Life How long have you driven to get something you wanted? - Page 6

El Jefe · 06-07-2012, 07:06 AM

I am going to embark on a 11+ hour (one way) trip to Oklahoma to pickup my dream car. What kind of dream car is it? I'm glad you asked, I am going to purchase a 1984 4 door Buick LeSabre limited, this is the 3rd one I will own. The other two were sold years ago. I am getting a great deal on this car $1900.00 and it only has 46k miles on it. It's from a dealership in Wagoner OK. Anyways, I hate driving, especially on a long road trip, but for this car I will make the Voyage.

How far have you driven to get something you wanted. Obviously this will be over the weekend so I can get back to work Monday.

**pr_capone** · 06-07-2012, 02:15 PM

I may wind up driving 7 hours (to and fro) to Independence, MO here in just a few weeks. Can't find anywhere local to get my CCH permit on a regular day off.

Inspector · 06-07-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

If I had the knowledge to work on it myself and somewhere to put it, I'd love to get another mid 80s Cutlass Supreme coupe. I had an '85 and loved it. Always makes me happy when I see one that is well maintained.

But still, I just don't get the old bulky sedan love. A Regal coupe, or a Riviera, sure, but..... why that?

Years ago we bought an 86 Delta 88 Royale - loaded. It was one of the most comfortable cars I ever had and also had a great interior. We really liked it but had to get rid of it cause it kept having transmission problems. But still awesome car.

Many years ago my sister had a 71 Buick Riveria with the bubble back window which sort of reminded me of the old Corvettes. It was a huge boat but really a cool looking car......

Pasta Little Brioni · 06-07-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

I don't know about ya'll but that Doritos Los Tacos commercial is a bunch of bullshit.

No way he drove 900 miles for that ****ing taco.

Shit man, just buy a bag of Doritos and do it yourself. Damn, those commercials are ****ing reeruned. I've been making Dorito Taco salad for years and it's easily better than that slop.

ghak99 · 06-07-2012, 02:36 PM

I drove to Denver to buy a cow one time. Made a 4 hour round trip to punish an ex with a grudge **** last summer. Drove 4 blocks to pick up my great grandfathers original 1931 Model A a few days ago. The cow died, the ex cried... but the car is back in the immediate family!

Drove all over the country fishing and hunting, with a couple trips bringing very little home.

That annoying as hell "I've been everywhere" song just popped into my head....

The best part of this thread is knowing ****tardwickedson can't comprehend any of it.

Inspector · 06-07-2012, 02:36 PM

Drove straight through from KC to Virginia Beach, VA in a 1974 Camaro once. Took about 24 hours. Luckily had another driver but have you ever tried to sleep in a 1974 Camaro without reclining seats? Not easy to do. I think my back is still stiff.

El Jefe · 06-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

I'm partial to late 70's early 80's before the nose got pointy. That Brougham have bucket seats?

Yes sir!

Stewie · 06-07-2012, 03:13 PM

A few years back a coworker drove from KC to Valentine, Nebraska for a hamburger. There was a write-up in the KC Star about an awesome burger joint so he decided to check it out. It must have been 700-800 miles round trip.

Frazod · 06-07-2012, 03:17 PM

There's a burger place somewhere in Connecticut I want to check out someday - saw it on Man v. Food. They steam the burgers and the cheese - looked awesome.

Of course, I'm not driving a thousand miles for a friggin cheeseburger, but the next time I'm in the area I'll definitely try to make time for a visit.

Thig Lyfe · 06-07-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

There's a burger place somewhere in Connecticut I want to check out someday - saw it on Man v. Food. They steam the burgers and the cheese - looked awesome.

Of course, I'm not driving a thousand miles for a friggin cheeseburger, but the next time I'm in the area I'll definitely try to make time for a visit.

We're certainly not driving a thousand miles until we get our AMC Pacer fixed up, eh, pal? So many memories in that car...

Okie_Apparition · 06-07-2012, 04:16 PM

John Madden has driven across the country
to watch a Jaguars game

mr. tegu · 06-07-2012, 04:21 PM

I flew to Florida from KC to pick up a car and drive it back home. Used up the 1,500 mile warranty on the way home.

**cdcox** · 06-07-2012, 04:23 PM

I walked 7 miles round trip when I was a kid to buy this game:

ModSocks · 06-07-2012, 04:50 PM

Meh

Longest I've ever driven for an object was about 45 minutes to pick up an SNES copy of Mario bros All Stars.

