Ok, here is the deal. I bought my car from a buddy for 1000 dollars. love the car, and have always loved these GP's. its a 00' GTP 2 door.
anyway. it has 220k we are talking about making a trip to michigan (where I am from and where my family is). for christmas...
ANYWAY. here is the deal. I have a 454 suburban 4x4. love the truck. trust the truck 100% to make the trip. BUT, fuel will be 1200 dollars to go 3400 miles. (the suburban made the trip a few months about pulling a 20 ft trailer with 5 quads on it without complaining once)
The car will only cost about 4-500 dollars. BUT, with 220k should I worry? the car has been pretty meticulously maintained and taken care of, and is 100% stock. It was not beaten on to much. I have put probably 500 miles on it since I have owned it. The ac compressor is making some noise and will more than likely be replaced very soon (next paycheck or two).
But, other than that everything seems good. I would love to take the car, but am nervous. should I be? what should I address or fix on these cars before I take a long trip with high miles?
ALSO, I have the option to rent a impala or something of the sort for about 350 to 400 bucks, and then spending the same 400-500 in gas. BUT if I could put a few hundred bucks into the car instead of renting and fixing any potential issues and do some preventative maint at the same time (money is not lost in mind, its invested into the car. opposed to a rental car, once we get back that money is gone)...
WELL... that puts me back to the 1000 dollar range, and I might as well take the suburban and have 4x4 in the snow...
What do you all think. I would love to take the car. would be more fun to drive on a road trip, but I am concerned about the miles on it.
