Long trips..., Should I try? I'm I a wimp? |
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Long trips..., Should I try? I'm I a wimp? |
oldschool |
Sep 11 2012, 12:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
This was out of the blue...My wife and I planned a trip to Santa Barbra ( about 2.5 hours )Trip She said LETS TAKE THE 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ....My car drives ok, but man I don't know about driving her that far (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I'm I just a wimp....It was on a flat bed trailer before.If you know what I mean.\Not to sure if I can trust her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
Richard Casto |
Sep 11 2012, 08:49 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
I bought my first 914 used in Baltimore in the mid 1980's and it had issues. I drive it home (approx 6 hr trip) with me having to add brake fluid along the way due to leaky master cylinder! Granted, I did have someone following me. In late 1980's I commuted to college everyday in my second 914 and that was about a 1.5 hr trip each way. That car was also a bit of a heap (not in the best condition) and it never failed on me!
If you feel the car is in good shape go for it! I wouldn't hesitate. Regarding tools, in my current daily driver (Honda Civic), I generally carry a flashlight, some gloves, baling wire, duct tape, a small gas can, a multitool, a small cheap socket set, 1Qt extra motor oil, jumper cables and some water. Richard |
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