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Hello everyone!
this is a quick question and im pretty sure i know the answer but i thougth i should ask anyway. I plan on moving to orlando FL in september and i was wondering if i should tow my car down there or would it be ok driviing it? I think because its a economy car it wasnt really ment for long drives that put alot on the engine (mainly staying at a steady 65 to 70 mph) but i could be wrong.
It will do better than 70 most of the way down.
I've done 2 Florida runs in Scootaloo (1000 miles round Trip), and she does just fine! just make sure you have Cruise Control, or your Right shin is gonna HURT.
Yup, you're wrong. :) It's perfectly fine to drive an economy car long distances at highway speeds.Quote:
Originally Posted by matt11573
ok i was just unsure:) my mother dosent want me to because i trid to drive it down before and there was something wrong with the right wheel bearing and it needed fixed.
OK, I should have said: It's perfectly fine to drive an economy car long distances at highway speeds... if it's in good mechanical condition!
lol i nearly certin its fine now it has gotten worked on since and becasue i know very little about cars and how they run i pretty much have to go on the mechanics word.
I hear you. Any interest in learning though??
I've saved myself a crapload of money over the years by learning to do my own maintenance & repairs. Also means I can comfortably own older cars (which means I've never had car payments). For the rare times I do have a pro mechanic do work, I don't have to take their word for it - they know I know what's going on.
I bought my first car, and the next thing I did was go to the library to got a book on "how engines work". :D Gotta start somewhere! Helps to have friends/family who can show you the ropes, too.
well id like to know basic information and what not. like i want to make my lil aveo drive to its best proformence and i heard i should do a lil after market modifacations like strnger shocks and struts and what not. i think one was wider wheels but like i said i know veary little but im intrested in being able to keep my car running :)
well, I have gone to School to learn how to work on today's cars, since I want to make it my living. it also helps having a MASSIVE Personal library of Automotive Textbooks, GM/AC Delco Training manuals, and Factory Service manuals at my disposal!Quote:
Originally Posted by MetroMPG
lucky i was never really all the intrested in cars the most i did was play grand trismo 3 aspec where you tweaked all teh details with the cars. then i got my car and i feel obligated to the lil guy to know how it ticks.
Drive it! I drove my Aveo LS over 3,500 miles. From Seattle to Tampa. The gasket on something gave way in Louisiana and cost me 150.00 ish. Found a great garage
had me back on the road by noon. Its a good car, some are lemons its true but i think if you just do the maintenance and care for the car, replace what breaks. Fluids(synthetic oil), change transmission fluid, you can trust it not to let you down. But carry roadside towing just in case. No car is perfect ive seen new ones sitting on the sides of the road. A cars a car, you have to take care if them. Have a safe trip. Drive defensively as Florida drivers are the worst! Paigewebber owner of 2005 Aveo LS with 150,000 miles!
Make the drive. This is a great forum and there is a lot of people here who care about good car maintenance and appreciate the economy of the Aveo. Cheap to own, Cheap to fix, and Cheap to buy.
It's well worth learning how to do maintenance on your car.