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AZ NSXers: who's going to NSXPO?
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Originally couldn't, Laura and I were supposed to go on a Barcelona-St.Tropez-Cannes-MonteCarlo-Italy-Elba-Rome cruise, but, rescheduled for April '13. Checking finances to see if I can swing it (Laura heavily interviewing following job loss 6/1)... -QD
I have requested time off. If there is a group of us going, I will make the trip.
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If I go, I'll probably drive out Wed morning from here.
But then again, if I am driving alone out from here, I will prolly not go.
So... who's all leaving on Wed? :tongue:
But then again, if I am driving alone out from here, I will prolly not go.
So... who's all leaving on Wed? :tongue:
I'm thinking about it. Would make a fun 14 hour drive. Just not sure I can swing the time off work. I'll let you know, Kelvin!
Yes, I am up for leaving wednesday
Tim, good luck to Laura on the interview!
Kem and I are talking about going, we might go to Abq the night before and visit friends on the way up, will you be going that route or up thru Grand Junction?
Kem and I are talking about going, we might go to Abq the night before and visit friends on the way up, will you be going that route or up thru Grand Junction?
Have client commitments so I won't make this one unless my workload changes
If I were going, I'd want to drive up past 4 corners through Durango and do the scenic drive across Colorado.
Either way, find some time to go to Estes Park, CO - Nice place
17 to 40 to 25 can be faster although its boring slab...
If I were going, I'd want to drive up past 4 corners through Durango and do the scenic drive across Colorado.
Either way, find some time to go to Estes Park, CO - Nice place
17 to 40 to 25 can be faster although its boring slab...
I'm a maybe. Let you guys know soon.
So what day you guys plan on driving back to AZ?
Hope you all can make it. We have lunch planned in Estes Park on Friday for NSXPO.
When I picked up my car from SOS a few years ago, I drove this route. I did it in one day (with a co-driver), which was pretty grueling. I'd suggest an overnight stop in Cortez or Telluride. Beautiful country in southwest Colorado, great roads too.
When I picked up my car from SOS a few years ago, I drove this route. I did it in one day (with a co-driver), which was pretty grueling. I'd suggest an overnight stop in Cortez or Telluride. Beautiful country in southwest Colorado, great roads too.
If I go, I am planning to drive back sunday sep 16th. I still have not signed up but will decide prior to the 17th when the price goes up. I just realized it is almost 800miles one way!
I'm planning to leave after the Tebo Car Museum Tour on Sunday, 9/16. I've requested Monday 9/17 off from work, so I'll probably make the return drive in two days.
Thanks Will. Is that route better than taking the 160 all the way, which is what Google maps comes up with?
We also need to find a place to stay overnight that has safe parking for our NSXs. Here's one possibility: http://www.kellyplace.com but need to do more research. I've emailed them to ask about parking conditions.
If I go, I am planning to drive back sunday sep 16th. I still have not signed up but will decide prior to the 17th when the price goes up. I just realized it is almost 800miles one way!
Google says 14hr drive. Yikes!
If I do end up going I think I will leave like Thursday like 5am and get their around dinner time. I have to work on that Monday so I would probably leave early Sunday morning and skip out on the car museum.
Vivek...if you are up to driving there non-stop with me on that Thursday and driving home Sunday, it would make my decision easier. :biggrin:
Mike, I have requested wednesday off and was plannign on leaving that morning. I dont have problem leaving early sunday morning and driving non stop. I have to work monday as well.
Hwy 160 is very straight and boring, as well as loaded with traffic and cops, the shot below was on Hwy 160
Alternative:
...for those going or considering going to NSXPO 2012
Reliable Transport round trip = $1200
(per car pricing for a 6 car private semi - RT Phoenix to Boulder)
The private semi guarantees arrival/departure date & time
Saves about 30 hours of driving, 1600+ in RT mileage
A round trip flight, PHX to DEN, is about $200 on Southwest right now
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one way out or back is ~$600 (assuming 6 cars are in the truck)
...for those going or considering going to NSXPO 2012
Reliable Transport round trip = $1200
(per car pricing for a 6 car private semi - RT Phoenix to Boulder)
The private semi guarantees arrival/departure date & time
Saves about 30 hours of driving, 1600+ in RT mileage
A round trip flight, PHX to DEN, is about $200 on Southwest right now
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one way out or back is ~$600 (assuming 6 cars are in the truck)
I've driven PHX-DEN twice.
First time, February 2011 in my Legend.
https://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2012/07/22/choo-choo-trains/
Second time, (technically to a little bit east of DEN), July 2012 in my ILX.
https://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/day-2-omaha-nebraska/
Both times, I took I-17 north from PHX to I-40, then I-40 east to ABQ, and I-25 north on into Colorado. The drive to ABQ is just under 7 hours from here. Now, depending on what time you break away from Phoenix (assuming you're taking interstate) you may want to pit stop in ABQ for the night. If not, head another < 1 hour north on 25 to Santa Fe. Nice town. Plus, if you head out early the next morning it's a GORGEOUS drive through the pines of northern New Mexico at sunrise (you'll see pics on my blog).
I-25 through central Colorado is very flat and there's not a ton to see. Now, if I had lots more time to spare I'd say the backroads route would be a blast. The Four Corners / Monument Valley area of NE Arizona and SE Utah is one of my favorite regions in the country to travel. This was a trip from 2008 when I took my 1994 Legend (which then had over 330,000 miles on it) on a 14-mile dirt road through the reservation.
Pics here:
http://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/monument-valley/
First time, February 2011 in my Legend.
https://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2012/07/22/choo-choo-trains/
Second time, (technically to a little bit east of DEN), July 2012 in my ILX.
https://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/day-2-omaha-nebraska/
Both times, I took I-17 north from PHX to I-40, then I-40 east to ABQ, and I-25 north on into Colorado. The drive to ABQ is just under 7 hours from here. Now, depending on what time you break away from Phoenix (assuming you're taking interstate) you may want to pit stop in ABQ for the night. If not, head another < 1 hour north on 25 to Santa Fe. Nice town. Plus, if you head out early the next morning it's a GORGEOUS drive through the pines of northern New Mexico at sunrise (you'll see pics on my blog).
I-25 through central Colorado is very flat and there's not a ton to see. Now, if I had lots more time to spare I'd say the backroads route would be a blast. The Four Corners / Monument Valley area of NE Arizona and SE Utah is one of my favorite regions in the country to travel. This was a trip from 2008 when I took my 1994 Legend (which then had over 330,000 miles on it) on a 14-mile dirt road through the reservation.
Pics here:
http://drivetofive.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/monument-valley/
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Thanks for the input, Tyson! I've been to Monument Valley before, and it was pretty cool.
The route that WillErickson posted seems like fun in an NSX. I received feedback regarding Kelly Place, and it sounds like we may need to find alternative accommodations if we do that route:
The route that WillErickson posted seems like fun in an NSX. I received feedback regarding Kelly Place, and it sounds like we may need to find alternative accommodations if we do that route:
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