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semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 09:08 PM

So I was wanting to get some people who are better at math than me and figure something out for me. What's a cheaper way to get my truck: driving from San Diego to Arcadia (132 miles; just outside of Pasadena) with a friend to drive my car back it is a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix that gets about 22mpg and me to drive the truck back or flying up there and driving back? Or are there any other options?

toomanytoyz · 06-16-2008, 09:36 PM

If it were my Choice, I would drive up & Drive the Truck Back, 132 Mile's is a Good Shake Down Cruize to get the Feel of the Truck..............

Either way Good Luck & Hurry Home..............

Rick

semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 09:40 PM

thanks Rick. I really want to drive up there but with gas at $4.50+ it's going to suck haha...maybe one of my buds will want to drive up with me

Longhorn Man · 06-16-2008, 09:53 PM

I would roll with a partner. If you end up on the side of the road, he can drag you to a safe spot and you'll have a ride to the parts store... or if real bad, a ride home.

semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 10:10 PM

good thoughts andy...like your advice as always...guess i'll try and have my buddy that has a truck go with me

Primered_69 · 06-16-2008, 10:16 PM

Before you go I would sign up for triple A...this comes with three free tows of 100 hundred miles...so if it makes it atleast 32 miles you are home free.

semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 10:22 PM

haha that's not bad
do you have to have insurance through them to do that? Cause I have really good cheap insurance right now.

Primered_69 · 06-16-2008, 10:24 PM

No and it is pretty cheap.

Primered_69 · 06-16-2008, 10:25 PM

http://www.aaa.com/AAA_Travel/Auto/a...e_services.htm

semperfidoordie · 06-16-2008, 10:35 PM

thanks Primered

Sinisterspeed · 06-17-2008, 12:40 AM

132miles divided by 22 mpg = 6 gallons.

6 gallons times 4.50 per gallon = $27 each way for the car for a total of $54. cost of fuel in the truck not included since it will be the same nomatter the way you choose to go get it.

I doubt you can fly for less then $54.00

hdflstf · 06-17-2008, 12:45 AM

What they all said.. I drove mine from San Jose and made it home (fingers crossed the whole way)..
PM if you want me cell number in case you have issues on the way. I'll load up some tools and go help rescue.

semperfidoordie · 06-17-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

What they all said.. I drove mine from San Jose and made it home (fingers crossed the whole way)..
PM if you want me cell number in case you have issues on the way. I'll load up some tools and go help rescue.

Thanks man...it'll most likely be a Saturday might have to give you a ring...just PM me your # if you would

**El Jay** · 06-17-2008, 02:26 AM

I'd just take the drive, Tony.

It's only 132 miles.
And it would be much more comforting to have a "chase" car with a tool box if you had problems.

semperfidoordie · 06-17-2008, 12:42 AM

that's true...man thanks for the math i suck at it so that's great...don't know what the truck'll be in gas...probably a lil more

imholte · 06-17-2008, 12:44 AM

Figure that you will spend $54 for gas for the car. You mention the price of gas. Figure if gas was $3.00 a gallon and the total for the car would be $36, so only $18 more now that gas is so "high", so skip a trip to the movie theater and youll be fine.

semperfidoordie · 06-17-2008, 12:47 AM

yeah that's not going to be near as bad as I thought especially cause when I get back it's getting the 100k service, air filter changed and oil changed...should be getting about 27 at that point cause last time I changed the air filter before I went to vegas and it was getting 27mpg on the way there

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2008, 06:17 AM

figure 10 MPG in the truck.
13 gallons @ $4 a gallon would be $52

semperfidoordie · 06-17-2008, 08:33 AM

good call my friends...good call

PanelDeland · 06-17-2008, 09:54 AM

^ I agree with what has been said!
I just want to add ROAD TRIP!!!!!!

Redneck-Mafia · 06-17-2008, 11:25 AM

Hey brother, 1st - congrats on getting the truck back with you! We all hate it when they're not here to tinker on.

2nd - To fly from San Diego to LA is more than $100, then you have to get to Pasadena (a long haul). Another option is Amtrak. Take the Coaster up to Oceanside and catch the Amtrak to LA Grand Central, then change trains to Pasadena. You may qualify for a military discount and can take a small toolbox with you. I've taken the train for (I think) $20.00 one way. Check www.amtrak.com for times and cost.
If you have a buddy with a truck/hitch, you can rent a trailer from U-haul or comparable and not worry about breaking down.

OR- Make friends with a tree hugger if you can stand riding in Pusss-rius and have them take you....no, on second thought, it's too embarrassing. Don't befriend prius drivers! Just tell them to get out of the fast lane!

In California Triple-A only covers the 1st seven miles free unless it's a bike or RV. So don't plan on having it hauled home.
I bought my truck from a Marine in San Diego and it needed a tranny and ignition to even move, so we called a tow truck to have it brought right to the house and paid the towing. After some wiring and ignition work I called AAA to have it hauled to the transmission shop. Freebie.

Good Luck. PM me if I can help.
Dave

cdowns · 06-17-2008, 12:38 PM

if you're worried about the cost of such a short trip to pick it up,i hate to hear you if you attempt regular usage of it

**Green Machine** · 06-17-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you're worried about the cost of such a short trip to pick it up,i hate to hear you if you attempt regular usage of it

Cdowns - always telling it like it it is - gotta love it

sleepertruck72 · 06-17-2008, 03:52 PM

I agree with cdowns.
What if the Grand Prix breaks down ? It could go either way. These trucks are too fun to drive to worry about gas mileage. If we were overseas we would be paying 7-8 dollars a liter. 4 liters to one gallon do the math. Its not that bad. Drive that truck and drive it fast !

toomanytoyz · 06-17-2008, 04:13 PM

I really Think he was just asking advise, After All it is Smart for him to weigh out all option's while he has the Time...............

