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Old 06-23-2012, 07:19 PM
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The US probably has more interesting landmarks (especially the westcoast), but Europe has the roads you want for a roadtrip.

If Europe I'd be happy to show you around in The Netherlands! PM me once you've decided.
 
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Old 06-23-2012, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 997carrerasblk06
Europe but you will meet more cool TS'ers in the US of A
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Euro for the driving
US for the cool people

why not just split it up?
 
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Old 06-23-2012, 07:47 PM
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Thanks for all the invites guys, I really appreciate it

@ ECB, reason I don't want to split it up is pretty much the cost, if I stay in 1 place and drive all around I save $$$ when it comes to air fare, I don't see the point in spending 12 days in the States and then flying to Europe, or vice versa.

Id rather stay in 1 place and allocate a bigger portion of my budget to renting a nice car.

Who would want to go to the autobahn and rent a Peugeot 307 lol.

Also been watching some vids on the salt flats in the States, its definitely sparked my interest.

@ 997carrerasblk06

I know , you have one of my fav Turbos, I've always loved the full red tails, and your exhaust just puts it over the top.
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ordered Analogue

Who would want to go to the autobahn and rent a Peugeot 307 lol.
check out Sixt and "BMW on demand"
very good rates there!
also special cars available,..M3 at sixt for 99€ a day
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I love the US,..

but going coast to coast means driving endless hours through wasteland like areas,..
really I`d then go that way that you do the west coast and then fly to the east coast and see the rest
not that pricey,..

I`d love to go down the Pacific Highway #1 again for example,..a lot of nice stuff along the road
but ,..say LA to Vegas was like 90% straight boring tarmac,..and it wouldnt be all that different many times when going coast to coast
 

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Old 06-24-2012, 09:39 AM
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The map you posted in the other thread is doable, but that exact route has VERY little to see. With some modification, it could be a very memorable trip.

I'm a proponent of driving across the country if you have the right mini-destinations, if that's what you want to do. But you've got to find a way to make it worth it.

Like ECB says above, hitting the East and then flying to the West coast (or -><-) would be the most "bang for the buck". But there are some amazing things to see in the middle of the country, however the roads between them are long! I love long road trips, I love landmarks, and I love the USA so I'm a little biased
 
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My initial reaction is Europe. But in the months you mentioned it could be so congested everywhere you go.

I'd second a west coast trip. I'd be sure to spend time in Napa valley and the PCH. maybe check out the grand canyon and some other national parks.
 
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Do the 5 Day German Porsche Driving Trip (see thread in this section) and the fly over to the USA and do NYC for a few days - then Chicago for a few days - then fly into Seattle and go from Seattle all the way down to San Diego along coast. Lots of cool driving - both Euro and US - and you avoid the painfully boring "fly over" states hahahahaha
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:29 PM
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^^Hey now...come on down to Tennessee, we'll show you how to have some fun.
 
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I think focussing on driving is the wrong way anyway,..

I mean,as much as I love cars and driving,there is just SO much more to see and do when on vacation
the driving may accompany it though
 


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