trips.

[bill's911]

Take the Porsche. My first drive was to leave Myrtle Beach and head for Newfoundland. Did the run in 3 1/2 days stopping only for food and a good night rest at sundown... And to stop in on a few friends along the way. No regrets at all and the 26 yr old 911 Targa with 125,000 miles was flawless.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Originally Posted by clutch-monkey

never miss an opportunity for having the 911 on a trip.
the last thing you want is to be on a piece of road thinking "i wish i was in the 911 for this".
regularly do trips over 12hours one way in my SC.


i would have hated life if i was in my daily on some of the roads travelled during long trips.

Nice pic! These post are getting me psyched! I will def. be taking my camera.
Topped it off with some brad penn and gonna leave first thing tomorrow a.m.

Later,
Ron

[kidrock]

When I first purchased my '88, I made a 12 hour drive home. I enjoyed every minute. Since then, I've made several trips of 4 hours plus, in addition to a couple of 12 hour trips to SoCal. Drove up and down the coast for a week or so, then made the subsequent 12 hour trip back.

The most ironic thing? The fact that the car actually ran better after logging all that drive time. And, it actually leaked less. These things love to be driven, and really get their legs stretched. I've owned a lot of cars in my years, but I've never seen anything like this.

I think you know my recommendation.

[Jerome74911S]

When I bought my '74 I flew to pick it up, then drove home - which took a day and a half. That was dumb, but the car car ran fine with no problems.

Since, and with more knowledge of the car, I have often driven it distances similar to what you suggest. This doesn't mean that my car is special, it sure isn't, but the description you give of your car tells me that you should go for it.

I'm waiting for your report of the trip when you get back home. . .