Hey guys, I'm going to be driving from Boston MA to Miami FL, then returning Boston for a week in March. Have any of you drive your mustang for such long trip? should i rent an economy car?
We have two people, my car is 13 GT with 6000 miles on it.
+999988899999 hell yea the hell with that 34mpg, i live in miami and it gets uncomfortable how much people look at my car. And when it is parked on ocean drive, tons of pics from tourist.
I drove mine from Daytona beach, Fl to Ft Drum, Ny in December and it was an awesome trip. I didn't pay all that money for her to sit in the driveway while I drive a rental
Definitely jealous of u Florida guys :-/ it's no fun riding the Stang in the cold, sure it could be done but I love drying with the windows open and not worry about freezing dirty roads
I live in Canada and have put my car away for the winter. I am going insane not driving it. I am dream about driving it when I sleep. I honestly think I am going insane. I wish I was in Miami.
Take the Corolla you'll love it. Just think of all the looks your going to get when they see two dudes in a Corolla in Miami. Awesome wish I was in your shoes. No doubt I'd take the rental car over my stang. Just think of all the money you'll save. You could be spending that money on manicures, rainbow umbrellas and candle light dinners for you and your friend.
I am so jealous. Do you know how depressing it is here in the cold and the snow knowing I could be in my Stang with the top down listening to tunes and just cruising!
I just drove 725 miles in one day this past Monday. The car felt great even in some really bad weather. Go for it - don't rent a Corolla. The Mustang makes a great road car - that is my main reason for getting it. Plus the trunk is big and the seats are comfortable. Put the steering in "comfort" mode and cruise away!
I make the trip to Minot, ND to Houston once a year. I love driving the stang all the way down there and once I get there to meet with all the other stang owners from my home town
I've gone on a couple of road trips!! From KC to Texas, and one to Arkansas!! On the hiway the stang would get excellent mpg! Aroind a average of 28-30 mpg! I have 2012 GT WITH a 93 race tune and 3:73 gears! Take the stang.... Nothing better than a road trip in a nice looking mustang
I'm sue the OP has his reasons for even considering a rental... And I don't think it was to save $$ apparently he is concerned with his car being new and putting it thru a road trip could add more wear on his car than he would want right now. Long trips will definitely trash your front nose, but I personally would love to take my car to Miami especially this time of year, what i would do to prevent that is lay some blue painters tape over your bumper, front tip of hood, mirrors, and maybe the A-pillar. Might look silly but it's definitely peace of mind especially going 85+ for such a long time nonstop and comes off in a snap w/o leaving residue when u get there, and do the same on the trip back.
I don't really care if the car is being new. The biggest concerns are the cost and reliability of this car. But it seems I don't need to worry at all! Haha, I will go FL with my stang! Lol
I'm sue the OP has his reasons for even considering a rental... And I don't think it was to save $$ apparently he is concerned with his car being new and putting it thru a road trip could add more wear on his car than he would want right now. Long trips will definitely trash your front nose, but I personally would love to take my car to Miami especially this time of year, what i would do to prevent that is lay some blue painters tape over your bumper, front tip of hood, mirrors, and maybe the A-pillar. Might look silly but it's definitely peace of mind especially going 85+ for such a long time nonstop and comes off in a snap w/o leaving residue when u get there, and do the same on the trip back.
Dude, do you know how much it would suck when you're cruising in Miami, windows down, ocean in your sight, girls in bikinis, and you look down to find you're driving a Toyota! That would bug me all trip when you go to punch it and it's not at all what you're expecting! I hate putting a lot of miles on too, but it's a car. Have fun with it
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