Distance advice

[Jarvis]

OK guys, got a quick question. I've only used my '91 Turbo so far just driving around town on nice days. But today I'm heading to the beach, and it's 4 hours away. She runs like a top, but would y'all suggest a 4 hour trip in her? Just looking to see how y'all feel about that... Thanks!

 

[91Supra313]

If any of us knew the car, then we would be able to help you answer this. If the car is not having any issues then what is the problem? I had my old blue Supra for 2 weeks before I shipped it from Germany to US. Then I drove it from St Louis down to Clarksville TN.....a few days later turned around and drove it 7 hours up to Detroit and back. I didn't know my car for crap at the time. I just to hell with it...... if it break down then I tow it home.

If you are going to sit there and worry about driving the car anywhere other then to the mall to park with some other cars, then sell it and get a bike. Quote from Fast and the Furious here...

"It's not how you stand by your car, it's how you drive your car" So stop standing by it and drive the damn thing.

 

[emiliorescigno]

If your car is in good shape, go for it! Supras are very at home on long open roads: comfortable, powerful, and comfy seats.

I've taken multiple 2,000+ mile roadtrips in my Supras. Including one from MN to AZ and back, and another from San Diego to MN.

 

[Jarvis]

If you are going to sit there and worry about driving the car anywhere other then to the mall to park with some other cars, then sell it and get a bike. Quote from Fast and the Furious here...

"It's not how you stand by your car, it's how you drive your car" So stop standing by it and drive the damn thing.

Man, that's excellent advice!

 

[yhatzee89]

My 87 took me back and forth from NC to MO more times than I can remember with a BHG and she never left me stranded
My 91 just had to 1JZ swapped in and I took it on a test drive from MD to GA that day
If your worried about driving it any real distance than why own it?

 

[Silver MK3]

If it runs good then it shouldn't be a problem. You could put an extra bottle of oil in the hatch or so, just in case.

 

[S.A. supra]

If it runs good then it shouldn't be a problem. You could put an extra bottle of oil in the hatch or so, just in case.

Don't forget coolant! Hose clamps, tools.

 

[80083r]

duct tape and wd-40, and drive to the moon and back

I took my supra on a 2 hour drive last fall, just to see. Awesome trip. it's even pretty good on gas, as long as you drive sensibly.

 

[mkiii222]

I've taken mine on many 8+ hour road trips and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Basically if it lasts 30 minutes in stop and go traffic without issues there shouldn't be an issue on the open freeway.

Like always in a 20+ year old car carry a basic tool set, a couple quarts of oil, and a jug of coolant.

 

[GrimJack]

Basically if it lasts 30 minutes in stop and go traffic without issues there shouldn't be an issue on the open freeway.

This.

City driving is WAY harder on your car than highway driving.

 

[Grandavi]

OK guys, got a quick question. I've only used my '91 Turbo so far just driving around town on nice days. But today I'm heading to the beach, and it's 4 hours away. She runs like a top, but would y'all suggest a 4 hour trip in her? Just looking to see how y'all feel about that... Thanks!

Huh? I do 10 hour drives in my car at 90'ish MPH (yeah.. too fast.. but the cruise is set... and away I go). The car wasn't built to sit on blocks... so I don't understand the question. If you DD your car without any issues, you should be fine driving cross-country. Its actually probably easier on the car because your holding cruise.. not pushing.

Not quite sure why you would fear that. Our MK3's are not going to be worth 100,000.00 some day (maybe in 100 years.. if you can make it last that long) and if you aint using it, your showing it. If you just keep it hidden in the garage.. sell it.

I love the car because it can run with the new cars and not feel like a junker. In fact it can outrun the new cars. It was built to cruise... so go forth and cruise. If it can't handle 4 hours... it has major issues.

 

[jetjock]

^ This. That said I'm amazed to see somebody actually spell and use the word "advice" correctly...

 

[Another MkIII]

I've taken mine on many 8+ hour road trips and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Basically if it lasts 30 minutes in stop and go traffic without issues there shouldn't be an issue on the open freeway.

Like always in a 20+ year old car carry a basic tool set, a couple quarts of oil, and a jug of coolant.

That settles it, its coming back to Indiana in June.
-AM3

 

[Drake69]

Roadtrip checklist:

1: Oil
2: Coolant
3: Stoli
3: a few random hoses
4: duct tape
5: J. Daniels
6: hose clamps
7: Prichard's

And you'll be all set.

 

[80083r]

Prichard's? Vas is das?

 

[mikejza70]

If I get my no spark issue resolved and my car tuned ill be heading down to import alliance down in Kentucky. Its going to be a long trip with out cruise control and A/C

 

[Grandavi]

I travel with a cup of coffee and no spare. Tools? My Supra is rock solid... as long as it doesn't hit a rock or something else solid...

 

[Silver MK3]

So Jarvis, how did the trip go?

 

[Nick M]

I did a 5000 mile round trip with a ban fan clutch and radiator cap that leaked.

 

[91Supra313]

I drove across Germany on a BHG. My wife can attest to that one. She was following behind me.