ruxvette

When I drove my '11 from WI to AZ I came through OK City, turned off at Santa Rosa, went through Alamogordo, and hit hwy 10 just out of Las Cruces. Nice trip and it keeps you out of the cold temps on the northern (Gallup/Flagstaff) route.
As far as what to take? Nothing special. Tools, fix-a-flat...nah. Just a cell phone and charger, appropriate clothes, and cash. I only motel'd it one night but, as I usually do, I asked for a ground floor room, close to the front, with parking in front of the room.
You will have a blast!

ruxvette

BTW, my trip was in mid-November so I wasn't too concerned about cold temps. My avatar was taken in Las Cruces on the trip.
Ya, baby!!!

4R27TH

Congratulations on the new 'Vette . You will have a great adventure that will give you many memories.
I was wondering how did you license the new 'Vette? Were you able to register the car in your home state before you traveled to Oklahoma?
I realize that a dealer can provide a temporary tag but what do you with a private sale and there is a lien.
I can't wait to read your updates.

phileaglesfan

I'm looking at weather forecasts and it says Flagstaff is rain/wind/snow on Monday. They are 7000 feet up so anything is possible.

Head south and pick up I 10 in west Texas, maybe take I8 across to San Diego and up from there depending on where in LA you live.

I think it is great you are trusting the seller, enough to pay for the car up front. Trust him enough that the car can make the trip home without issues.

c6crazy

Great place but funny thing is The Eagles have never been there.

ruxvette

Au contraire...the bronze is Glen Frey. Standing on the corner...

Vette_Fan

Going through Dallas, El Paso, Pheonix, LA adds another 350 miles or so.

I'm considering - Tulsa > OK City, Albuquerque Pheonix, LA. I wish I could post google maps here :-)

ruxvette

Or turn off Hwy 40 onto Hwy 54 at Santa Rosa, NM. Go through Alamogordo, and hit Hwy 10 just out of Las Cruces.

madsonp

Are we there yet ????????

ruxvette

Albuquerque/Gallup are going to be cold.

owc6

Cline's Corners will be worse .

ruxvette

Saranac Lake will be worse yet. But he won't be going through there, either.

owc6

If he goes to Albuquerque, he will (Cline's Corners). Looking at the weather, going south at Albuquerque looks best if the OP wants to keep driving. Or just hunker down for a day or two till the roads are clear.

Bruze

Maybe I can help you with that. What do you want to post?

Icecap

One of them was. I was quite surprised to find that George Maharis was. Did a google search once because that was a favorite show of mine and as a result of my search I found myself directed to a whole bunch of gay websites and forums. Martin Milner was straight.

Vet Interested

Have a fun, safe trip. I picked my C6 up in Chicago, came home down through Colorado. The Rocky Mountains were spectacular. I did the trip by myself to San Diego and loved it. Biggest issue was old blown semi tires (gatorbacks) laying on the road. Other than that, loved it. (Anyone that says don't do it is Thats what you bought it for)!!!

buckmeister2

Shipping has gotten very expensive. And, this time of year, you really want to ship in a closed carrier, probably $2000.

the trip to Tulsa and back, with hotels, will probably be under $400. I just returned from a trip to the middle-of-nowhere, TX. Flight and return expenses to Las Vegas were under $200.

buckmeister2

How is 2,000 miles across the country different from putting on 2,000 miles at home? Do you think it is going to break down? The fun of driving the car you just bought on a road trip is part of the experience, at least for me, and some others.

owc6

The only difference is that he really has no idea of the history of this particular car, and the vagaries of the weather, both of which is why I would stay on the main interstates, and not venture too far from the beaten path (for this trip).

This is from someone who drives all over all the time.

buckmeister2

I'm not sure how it could take 5 days. That is barely 400 miles per day. Rte 66 is hugely historic. Yes, cars get broken into. They get broken into at the Oakland Coliseum, and At&T Park, but that doesn't stop people from going there. Park in a well-lighted area, or leave your car in the PD/Sheriff lot. Plan to do 100 miles on 66, at the point of your choice. You will have a good time, without spending many days stopping at every little town.

I would recommend travelling on 40. Only heavy snow area is Flagstaff, and you can watch the weather ahead of time. Once you clear OK, you will be out of most of the rain areas. If you drive carefully, there is nothing to worry about.

i just did 1500 miles in two days, and it was not really that difficult. Of course, I have already seen all the sights along the route, so had no reason not to put hammer down, and go.

You are going to have a GREAT trip!