**loochy** · 06-07-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

I rode a Greyhound bus for 12 hours down to Ft. Worth, from Wichita, to buy my car and drive it back. My wife and I, as my 2nd anniversary present, drove to St. Louis (again from Wichita), to pick up my motorcycle. Fun part was that it was in February and though it was supposed to be unseasonably warm, it had snowed 5 inches the day I got there. I rode the motorcycle all the way back home.

/I win.

How the hell did it take 12 hours to get from Ft Worth to Wichita? That's like a 5.5 hour drive.

arrowheadnation · 06-07-2012, 04:59 PM

Have driven 4 hrs from Wichita to KC MO to watch the Chiefs during the Cassel/Croyle/Huard eras....got no satisfaction any time.

06-07-2012, 07:06 AM
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $9030572	How long have you driven to get something you wanted? I am going to embark on a 11+ hour (one way) trip to Oklahoma to pickup my dream car. What kind of dream car is it? I'm glad you asked, I am going to purchase a 1984 4 door Buick LeSabre limited, this is the 3rd one I will own. The other two were sold years ago. I am getting a great deal on this car $1900.00 and it only has 46k miles on it. It's from a dealership in Wagoner OK. Anyways, I hate driving, especially on a long road trip, but for this car I will make the Voyage. How far have you driven to get something you wanted. Obviously this will be over the weekend so I can get back to work Monday.
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06-07-2012, 02:15 PM	#76
pr_capone ** SOC & ** YOU Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chiefs Hell Casino cash: $10018214	I may wind up driving 7 hours (to and fro) to Independence, MO here in just a few weeks. Can't find anywhere local to get my CCH permit on a regular day off.
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06-07-2012, 02:36 PM	#79
ghak99 MVP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $1982250	I drove to Denver to buy a cow one time. Made a 4 hour round trip to punish an ex with a grudge **** last summer. Drove 4 blocks to pick up my great grandfathers original 1931 Model A a few days ago. The cow died, the ex cried... but the car is back in the immediate family! Drove all over the country fishing and hunting, with a couple trips bringing very little home. That annoying as hell "I've been everywhere" song just popped into my head.... The best part of this thread is knowing tardwickedson can't comprehend any of it.
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06-07-2012, 02:36 PM	#80
Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9924975	Drove straight through from KC to Virginia Beach, VA in a 1974 Camaro once. Took about 24 hours. Luckily had another driver but have you ever tried to sleep in a 1974 Camaro without reclining seats? Not easy to do. I think my back is still stiff.
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06-07-2012, 03:13 PM	#82
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1969901	A few years back a coworker drove from KC to Valentine, Nebraska for a hamburger. There was a write-up in the KC Star about an awesome burger joint so he decided to check it out. It must have been 700-800 miles round trip.
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06-07-2012, 03:17 PM	#83
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3185085	There's a burger place somewhere in Connecticut I want to check out someday - saw it on Man v. Food. They steam the burgers and the cheese - looked awesome. Of course, I'm not driving a thousand miles for a friggin cheeseburger, but the next time I'm in the area I'll definitely try to make time for a visit.
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06-07-2012, 04:16 PM	#85
Okie_Apparition Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: floatin cobwebs n the sky Casino cash: $10004900	John Madden has driven across the country to watch a Jaguars game
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06-07-2012, 04:21 PM	#86
mr. tegu Forever Royal Join Date: Mar 2012 Casino cash: $2031300	I flew to Florida from KC to pick up a car and drive it back home. Used up the 1,500 mile warranty on the way home.
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06-07-2012, 04:23 PM	#87
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2391769	I walked 7 miles round trip when I was a kid to buy this game:
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06-07-2012, 04:50 PM	#88
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4334563	Meh Longest I've ever driven for an object was about 45 minutes to pick up an SNES copy of Mario bros All Stars. __________________ It's O'side or No side, baby.
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06-07-2012, 04:59 PM	#90
arrowheadnation MONTANA #19 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $6277357	Have driven 4 hrs from Wichita to KC MO to watch the Chiefs during the Cassel/Croyle/Huard eras....got no satisfaction any time. __________________ Things I need to happen in order to die happy.... KU wins a National Championship....Check! The Royals win a World Series....Check! The Chiefs win a Super Bowl....FINALLY!!!
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