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YOUR RESEARCHDrive it or Ship it?
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If the car has been sitting for a while maybe get the oil plus filter and air filter changed before hitting the road.
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Be sure to take along your radar detector, or make generous use of your cruise control.
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I'm thinking of buying a 996 currently located in Houston. What would you guys suggest for getting it from Texas to New Jersey, driving or shipping? For those of you that vote for shipping which company would you use?
Drive it! That's a great way to get used to your new car! I drove mine 2,200 miles from California to northern Indiana when I bought it. It was a great drive.
If you do decide to ship it, I would recommend that you avoid Dependable Auto Shippers. I had a bad experience with them in the past - they really aren't set up to ship high-end cars.
I bought mine in Houston and drove it back to SC....17 hour trip not counting a stop to see my son in Georgia. I am SOOOOOOOOO glad I did. I learned a lot about the car and gained a level of comfort and confidence I would not have gained driving it 15 minutes at a time
I bought my car in Houston, and drove it back to Chicago. An easy 2 day trip. There is no better way to get familiar with your car!! And have fun while doing it. Be sure to take along your radar detector, or make generous use of your cruise control. These cars seem to accelerate on their own, and will easily exceed the speed limit within a few seconds of starting down the road.
While you are cruising along, foot on the accelerator - yes, that's just what you will start to do - unknowingly = accelerate.
Have a safe trip back, and don't worry about the guys that insist that you take pictures of the car on your jaunt back east. Wait till you get home. If we don't see pictures posted within 24 hours of arrival in NJ, we will send the RL Goon squad out to repossess the car till you understand the responsibilities of ownership and membership.
Welcome to the insanity.
larry
If the car has been sitting for a while maybe get the oil plus filter and air filter changed before hitting the road. It;s god to drive the car. Helps keep the seals good and exhaust cleaned out
Remember don't go over 5k rpms before the engine gets to normal operating temp around 180. I don't advise traveling through sand storm like AZ is having right now unless you plane to do a full repaint.
I just bought one out of Chicago. Flying out to pick it up next Friday and drive it back to central PA. Figure its a great way to get familiar with the car, and quite possibly the last time I will be able to drive it a long distance without one of my 3 kids as a passenger. My vote: Drive it.
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Drive it back. I drove mine back form NC and had a smile
the whole time. I would sugest to sleep over at least one night. I drove back 17 hours
and I would in hindsight slept over about halfway.
Congrats on the purchase
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I just did Cleveland, OH to Houston, Tx on June 30th and July 1st. I sold my 40th edition 996 on June 28th here in Houston. Flew to Cleveland on Thrusday. Dealer picked me up at the airport. Did the deal. Then drove home in my new to me 2007 997TT!!! Smiling the whole way!!!
Good idea on the oil change. Regarding warming up the engine, I had always heard that it was "keep it under 4,000 RPM till the engine reaches temperature." The reason for this is that there are many different kinds of metal in the engine. As a result, they expand at different rates. Their proper tolerances are met with the engine reaches temp. Don't idle till it gets to temperature, because it takes too long. You want to drive it to warm it, just don't push it too hard till warm. That includes rapid acceleration. Just take your time. It will only take a few miles to warm it up fully.
larry
If you chose to ship, try to find a shipper that will bring the car directly from Houston to you...will not be off-loading the car at a depot or terminal enroute. Scratches, etc., usually happen at the depots during unload/load operations.
relinuca
my son and i flew out to Austin Texas last july to drive back a 911. and this past may i had one delivered from california. I can say the drive was nice but long as heck. Soooo glad i had the next one shipped..no miles put on it, no stone chips from road etc.....trailered to my door and the transport operator let me drive it off the transport....best decision for me. As a bonus the transport operator loaded my car when picked up it would not have to be jockey'd on and off during his route to my house, drove on transport once and driven off once. Oh and i live in Clarksville Tn.
Well....pulled the trigger last week and bought the Orient Red 996 in Houston. Flew out and drove it back to NJ. The trip was a blast! 26 hr. drive, did it in 2 days and with a big grin on my face the whole time!. I loved my 928 but this car is awesome! Many thanks to Malakas and his gracious family for being such wonderful hosts. Many thanks to all of you for the great "Drive it" advice.
