Drive or fly? Cowtown to Van City

BMW Fanatic · 12-07-2011, 08:04 PM

Hey guys,

So I am attending a university campus tour at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Never been there or to BC for that matter, unless you count when I was just 6 months old lol.

Details;

CONS
- University is ~1000kms from my front door. So ~2500/2600 round trip, gonna take the Kelowna route back? (not sure if a con lol)

- Driving would be 2 and a 1/2 days to 3, accounting for breaks.

- I already have 20,000kms on my car since June of THIS year.

- I can't rent a car for the day because Thrifty has a minimum age requirement of 21.

- Would have to pay for a hotel (again not sure if a con lol)

PROS
- Plane ticket would cost $350~

- I can leave in the AM and be back by night time.

- Don't have to worry about anything happening to my car, won't put extra mileage on the car, won't wear out my winter tires faster because of BC temps.

Hmm what do you guys think? Go all out and take the ///M or play it safe and be back in one day by flying West Jet. I'm not confined by time as all my final semester exams are this Friday/Saturday.

AndyzDad · 12-07-2011, 08:19 PM

If you can get decent flights via WestJet, I'd say fly as it's a bit risky driving through Banff and the mountains this time of the year.

Personally, I'd save myself the stress of driving in Van city (crowded) and the hours spent behind the wheel throughout the journey. Besides, downtown Van city has good transportation and they have express service transportation going to and from YVR.

schnell325 · 12-07-2011, 09:08 PM

Leave the car at home. Public transportation is more than adequate in Van.

JulieDriving · 12-07-2011, 09:13 PM

The drive is fun (I've done it) but not at this time of the year IMO.

Fly.

Jaypod · 12-07-2011, 09:17 PM

You should walk.

I would fly

bunnn · 12-07-2011, 09:42 PM

This time of the year, you're probably better off flying. Last year when I was travelling between Calgary and Vancouver, I wished I had my car..but the weather was great when I was there.

BMWNTHZST · 12-07-2011, 10:18 PM

If it were summer I'd drive for sure however at this time of year you'd be better to fly.

CalgaryX3 · 12-07-2011, 10:33 PM

Any other season, I would drive. This time of year, I'd fly. Just two weeks ago, Rogers pass was closed for 24hrs due to snow/avalanche conditions. Not worth the risk or aggravation.

Asif

Prince_of_Persia · 12-07-2011, 11:17 PM

The drive is AMAZING, but not now! Roads are not that safe, just fly.

trf417 · 12-07-2011, 11:46 PM

Holy Crap! 20,000KM already???? Where do you take your car???

redline9001 · 12-07-2011, 11:58 PM

I agree...this time of year fly... roads are unpredictable

The Kelowna pass is higher then Rogers and would suck this time of year.

Chowster · 12-08-2011, 01:28 AM

Fly. For sure.

BMW Fanatic · 12-08-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnell325

Leave the car at home. Public transportation is more than adequate in Van.

Funny, I've never taken public transport in Canada. But then again I've only been here for 2~ years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

You should walk.

I would fly

Maybe I'll make it by new years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trf417

Holy Crap! 20,000KM already???? Where do you take your car???

I don't sleep. The neurological receptors in my nervous system do not function properly thus leaving me with what is known in the medical field as a lack of sentient lapse endemic entropy polarization, aka sleep. JK. I just love driving the ///M, took a lot of trips to the mountains this summer, including the meet with my fellow Calgary enthusiasts.

BMW Fanatic · 12-08-2011, 01:46 AM

Thanks guys, definitely gonna fly!

Moe, I booked an appointment with UP for Monday. Can't wait to get the exhaust mod done.

schnell325 · 12-08-2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Funny, I've never taken public transport in Canada. But then again I've only been here for 2~ years.

Me neither.....as Homer Simpson says, public transportation is for jerks and lesbians!!!!

Prince_of_Persia · 12-08-2011, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Thanks guys, definitely gonna fly!

Moe, I booked an appointment with UP for Monday. Can't wait to get the exhaust mod done.

Awesome Man! They did a good job on my car. The next BMW meeting gonna be fun, can't wait till it gets warmer!!

Don't forget to post some pics and videos from the result!

fastrack · 12-08-2011, 01:33 PM

if u drive u better have some really good winter tires. and 2 days drive? Its about a 12h drive, not sure why it would take 2 days.

BMW Fanatic · 12-08-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Awesome Man! They did a good job on my car. The next BMW meeting gonna be fun, can't wait till it gets warmer!!

Don't forget to post some pics and videos from the result!

It will be definitely! Got a few more surprises lined up too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastrack

if u drive u better have some really good winter tires. and 2 days drive? Its about a 12h drive, not sure why it would take 2 days.

I'm from England, not used to the long drives that some people here do almost weekly. Also, the tour is from 1PM-3PM so it doesn't fall at exactly the right times to be coming and going.

With regards to winter tires, I have WS60's doesn't get much better than that BUT I have decided to fly.

Chowster · 12-09-2011, 01:33 AM

What kind of tour are you going to at UBC? Just curious! My Alma mater!

SEI · 12-16-2011, 12:59 AM

just drive it, ive done Vancouver to Toronto in 3 days with my z4m.

Vagus · 12-18-2011, 12:20 PM

Jesus, you go to highschool and have an M3?

I had a 270whp G35 coupe in highschool, i thought I was a baller.

