How far did you travel to pick up your car?

Delta66 · Feb 8th, 2018, 12:25

Inspired by a conversation on another thread, how far did you travel to get your car?

A friend and I flew from Glasgow Airport (a couple of miles from my home) to Heathrow, got picked up by the seller, driven to his home and then did a 440 mile drive back.

Prufrock · Feb 8th, 2018, 12:41

Just under 800 miles - Helston (Cornwall) and back.

Jon

tt82 · Feb 8th, 2018, 12:42

Only 30 miles!

cheshired5 · Feb 8th, 2018, 12:59

About a 350 mile round trip consisting of a 5 hour train journey to Bridgend and roughly a 3 and a half hour drive back.

4x4 · Feb 8th, 2018, 13:08

Once travelled 11000 miles to view a car and 11000 back, then the car was shipped 10500 miles to the UK and I had a 450 mile drive to collect and 450 mile return.

ksmi · Feb 8th, 2018, 13:19

In 1982,I went by The boat train,via Dover to Brussels,to look for a Mini. I found an Innocenti 120
hatchback,with the rad behind the grill. drove it home on the Belgium plates,not exactly legal. I Have never seen a car rust so fast! I think it was left outside the factory to rust for a while, before they gave it a couple of top coats. It was stolen before the rust worm devoured it completely. I vowed never to own another Italian car,and never did.

Regards,Keith

ksmi · Feb 8th, 2018, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4

Once travelled 11000 miles to view a car and 11000 back, then the car was shipped 10500 miles to the UK and I had a 450 mile drive to collect and 450 mile return.

Afternoon,4x4, what was it? and where was it? curious rather than nosy.

Regards,Keith.

Baxlin · Feb 8th, 2018, 13:41

About three miles, but the garage that sourced it for me drove around 200 miles each way.

AndyJudge · Feb 8th, 2018, 13:47

For me Hebburn Tyne & Wear - Salisbury in my s60 (I did overnight at my parents in Newbury ) - 330Miles(ish) then pick up the XC60 & drive all the way back again.

Only reason was really I decided to swap my car whilst at the parents over Xmas/ New Year. Went to view a couple local ish to them & bought one.

I would add that I do travel 80miles each way for servicing as the local dealers aren't the best.

4x4 · Feb 8th, 2018, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksmi

Afternoon,4x4, what was it? and where was it? curious rather than nosy.

Regards,Keith.

It was a rather rare British built car which when new was shipped to Sydney. I saw it when it was 56 years old and shipped it back to the UK and kept it for almost 14 years before selling it to its new owner

Feb 8th, 2018, 12:25	#1
Delta66 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2020 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Erskine	How far did you travel to pick up your car? Inspired by a conversation on another thread, how far did you travel to get your car? A friend and I flew from Glasgow Airport (a couple of miles from my home) to Heathrow, got picked up by the seller, driven to his home and then did a 440 mile drive back.

Feb 8th, 2018, 12:41	#2
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Just under 800 miles - Helston (Cornwall) and back. Jon Last edited by CTCNetwork; Feb 24th, 2018 at 12:33. Reason: Ex for a reason Jon. One more.

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tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Only 30 miles! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	About a 350 mile round trip consisting of a 5 hour train journey to Bridgend and roughly a 3 and a half hour drive back. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Feb 8th, 2018, 13:08	#5
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:58 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Once travelled 11000 miles to view a car and 11000 back, then the car was shipped 10500 miles to the UK and I had a 450 mile drive to collect and 450 mile return. __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Feb 8th, 2018, 13:19	#6
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	In 1982,I went by The boat train,via Dover to Brussels,to look for a Mini. I found an Innocenti 120 hatchback,with the rad behind the grill. drove it home on the Belgium plates,not exactly legal. I Have never seen a car rust so fast! I think it was left outside the factory to rust for a while, before they gave it a couple of top coats. It was stolen before the rust worm devoured it completely. I vowed never to own another Italian car,and never did. Regards,Keith __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

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Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 22:30 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	About three miles, but the garage that sourced it for me drove around 200 miles each way. __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	For me Hebburn Tyne & Wear - Salisbury in my s60 (I did overnight at my parents in Newbury ) - 330Miles(ish) then pick up the XC60 & drive all the way back again. Only reason was really I decided to swap my car whilst at the parents over Xmas/ New Year. Went to view a couple local ish to them & bought one. I would add that I do travel 80miles each way for servicing as the local dealers aren't the best. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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