Drive or ship?

[raneman]

I'm flying up to pull the trigger on an '08 E90 M3 tomorrow. Should I cancel my return flight and drive it back from Madison, WI (1000 miles) or just have it shipped? Shipping is $740. Fuel cost of driving $235. Driving is fun and I could have it home sooner, but there's the added mileage (it only has 8800 miles on it...what is that, a 20% increase?) and I'm terrified of rock chips. Shipping will take around a week and I guess nothing would happen to it all strapped down in a carrier. I'm all hot and bothered over this decision.

Addded details: I have to be at work in Dallas on Thursday by 1p and there's a couch in Kansas City (roughly halfway) I can crash on for a few hours.

Also, hi. I'm new.

[piloto]

Originally Posted by raneman

Shipping is $740. Fuel cost of driving $235. Driving fun priceless

FTFY.

[eluder]

I'd drive. I picked my first M3 up in South Carolina and drove it all the way back to Idaho. It was a blast. Make a trip out of it, stop and check things out.

[Cisitalia]

For all the reasons you said, have it shipped by a reputable operator. Also, up there in the way north country, you could still encounter bad weather that could risk your car and traveling schedule. Good luck and congratulations on your new ride.

[raneman]

Also, was this the correct forum for this question?

[Hollywood Hogan]

I'd ship...you have a lifetime to enjoy the M3..but personally I don't like driving on LONG trips and I consider 1000 miles a really long drive

[arter]

Drive, the drivers seat will fit your butt by the time you get home......