BMW Fanatic · 12-18-2011, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chowster

What kind of tour are you going to at UBC? Just curious! My Alma mater!

It was just a general tour of the University! Nothing specific.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Montreal

Jesus, you go to highschool and have an M3?

I had a 270whp G35 coupe in highschool, i thought I was a baller.

Nope, I attend university right now. Only attended high school for one semester in Canada back in '09. Had a E90 325xi then.

12-07-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,871 iTrader: (9)	Drive or fly? Cowtown to Van City Hey guys, So I am attending a university campus tour at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Never been there or to BC for that matter, unless you count when I was just 6 months old lol. Details; CONS - University is ~1000kms from my front door. So ~2500/2600 round trip, gonna take the Kelowna route back? (not sure if a con lol) - Driving would be 2 and a 1/2 days to 3, accounting for breaks. - I already have 20,000kms on my car since June of THIS year. - I can't rent a car for the day because Thrifty has a minimum age requirement of 21. - Would have to pay for a hotel (again not sure if a con lol) PROS - Plane ticket would cost $350~ - I can leave in the AM and be back by night time. - Don't have to worry about anything happening to my car, won't put extra mileage on the car, won't wear out my winter tires faster because of BC temps. Hmm what do you guys think? Go all out and take the ///M or play it safe and be back in one day by flying West Jet. I'm not confined by time as all my final semester exams are this Friday/Saturday. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.
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12-07-2011, 09:08 PM	#3
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,400 iTrader: (5)	Leave the car at home. Public transportation is more than adequate in Van. __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

12-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#4
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	The drive is fun (I've done it) but not at this time of the year IMO. Fly. __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

12-07-2011, 09:42 PM	#6
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,198 iTrader: (12)	This time of the year, you're probably better off flying. Last year when I was travelling between Calgary and Vancouver, I wished I had my car..but the weather was great when I was there. __________________ Cheers Ben

12-07-2011, 10:18 PM	#7
BMWNTHZST Enthusiast Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 831 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.50] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [4.20] 2004 BMW M3 [4.50]	If it were summer I'd drive for sure however at this time of year you'd be better to fly. __________________ 2011 E92 ///M3 Alpine White / Black 2008 E93 335i Black Sapphire Metallic / Saddle Brown 1997 840Ci Jet Black / Black 2004 E46 ///M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black

12-07-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
AndyzDad Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 200 iTrader: (0)	If you can get decent flights via WestJet, I'd say fly as it's a bit risky driving through Banff and the mountains this time of the year. Personally, I'd save myself the stress of driving in Van city (crowded) and the hours spent behind the wheel throughout the journey. Besides, downtown Van city has good transportation and they have express service transportation going to and from YVR.

12-07-2011, 09:17 PM	#5
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,670 iTrader: (7)	You should walk. I would fly

12-07-2011, 10:33 PM	#8
CalgaryX3 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	Any other season, I would drive. This time of year, I'd fly. Just two weeks ago, Rogers pass was closed for 24hrs due to snow/avalanche conditions. Not worth the risk or aggravation. Asif __________________ 2011 E90 M3 Alpine White on Fox Red 2007 E90 335I Graphite on Terra 2005 E83 3.0I Mocha on Black (Gone and forgotten)

12-07-2011, 11:17 PM	#9
Prince_of_Persia Colonel Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2,152 iTrader: (1)	The drive is AMAZING, but not now! Roads are not that safe, just fly. __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3

12-07-2011, 11:46 PM	#10
trf417 New Member Drives: 2011 E90 M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Holy Crap! 20,000KM already???? Where do you take your car???

12-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#11
redline9001 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3, MDX, Titan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	I agree...this time of year fly... roads are unpredictable The Kelowna pass is higher then Rogers and would suck this time of year. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3

12-08-2011, 01:28 AM	#12
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,170 iTrader: (2)	Fly. For sure. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. OEM 220s w/ Blizzak LM60 255/35 275/35 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffusor; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

12-08-2011, 01:46 AM	#14
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,871 iTrader: (9)	Thanks guys, definitely gonna fly! Moe, I booked an appointment with UP for Monday. Can't wait to get the exhaust mod done. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

12-08-2011, 01:33 PM	#17
fastrack Captain Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC Posts: 761 iTrader: (3)	if u drive u better have some really good winter tires. and 2 days drive? Its about a 12h drive, not sure why it would take 2 days. __________________ Mineral White + HRE + Brembo + Eisenmann + Challenge = Perfection

12-09-2011, 01:33 AM	#19
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,170 iTrader: (2)	What kind of tour are you going to at UBC? Just curious! My Alma mater! __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. OEM 220s w/ Blizzak LM60 255/35 275/35 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffusor; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

12-16-2011, 12:59 AM	#20
SEI Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jakarta Posts: 271 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i (E92) [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	just drive it, ive done Vancouver to Toronto in 3 days with my z4m. __________________ now: 2008 335i (E92), 2011 M3 (E92), X3 35i (F25) gone:2009 GTR, 2007 335i (E93) 2004 M3 (HPF stg 3), 2008 Civic Lx, 2007 Z4M Roadster, 2001 Gembala GT550, 2007 CLS 55, 2007 STI, 2004 M3

12-18-2011, 12:20 PM	#21
Vagus First Lieutenant Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Home Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	Highschool? Jesus, you go to highschool and have an M3? I had a 270whp G35 coupe in highschool, i thought I was a baller.

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