just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!

[Rawzr1]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Personally I wouldn't drive an unknown car that far. I went with my Brother to buy a car a few weeks ago and I was hesitant to drive the car 200 miles home. On a side note,congratulations on the Z,you wont find a more dedicated and knowledgeable group of people the like the owners. I've had my car close to 20 years and I still love this car. I haven't drivin my car more than 200 miles in the last 2 years but it's there,just chillin,with a ton of crap stacked on it😁 You have a question about anything on the car,somebody will have an answer. Looking for a part,somebody will know where to find it,most of the time. I've watched prices go from the toilet to prices,and renewed interest to the car. I've thought about buying a new C8 but my car would need to go,that's not going to happen. I do know I need to get my car out of the garage and run some fresh gas through it. Welcome to the madness. Long Live The King.

Thanks for the comments... most likely going to trailer it home.

[tgonyaw]

How did this adventure end????

[Rawzr1]

Originally Posted by tgonyaw

How did this adventure end????

Just got it home last week. Ended up driving it home about 1500 miles. Had great weather and didnt see any rain the whole way... had to stay a couple extra days to avoid some weather.

Car ran flawlessly, ran it on the original tires which surprisingly still have decent grip and have decent road manners.. just loud.

Got reasonable gas mileage as I was running only 90km/h(55mph) the whole way. Between 29-34 mph(imperial about 20%>than US gallon).

Slight seeping from one of the oil cooler lines, and a bit of a chirp on cold start up(pilot bearing). Happy with the purchase.

Car is nice and tight, no squeaks, rattles etc. Just over 16,000 miles on her now.

Will need to deal with pilot bearing and oil cooler line and some new tires later this year.

thanks for asking!

[rossgn49u]

I've done it 5 times....fly out drive back.
2004 1990 ZR1 Louseville KY to Wichita Falls TX straignt - no stop
2011 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Baltimore to Wichita Falls TX 24 hours straight - non stop
2015 1987 Buick GN GNX Pennsylvania to Wichita FallsTX - straight - non stop.
2016 1991 ZR1 Wichita Kansas to Wichita Falls TX.
2020 1990 ZR1 Florida to Wichita Falls TX - straight - non stop.

Some of my most enjoyable adventures.

[Rawzr1]

Originally Posted by rossgn49u

I've done it 5 times....fly out drive back.
2004 1990 ZR1 Louseville KY to Wichita Falls TX straignt - no stop
2011 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Baltimore to Wichita Falls TX 24 hours straight - non stop
2015 1987 Buick GN GNX Pennsylvania to Wichita FallsTX - straight - non stop.
2016 1991 ZR1 Wichita Kansas to Wichita Falls TX.
2020 1990 ZR1 Florida to Wichita Falls TX - straight - non stop.

Some of my most enjoyable adventures.

Agreed, some great moments along the way and will do again im sure.

[tiegsd]

Awesome, glad to hear you had a good trip.

[tgonyaw]

Nice ending for chapter one.
Could be nice reading for our magazine.!!!
These cars generate great stories!!!