WWYD - fly to pick up or put on a transport?

[LSTLAF]

Got the call today from Granger that the FE is in, accessories and add-ons complete and ready to go. Now to make a decision.....

What would you do?

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,

or

2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

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[xusarmy]

Got the call today from Granger that the FE is in, accessories and add-ons complete and ready to go. Now to make a decision.....

What would you do?

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,

or

2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

Im option #1, you could then break it in on the way back.

 

[zedster]

Depends on if you have the time to drive it home. I think the break in period is 500 miles? Is shipping it saving you from just having it sent to a dealer here in Vegas? 1200 miles isn't all that much in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Hey19]

Drive it and hope it doesn’t break down? Hmm maybe put it on a trailer. Break it in closer to home.

 

[ATLbronco]

Got the call today from Granger that the FE is in, accessories and add-ons complete and ready to go. Now to make a decision.....

What would you do?

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,

or

2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

I'm surprised by the decisions people try to outsource. Seems like a hard question for internet-people to meaningfully weigh in on. If it were me, I would be thinking through considerations such as:

• How does the $ cost of these two options compare? Is cost a consideration? If cost is the primary consideration, how much are you saving by driving?
• How long will shipping take in option #2? How much sooner will you be able to enjoy your new car by driving?
• What is the opportunity cost associated with #1, i.e. would you have to cancel plans to commit two days to driving?
• Do you personally enjoy or dislike long road trips?
• Etc.

These seem like pretty obvious questions to ask yourself, not sure if that's what you were looking for though?

 

[BigFootie]

Got the call today from Granger that the FE is in, accessories and add-ons complete and ready to go. Now to make a decision.....

What would you do?

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,

or

2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

Drive it! Let us know how it goes. Say hi to the good folks in Granger!

 

[iwantabasebronco]

Got the call today from Granger that the FE is in, accessories and add-ons complete and ready to go. Now to make a decision.....

What would you do?

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,

or

2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

Road trip. No question. Share your thoughts along the way!

 

[604Bronco]

I agree with doing a cost analysis on this, fuel and time vs. flying, however if it's pretty close, I'd drive it back. As mentioned, you'll get your "break-in" period done and over with, plus it'd be a cool road trip and add to your Bronco order story.

 

[rtaylor]

1) Fly out and drive back to Vegas, burn 1200 miles in 2 days,
2) Load it up on a truck and have it brought out and keep the miles low?

Unless you are really going to enjoy the road trip, I would ship. The chance of failure is high in the 1st 500 miles (infant mortality of components).

 

[ChapEJF]

I had a very similar decision. I went and picked it up and drove it home. My Bronco had over 1150 miles on it when it entered my driveway. Great experience! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[PSUTE]

Road trip, would not miss the opportunity to meet the Granger gang...

 

[myrealname123]

1 vote for drive it.

 

[GT500]

Drive it, it isn't an ornament!

 

[Bradnewt]

I am planning a long road trip when mine arrives next month, so I would for sure jump at the chance to get a little seat time and get to know my new ride.

 

[dejones64]

That drive back through Colorado and Utah would be awesome!

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