guineapiggie101 0 #1 August 23, 2014 In about 3 weeks I am going up to San Jose, CA for a reunion of some sort. I will be up there for a few days since I want to do some touristy things too. Should I fly or drive? Trying to find the most economical way to do this. If I drive, I am planning to take my own car up. It's a 2012 Civic with 68K miles on it (yeah, I do a lot of highway driving). I like driving since I have more control of time and I can do stuff on the way up. Just not sure if adding so much more miles on a 3 year old car is a good idea. If I fly, I would also have to rent a car while I am up there. If you were in my shoes, would you fly or drive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philly51 0 #2 August 23, 2014 Drive Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #3 August 24, 2014 Drive.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #4 August 24, 2014 Depends on how long the drive is. I prefer to drive but I fly if the drive will be more than 9 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 August 24, 2014 Drive. I have a 2007 Honda CR-V with 175K (?) miles. The car can take it. Have fun Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 August 24, 2014 Phillbo Depends on how long the drive is. I prefer to drive but I fly if the drive will be more than 9 hours. I'm with you on this one. The Lost Prairie trek is a touch longer than that for us, but we drive so we can take all the gear and the camping equipment. LA to SJC Looks like about a 6 hour drive. Factor in the airport BS at both ends eating up at least a couple of hours, it makes it more like a 3-4 hour drive, and you can go at your own pace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #7 August 24, 2014 Drive. Anything less than a full days drive is better than putting up with all the airport crap. Plus the cost of the rental. You've already got enough miles on your car that it's not "low miles" anymore, a few hundred extra at this point are not an issue. Hondas last a long time if you take care of them."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #8 August 24, 2014 guineapiggie101 In about 3 weeks I am going up to San Jose, CA for a reunion of some sort. I will be up there for a few days since I want to do some touristy things too. Should I fly or drive? Trying to find the most economical way to do this. If I drive, I am planning to take my own car up. It's a 2012 Civic with 68K miles on it (yeah, I do a lot of highway driving). I like driving since I have more control of time and I can do stuff on the way up. Just not sure if adding so much more miles on a 3 year old car is a good idea. If I fly, I would also have to rent a car while I am up there. If you were in my shoes, would you fly or drive? We'll fly you up in the PAC and jump you in....for a nominal feeDrive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #9 August 24, 2014 wolfriverjoeDrive. Anything less than a full days drive is better than putting up with all the airport crap. Plus the cost of the rental. You've already got enough miles on your car that it's not "low miles" anymore, a few hundred extra at this point are not an issue. Hondas last a long time if you take care of them. I agree, but I would add another 3-4 days to that hate. I would rather drive cross country than deal with the commercial airline crap, anymore, if I could help it.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swisschris62 0 #10 August 25, 2014 Drive.... Once your up over the grape vine it's smooth sailing. Change your oil, check your coolant and tire pressure and enjoy the ride. Isn't anything better for an engine then running at highway speeds. I'd buy a car with 200,000 highway miles over a car with 50,000 city miles any day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #11 August 25, 2014 grimmie ***In about 3 weeks I am going up to San Jose, CA for a reunion of some sort. I will be up there for a few days since I want to do some touristy things too. Should I fly or drive? Trying to find the most economical way to do this. If I drive, I am planning to take my own car up. It's a 2012 Civic with 68K miles on it (yeah, I do a lot of highway driving). I like driving since I have more control of time and I can do stuff on the way up. Just not sure if adding so much more miles on a 3 year old car is a good idea. If I fly, I would also have to rent a car while I am up there. If you were in my shoes, would you fly or drive? We'll fly you up in the PAC and jump you in....for a nominal feeDrive. That'd be REAL cool, heheheh!!!! Guess, driving it is. :) . I am hoping to take a drive afterwards to the redwood forests close to the CA/OR border. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #12 August 25, 2014 I do plan to get an oil change and the car checked out before I go. Thanks for the reminder! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 August 25, 2014 Ordinarily I fly most places, but that's not really all that long of a drive...and having your car save some $ & you can bring more 'stuff' just in case. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
