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I finally picked MY 996TT. I leave tomorrow for Oakland California to pay the current owner. I then drive to Vegas to pick up my waiting friend. What's your recommended route between Vegas and Austin (dropping off my friend Todd) then to Houston. I see three options:

1. Phoenix - Tycson - El Paso
2. Flagstaff - Alburquerque - Abilene
3. Flagstaff - Roswell - "west Texas"

We both have meetings on Monday, which means we must leave Vegas Saturday morning and be in Austin by 2pm Central (kids soccer game).

Summary:
Pickup car in Oakland Friday morning
Drive to Vegas
Stay the night in Vegas
Leave Vegas Saturday morning
Arrive in Austin by Sunday 2pm
What route for best time and most fun

 

I would say any route that avoids west texas would be a pretty awesome route. Having recently driven over 22 hours in mine I will say get plenty of rest and your favorite energy drink!

James

 

Post pics ASAP. If you need help, text them to me and I'll post them for you. We want to see this white beauty. Drive safe and see you soon in htown.

Eight three two-466-7085

 

Now this sounds like a fun trip !! Post pictures for the rest of us and enjoy I like the first option.

 

sounds like a long fun drive...

 

Having made this drive when I lived in Austin, I strongly recommend route #1 via PHX/TUS/ELP. The Northern routes take you through the mountains, still some snow, and New Mex has some absolutely terrible roads. As soon as you get past Tucson, you can really move out, and past El Paso it gets even better. The scenery is West Texas, which is the armpit of the nation as far as the view is concerned, but the roads are straight and smooth. When you hit Kerrville, you pick up Hwy 16 into Fredericksburg and then on the Austin, the CKU.

If you feel like stopping on I10 as you leave Phoenix for a burger I'd be happy to meet you guys.

Cheers
Mikey

 

I10 is easy but boring as hell. Last year I did Ventura, CA to Austin via I10. We stopped for meals and gas, did 22 hours straight. It was very difficult to stay awake in West Texas.

A tip for driving in west Texas: Get gas when you see a gas station. The stations are pretty far between so if you are driving something that doesn't have great range you don't want to skip one.

 

I will make sure to post pics. I'm pretty excited and can't wait to get in the seat. I think the southern route is the best option. Thanks!

 

What two fun cities!!! Austin and Vegas!!!

 

Have a safe trip!

Remember to stop at Walmart and pick up a air compressor and a flash light, just in case.

 

What, one of our kids getting deported to Texas ?

Safe Drive

 

Guys, I'm posting these pics for Robert! He just picked her up and is fueling for the first time.

 

That's a great looking car Robert, can't wait to see a few more pictures Thank you for posting them BlackHorseTurbo.

 

Don't see white Turbo's too often.

 

That sticker has to go. Congrats on the white!