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bshovers
03-20-2014, 07:08 PM
I'm finally picking up the new car tomorrow! 03 IMOLA MT SEDAN with 104,XXX miles!

Im flying out of Milwaukee, Wi at 6am and arriving in Manchester,NH at 11am (connecting flight in Baltimore).

I will be driving the car back to Wisconsin from New Hampshire Friday afternoon. Google says its 17 hour drive home. If anyone could give me tips long driving I would appreciate it! I already have AAA and plan to pick up some oil somewhere in New Hampshire.

Also if anyone would like to PM there phone number in case of emergency that would be really really helpful. Maybe places to stop and sight see or eat along Interstate E. 90. I will be driving through Buffalo and Cleveland so I was thinking maybe Nigara Falls or The Rock n Roll Hall of fame?

I will most likely be posting updates in this thread about how the car is handling and what not. But to say the least I cannot wait to pick this car up and finally get the ZHP experience.
I would also like to thank the family for being very welcoming and helping me with all my noob questions during my buying process lol :thumbsup

johnrando
03-20-2014, 07:13 PM
GL. Looking forward to pics, etc.

WolfBMW
03-20-2014, 07:49 PM
Congratulations on your new car! I like long drives, that sounds like a fun trip :) good luck!

Avetiso
03-20-2014, 08:06 PM
Awesome! Stop and eat all the good food you can on the way.

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bshovers
03-20-2014, 08:25 PM
Awesome! Stop and eat all the good food you can on the way.

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Probably gonna bring back a few lobster tails or something of that nature back home.


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3ZHPGUY
03-20-2014, 10:47 PM
Congrats and happy driving. The side trip to Niagara Falls will add a few hours to your trip. If your interested in doing that, take the first exit after the toll booth before Buffalo to I 290 west, then I 190 north over Grand Island and finish up taking the Robert Moses Parkway to the falls. If that's to far definitely stop in the Buffalo for a Teds foot long hot dog or Duffs on Rt 263 Millersport Hwy for the best Buffalo Wings.

If you have extra time in Cleveland Oh the Rock n Roll hall of fame is at Deadman's curve on I 90 as well as some other great attractions. For a more scenic rout don't make the turn at Deadman's and stay straight in Rt 2 west. This will turn into Rt 6 west and take you through miles of lakeside cities. In more than an hour ride on rt 6 you'll be in Sandusky Oh, take rt 4 south to get back to Rt 80 the Ohio Turnpike. Just watch the speed if you take Rt 6. FYI many miles of 35 mph speed zones with only a few stop lights except for Lakewood and Lorain Oh.

Safe travels


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ELCID86
03-21-2014, 02:36 AM
Congrats. Have a safe fun trip. I think another IR, 6MT car will be taking a road trip to a new home this weekend. Hopefully we'll get updates on that epic journey also.


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 02:46 AM
Thanks everyone! Boarding the plane now! Let's get it!!!


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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 02:48 AM
Thanks everyone! Boarding the plane now! Let's get it!!!


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Have a safe flight :)


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 02:48 AM
Thanks man!


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fredo
03-21-2014, 04:07 AM
Amazing ! We are happy for you.

PirateZHP
03-21-2014, 05:34 AM
Nice! Be safe!

Vas
03-21-2014, 05:39 AM
Looking forward to hearing about your journey.

bshovers
03-21-2014, 08:52 AM
Heres a sneak peak http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/aqaqahe3.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/gagu5e8y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/temuzady.jpg


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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 10:17 AM
Looks great!


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ELCID86
03-21-2014, 11:03 AM
Nice. What wheels are those?


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 11:28 AM
I'm pretty sure e36 m sports got the 135s in the baxk seat


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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 12:21 PM
How does it drive?


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 12:37 PM
Like it should. Sprint booster is fun lol.


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 02:46 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/petyqy8u.jpg had to give her breather and get gas and food!


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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 03:07 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/22/petyqy8u.jpg had to give her breather and get gas and food!


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What's the octane rating out there? Our premium is 91.


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 03:19 PM
93 waaaaaayyyyy back at a shell in Manchester haven't had to fill up yet. These effin tolls cost an arm and a leg


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bshovers
03-21-2014, 03:23 PM
There were just about a dozen deer eating along the highway I was scared shitless one was gonna run out


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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 07:17 PM
There were just about a dozen deer eating along the highway I was scared shitless one was gonna run out


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That is unnerving.


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mbeckel
03-21-2014, 08:05 PM
What's the octane rating out there? Our premium is 91.


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We got 93 in tx. I remember only being able to find 91 when I lived in Omaha. If you keep your eyes open, some BP stations may have 92

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gmurphy
03-21-2014, 08:36 PM
We got 93 in tx. I remember only being able to find 91 when I lived in Omaha. If you keep your eyes open, some BP stations may have 92

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I will have to look. There is a gas station up by the local Harley Davidson dealer that sells 93-100 octane. Too expensive though


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mbeckel
03-22-2014, 05:17 AM
I used to go to the hd dealer in Lincoln a lot! Ah memories

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HockeyGoon
03-22-2014, 05:28 AM
We got 93 in tx. I remember only being able to find 91 when I lived in Omaha. If you keep your eyes open, some BP stations may have 92

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I use the Valero on dell dale and wallisvile for my gas, one of the cleanest ones in channelview

mbeckel
03-22-2014, 05:32 AM
I use the Valero on dell dale and wallisvile for my gas, one of the cleanest ones in channelview

I like HEB, plus it's right by my house

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slater
03-22-2014, 05:55 AM
congrats, OP! looks nice!

MrMaico
03-22-2014, 12:27 PM
Looks great....congrats! Made it home safe and sound yet?

Barry

bshovers
03-23-2014, 07:59 PM
Yup sorry guys haven't posted on here yet...Made it home about 12am Saturday morning slept like a bear in hibernation and had fun driving it all day today lol....Needs a major detailing but I'm still fighting the Wisconsin weather....Needs a driver window regulator replacement as well. All thats left to do is put the maintenance records in order and pick up where the previous owner left off!

3ZHPGUY
03-23-2014, 08:11 PM
Good to hear you made without a problem


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Daddyoh
03-25-2014, 07:44 AM
I bought my '05 ZHP in Manchester, and my son bought his '05 330xi just outside of Manchester. We flew in to Manchester for both! Great road trips.
Very cool. Best wishes, and keep your roundels clean...

Imola.ZHP
03-28-2014, 08:46 PM
Congrats!