Rick

06-16-2008, 09:08 PM	#1
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? So I was wanting to get some people who are better at math than me and figure something out for me. What's a cheaper way to get my truck: driving from San Diego to Arcadia (132 miles; just outside of Pasadena) with a friend to drive my car back it is a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix that gets about 22mpg and me to drive the truck back or flying up there and driving back? Or are there any other options? __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-16-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? If it were my Choice, I would drive up & Drive the Truck Back, 132 Mile's is a Good Shake Down Cruize to get the Feel of the Truck.............. Either way Good Luck & Hurry Home.............. Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

06-16-2008, 09:40 PM	#3
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? thanks Rick. I really want to drive up there but with gas at $4.50+ it's going to suck haha...maybe one of my buds will want to drive up with me __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-16-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? I would roll with a partner. If you end up on the side of the road, he can drag you to a safe spot and you'll have a ride to the parts store... or if real bad, a ride home.

06-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? good thoughts andy...like your advice as always...guess i'll try and have my buddy that has a truck go with me __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-16-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? Before you go I would sign up for triple A...this comes with three free tows of 100 hundred miles...so if it makes it atleast 32 miles you are home free. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-16-2008, 10:22 PM	#7
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? haha that's not bad do you have to have insurance through them to do that? Cause I have really good cheap insurance right now. __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-16-2008, 10:24 PM	#8
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? No and it is pretty cheap. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-16-2008, 10:25 PM	#9
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? http://www.aaa.com/AAA_Travel/Auto/a...e_services.htm __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-16-2008, 10:35 PM	#10
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? thanks Primered __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-17-2008, 12:40 AM	#11
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? 132miles divided by 22 mpg = 6 gallons. 6 gallons times 4.50 per gallon = $27 each way for the car for a total of $54. cost of fuel in the truck not included since it will be the same nomatter the way you choose to go get it. I doubt you can fly for less then $54.00 __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

06-17-2008, 12:45 AM	#12
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? What they all said.. I drove mine from San Jose and made it home (fingers crossed the whole way).. PM if you want me cell number in case you have issues on the way. I'll load up some tools and go help rescue.

06-17-2008, 02:26 AM	#14
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? I'd just take the drive, Tony. It's only 132 miles. And it would be much more comforting to have a "chase" car with a tool box if you had problems. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

06-17-2008, 12:42 AM	#15
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? that's true...man thanks for the math i suck at it so that's great...don't know what the truck'll be in gas...probably a lil more __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-17-2008, 12:44 AM	#16
imholte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? Figure that you will spend $54 for gas for the car. You mention the price of gas. Figure if gas was $3.00 a gallon and the total for the car would be $36, so only $18 more now that gas is so "high", so skip a trip to the movie theater and youll be fine. __________________ 72' Custom10 4wd 350: Daily Driver



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06-17-2008, 12:47 AM	#17
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? yeah that's not going to be near as bad as I thought especially cause when I get back it's getting the 100k service, air filter changed and oil changed...should be getting about 27 at that point cause last time I changed the air filter before I went to vegas and it was getting 27mpg on the way there __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-17-2008, 06:17 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? figure 10 MPG in the truck. 13 gallons @ $4 a gallon would be $52

06-17-2008, 08:33 AM	#19
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? good call my friends...good call __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-17-2008, 09:54 AM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? ^ I agree with what has been said! I just want to add ROAD TRIP!!!!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-17-2008, 11:25 AM	#21
Redneck-Mafia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? Hey brother, 1st - congrats on getting the truck back with you! We all hate it when they're not here to tinker on. 2nd - To fly from San Diego to LA is more than $100, then you have to get to Pasadena (a long haul). Another option is Amtrak. Take the Coaster up to Oceanside and catch the Amtrak to LA Grand Central, then change trains to Pasadena. You may qualify for a military discount and can take a small toolbox with you. I've taken the train for (I think) $20.00 one way. Check www.amtrak.com for times and cost. If you have a buddy with a truck/hitch, you can rent a trailer from U-haul or comparable and not worry about breaking down. OR- Make friends with a tree hugger if you can stand riding in Pusss-rius and have them take you....no, on second thought, it's too embarrassing. Don't befriend prius drivers! Just tell them to get out of the fast lane! In California Triple-A only covers the 1st seven miles free unless it's a bike or RV. So don't plan on having it hauled home. I bought my truck from a Marine in San Diego and it needed a tranny and ignition to even move, so we called a tow truck to have it brought right to the house and paid the towing. After some wiring and ignition work I called AAA to have it hauled to the transmission shop. Freebie. Good Luck. PM me if I can help. Dave __________________ Dave in Socal 69 Chevy C10 42 BSA WM20 47 Harley WL

06-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#22
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? if you're worried about the cost of such a short trip to pick it up,i hate to hear you if you attempt regular usage of it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-17-2008, 03:52 PM	#24
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? I agree with cdowns. What if the Grand Prix breaks down ? It could go either way. These trucks are too fun to drive to worry about gas mileage. If we were overseas we would be paying 7-8 dollars a liter. 4 liters to one gallon do the math. Its not that bad. Drive that truck and drive it fast ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

06-17-2008, 04:13 PM	#25
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Cost Of Getting My Truck When I Get Back? I really Think he was just asking advise, After All it is Smart for him to weigh out all option's while he has the Time............... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

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