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Old 02-24-2022, 09:50 PM   #43
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I flew from Florida to New Hampshire in Dec of 2016 to take delivery of my 2017 Grand Sport on a Friday morning. I was sitting back in FLA driveway Sunday night. This is the most ridiculous thread ever. I'm LMAO.
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Old 02-24-2022, 09:54 PM   #44
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I flew from Florida to New Hampshire in Dec of 2016 to take delivery of my 2017 Grand Sport on a Friday morning. I was sitting back in FLA driveway Sunday night. This is the most ridiculous thread ever. I'm LMAO.
That's nice sweetheart.
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Old 02-24-2022, 10:15 PM   #45
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I think I'm going to drive the 126 miles and get a tow back the rest 200 miles. Well see. The dealer is now pushing for me to sign a contract since they will not hold it longer than a week with just a deposit. Hopefully they still have it next week or this may just be a moot point.

Seems like a waste of money to me. You're going to put miles on the car that you are worried about AND are paying to have the vehicle transported. I would do one or the other but not both.
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Old 02-24-2022, 10:19 PM   #46
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Seems like a waste of money to me. You're going to put miles on the car that you are worried about AND are paying to have the vehicle transported. I would do one or the other but not both.
AAA has already been paid for. The car may have issues on the way home.

It's going to be hard for me to not drive hard and fast as I typically do for longer trips and I want to do the break in procedure correctly.
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Old 02-24-2022, 10:21 PM   #47
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After EVERYTHING that’s been suggested, what’s your final decision? Time to wrap it up. Again, congrats on the new ride…
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Old 02-24-2022, 10:31 PM   #48
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After EVERYTHING that’s been suggested, what’s your final decision? Time to wrap it up. Again, congrats on the new ride…
Only the lord knows. I may get behind the wheel and just not want to stop.

Thank you sir

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Old 02-25-2022, 12:35 PM   #49
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That's nice sweetheart.


Sweetheart? You're the bitch that won't drive his car home without towing it half way. HAHHA. Majke sure to take your purse with you Nancy.
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Old 02-25-2022, 12:42 PM   #50
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Sweetheart? You're the bitch that won't drive his car home without towing it half way. HAHHA. Majke sure to take your purse with you Nancy.
That's nice sweetie. You need some more attention?

Nice edit though, I personally enjoyed the addition of the purse part.
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Old 02-25-2022, 01:34 PM   #51
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That's nice sweetie. You need some more attention?

Nice edit though, I personally enjoyed the addition of the purse part.
No hating from me either way, we all have our reasons, but you have to admit it's a bit puzzling to not want to drive the car 300 miles when most of us can't wait to drive ours, and would die to drive it thousands of miles

I still say drive it back the whole way, you'll be glad you did

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Old 02-25-2022, 01:42 PM   #52
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No hating from me either way, we all have our reasons, but you have to admit it's a bit puzzling to not want to drive the car 300 miles when most of us can't wait to drive ours, and would die to drive it thousands of miles

I still say drive it back the whole way, you'll be glad you did

Geoff
I was mostly concerned with being able to manage the break in correctly as suggested in the manual but it sounds like it shouldn't be a big deal. The varying speed shouldn't be a big deal but then others brought up the heat cycling.

Just want to do it right is all and likely over thought the situation as I sometimes do. No beef here.
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Old 02-25-2022, 02:43 PM   #53
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After a long arduous journey, I think I’ve found the ZL1 to take home.

I previously had a build completed, but dealer switched up and wanted 10k over MSRP(I laughed) and played the game. Finally, I negotiated way down but things fell through when the day prior to taking delivery my company announced they were dissolving, so there went that deal.

After obtaining a position within a new company, my search continued. I made a few fumbles for sleeping on some real deals (out of state and upstate) but now finally found a car I’m willing to take home. Problem is the car is slightly over 300 miles away and I would like drive it home. That said, the break in period, it concerns me.

I’ve read through the posts about the topic which now has me wondering if I should just pay for it to be delivered or just drive her home. I have AAA which could buy me a 200 mile tow but I’d really like to drive er home.

Thoughts? Is it worth it to drive her home?
Step #1: grow a pair.

Step #2: Before you sign the dotted line, use this: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437205

Step #3: drive the car home.

Step #4: Enjoy the car with your new pair.
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Old 02-25-2022, 02:51 PM   #54
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Step #1: grow a pair.

Step #2: Before you sign the dotted line, use this: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437205

Step #3: drive the car home.

Step #4: Enjoy the car with your new pair.
Ummm ok, I'll send you a pick when I get them.

I've read through that before but why wouldn't I get the car detailed? The car I'm looking to get is by the beach and has sand in certain crevices, certainly asked for that shit to be cleaned out prior to delivery.
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Old 02-25-2022, 02:59 PM   #55
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i worked for a AAA contractor in college a long time ago. AAA provides emergency roadside service. they dont have to tow your car home 200 miles because you dont want to drive it yourself. That truck is going to be out of the area/occupied for 8+ hours. they very well may deny you, or you may end up waiting hours to get a truck to you.

i would just drive it home.
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Old 02-25-2022, 03:03 PM   #56
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i worked for a AAA contractor in college a long time ago. AAA provides emergency roadside service. they dont have to tow your car home 200 miles because you dont want to drive it yourself. That truck is going to be out of the area/occupied for 8+ hours. they very well may deny you, or you may end up waiting hours to get a truck to you.

i would just drive it home.
Correct, it would be considered a convenience tow and will not be covered, but who's to say the car didn't go into limp mode or start to overheat?
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