Advice for a New Buyer

[Dimis]

Depends on the purchase. But at the same time, ask yourself:
Meh, what's the worst that could happen?

Congrats on the purchase, pics please, and a documentary of the trip home.

Best wishes.

[Ron61]

If the weather is good and you have had a chance to drive it a short distance and everything seems to be OK, then I would drive it home. If you aren't sure and it doesn't cost a fortune then either have it hauled or get a trailer and go bring it home that way.

Ron

[1795]

As long as you went over the car well and are sure that there are no major problems with the car, go for it. I drove mine back home bout 6 hours in February. It was 45 egress at the start of the drive and 34 degrees with some high winds by the time that I got home. The smile was frozen to my face and I would do it again!

How long of a test drive did you take and how comfortable of a car was it? If you do decide to drive it home, figure on 10 miles per gallon for gas and budget/plan accordingly. I would bring a couple extra quarts of oil just in case, as you will not knowhow much the car might leak/burn oil. Sunscreen, lots of it! Depending on where you are driving and cell phone service, you should have a couple cans of fix a flat, tire plugs and glue and if you have an accessory outlet get a small 12 volt air compressor. Even if you have AAA, if you get a flat in a remote area you may not have cell phone service. Remember, cobras do not have spares. I always carried around materials for taking care of a flat tire just in case.

Have fun, let us know what you decided to do and post pictures!