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So, in January I will be making a bit of a trek. Moving from Washington to Virginia. Movers are moving my crap, but the car and I will be making the trip together. 3800 miles in the ///M. I decided that I'll be headed south to Cali, then across HWY 40 to avoid as much foul weather as possible. Should be a fun trip and I'll be able to check out some sights along the way.
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| 12-25-2014, 08:38 PM | #3 |
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It's going to be epic! I40 is pretty boring once in Texas. Might be more exciting to go across Denver, if your tires are up for it. I went coast to coast in early November and enjoyed brilliant altitude driving on all season tires.
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Has the stock Michelin Pilots on it, but they're not in fantastic condition. That's why I'm trying to avoid snowy places.
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| 12-25-2014, 09:10 PM | #5 |
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Ive made that trip a few times. It will be fun. Either way you go, it gets a bit boring through the middle of the country. Glad to have the farm land, but still a lot of nothing between a bit of nothing.
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20 mpg = many fuel stops...be thankful gas prices have dropped recently!
When/if you get to NC (Asheville) on I40, stop at 12 Bones Smokehouse. They have a BlueBerry Chipotle BBQ sauce that will change your life 
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I see, but this time of the year you can't rule out snow most places, so using the OEM tires might be a headache. Looking ahead, if you want to be all-year mobile in Virginia then you might want to consider replacing the tires with all-seasons at least. There are two good choices (Continental DWS & Michelin A/S 3) that kept me mobile in New York over the last few years.
As for petrol, yep, filling up will be daily at least, though I managed a stellar 21.5 mpg at one point... |
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Keep us posted and good luck with the move.
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Might also want to get a clear bra or at least put masking tape on the bumper. I've always wanted to do a cross country trip...drive safely and have a good trip!!!
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I know what you mean about good BBQ...moved to Greensboro about 2 years ago. All the BBQ here is Lexington style (vinegar based)...not really my taste. Grab a Highlands Micro Brew while there...it is the Sam Adams of the South!
http://www.12bones.com/menu.html The smoked turkey and Hogzilla are must try items too...another "to do" while in Asheville is a trip to the Biltmore Estate - if you have time.
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If you're passing through I-40 still, come by Williams, AZ and I'll hook a fellow M3 brother up with some gas! Maybe we can grab a beer or something if you've got the time
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I went from Miami FL to NH, stopped by SC at the performance center on the way up. Worth it IMO because it has always been a bucket list item to travel most of i95
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Love road trips, recently I did south florida to NY in a E46 M3 with the family. Was super fun and great memories. Enjoy!
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In case you're not aware of it, certain sections of old Route 66 are going to be visible (and driveable) to you along US 40. You wont be driving a 'Vette so you wont have the full effect; but, you can still gets some kicks if you drive that two lane Route 66.
 http://azrt66.com/index.html |
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