"Jay_Hoff" (jayhoff)
02/25/2014 at 09:07 • Filed to: None
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"Jay_Hoff" (jayhoff)
02/25/2014 at 09:07 • Filed to: None | 0
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I know a few of you out there view me as a Ferrari fan boy, and well I am in different ways. I don't always agree with them, ether with their design or how they are doing in F1. My second favorite car company is Honda. Ive owned a few different Hondas through out the years, but living in the salt belt up north means none of them have been clean. I decided to pick up another Honda, but started looking south to see what I could find. After talking to a few Accord owners, I found another one in El Paso, Texas. Not only did I find a rust free Accord, I found a wagon, and being a 97, it was the last year for a US wagon. After I sent him money for the car, he mailed me a bill of sale, and the title. I also bought plane tickets to go down to El Paso and drive it back with a friend. Its roughly a 1200 mile drive from El Paso back to Iowa.
Questions for you guys. For anyone that has done this, what should I take along or buy when I get down there to have a safe trip home. I already have insurance on the car, as well as plates. Enough money put away for fuel on the way back. I even had the owner do a rotor over hub swap for me. So the brakes will be fresh up front. Any cool places I should stop and see while I am down south. I plan on driving through New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, and back home to Iowa.
505Turbeaux
> Jay_Hoff
02/25/2014 at 09:19 |
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I have run many cars across the country after buying them online. I did a 79 volvo 242 from Chicago, numerous ones from colorado and Cali, and I will be out to pick up a car in Detroit this May. It is a fun time for sure. 97 Accord should run and be fine, good on you for getting the brakes done up front. Hate those things. Just figure out your true route, and go from there. Make an adventure of it.
Arben72
> Jay_Hoff
02/25/2014 at 09:22 |
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Just buy some fluids once you pick up the car. Bring some basic tools too. If the car checks out fine you shouldn't have a problem.
Nibbles
> Jay_Hoff
02/25/2014 at 09:37 |
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Plenty of fluids. Socket set and screwdrivers. Electrical and duct tapes. Jumper cables. Fix a flat. Snacks
If you come through Denver, go to 16th street downtown and walk a few blocks yelling "I'm here, Nibbles!"
I won't come to say hi because I don't work downtown anymore, but I'm sure it'll be good for a laugh