whitedog
Veteran Member
Looking good. BTW, I have signatures turned off. It's just more stuff that I usually don't need to see, though sometimes it bites me.
The Adventures of CompuDub
- Thread starter VeeDubTDI
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VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
I have considered that a time or two.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Detroit auto show coming up this weekend. I can't wait! 
BeetleGo
TDIClub Enthusiast, Pre-Forum Veteran Member
I'm going to the auto show here in Boston in about 3 hours. HA!
This show was a dud. Not worth it. I hope yours was fun. Pictures?
This show was a dud. Not worth it. I hope yours was fun. Pictures?
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VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
We got back home about 45 minutes ago - another 1,400 miles on the clock.
The drive home was snowy and traffic was light, aside from all of the triple trailer big rigs on the Ohio Turnpike.
The drive home was snowy and traffic was light, aside from all of the triple trailer big rigs on the Ohio Turnpike.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Upcoming road trips for 2013
May:
Springfield, VA to Myrtle Beach, SC: 434 miles
Driving around: 150 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC to Springfield, VA: 422 miles
Total: 1006 miles
July:
Springfield, VA to Bellingham, WA: 2849 miles
Driving around: 500 miles
Bellingham, WA to Denver, CO: 1417 miles
Denver, CO to Springfield, VA: 1665 miles
Total: 5931 miles
August/September:
Springfield, VA to Bethel, ME: 616 miles
Driving around: 300 miles
Bethel, ME to Springfield, VA: 621 miles
Total: 1537 miles
States visited: 25
May:
Springfield, VA to Myrtle Beach, SC: 434 miles
Driving around: 150 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC to Springfield, VA: 422 miles
Total: 1006 miles
July:
Springfield, VA to Bellingham, WA: 2849 miles
Driving around: 500 miles
Bellingham, WA to Denver, CO: 1417 miles
Denver, CO to Springfield, VA: 1665 miles
Total: 5931 miles
August/September:
Springfield, VA to Bethel, ME: 616 miles
Driving around: 300 miles
Bethel, ME to Springfield, VA: 621 miles
Total: 1537 miles
States visited: 25
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gotto
Member
hey compu any heavy maint on that tdi like a timing belt change out or a dpf swap out to make it to 175 K??
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
I'm envious of the trip to WA. I go to a family gathering in Santa Barbara every summer and have been threatening to drive out there for years, but it means too much time away from work. Maybe this year...
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Which TDI are you talking about? The Passat only has 22,000 miles on it and the Jetta doesn't have a DPF because it's from 1999.
gotto
Member
i was talking about the passat i didnt know it was low milege my bad
gotto
Member
i'm really envoius of a road trip back east at the end of this year to see what this she can do as far as mpg and to see how she handles in the winter CA to NH
whitedog
Veteran Member
Going to check out the Nice Cars inventory?
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
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- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Negative.
My parents are building a home on Chuckanut Drive and we're going to visit for a week.
My parents are building a home on Chuckanut Drive and we're going to visit for a week.
whitedog
Veteran Member
Well, mileage wise, it's not much longer to go through Bend than to follow the freeway when going to Colorado, but it would certainly take longer, so I can understand you skipping our beautiful area.
VeeDubTDI
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Hmm... that would add a day to the trip - perhaps we can fit it in. I'll have to see!
whitedog
Veteran Member
No need to push it, but if you want, feel free.
VeeDubTDI
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- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
It turns out the Nice Cars is 0.7 miles up the Guide from my uncle's house. I guess I'll have to check it out after all!
whitedog
Veteran Member
You could trade them your Passat for two of his.
or three...
Maybe four and rent tow dollys so you can tow them for spare parts on the trip home.
or three...
Maybe four and rent tow dollys so you can tow them for spare parts on the trip home.
gotto
Member
beatifull car. i prefer the older benz over the new stuff there putting out.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
You like the money pit Benz, eh? . It's a nice car - just a little hard on the wallet sometimes.
. It's a nice car - just a little hard on the wallet sometimes.owr084
Top Post Dawg
Whereabouts on Chuckanut? My family is from B'ham / Pacific NW area. I would always take the Drive over I-5 whenever i could. The challenge was always to make it from the South end up to Viewcrest Rd without touching the brakes - gear shifts only.Negative.
My parents are building a home on Chuckanut Drive and we're going to visit for a week.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Just north of Yacht Club Road.
Viewcrest is definitely awesome - I love exploring around the Chuckanut Drive area.
Viewcrest is definitely awesome - I love exploring around the Chuckanut Drive area.
owr084
Top Post Dawg
Nice! That is right below Cleator Road, a great road to go hauling up and drifting corners - plus a great view at the top.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
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- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Yup! Cleator is awesome.
Bill W
Veteran Member
I'll be making a similar trip from the Springfield area to Vancouver, WA this summer when I get married. Cross-crossing our way back to see as much as we can over three weeks. Roughly 8,000 miles total round trip! Hopefully we make it back to VA without killing each other!
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Yeah I did a similar length trip out to TDIFest in 2001 in Park City, Utah... it's definitely a long time to be in a car with someone. Good luck!
romad
Top Post Dawg
If you think that is long, imagine this:
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/02/27/group-sets-date-for-manned-mission-to-mars-jan-5-2018/
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/02/27/group-sets-date-for-manned-mission-to-mars-jan-5-2018/
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
There's a Fox News link in my thread.
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Make you nervous? It would me.
romad
Top Post Dawg
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/shortcuts/2013/feb/28/mars-mission-married-couple-space
Happy now, guys? Sheesh, I've never seen anyone so anal over a science news report.
Happy now, guys? Sheesh, I've never seen anyone so anal over a science news report.