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Leo Prowler Junkie From:Tucson, AZ, US |
posted 03-30-2004 10:36 PM
    
About four weeks ago, I drove my first Kat. I had been nosing around the internet for a 350z roadster when I came across the KAT Ads. After locating and driving a semi-local Kat, I was hooked on the design (I'm an engineer) but I wasn't sure that was the way to go. When I finally made up my mind 4 days later, the Kat I rode was gone. In a chance of fate, I found another in Denver (also Red but with a trailer). I jumped on it! So I'm making payments on a Kat that resides in my friends garage in Denver until I can get it back here to Illinois. Now I'm looking at driving vs shipping it from Denver to Illinois (bucks!), trying to decide wether to buy a extended warranty by tomorrow (more bucks!!) and then what to do next (besides enjoying it this summer!). |
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obi-wan Prowler Junkie From:Los Altos, CA, USA |
posted 03-30-2004 11:12 PM
I need more info onthe kat to advise. It takes to much room here to ask all the questions-and I'm LONG winded. I'll ber glad to help if you want. Call me and leave a messege 650-967-3609. I do recomend the extended warentee. See other threads for info on that. Obi-Wan |
ed monahan                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-31-2004 01:00 AM
Driving V. shipping. You can fly out tomorrow and take possession of it or wait until you can line up a hauler. = No Brainer. You can fly out for a couple hundred bucks, spend another $ 100 on gas and McDonald's and maybe even spend the night in a motel. You can be enjoying the car the entire time and other people will get to see it and enjoy it, OR it can sit in an enclosed trailer for a week or so. = My opinion, another no brainer. If you pick it up, you know it is safe and won't get dinged up. The hauler will probably not ding it up, either. If you don't have the time to go pick it up, have it hauled. If you do have a couple of days, go for the thrill of driving that baby HOME. If you take US 36, it is the old Pony Express Route, an it is a great trip. A lot of interesting sights to see and no big rigs throwing stones up at you. It is actually a little shorter than taking the Interstate, too. It runs right into I-70 about 30 or 40 miles east of Denver. I highly recommend it. You will be the hit at every place you stop, too. Stop in Hannibal, MO, too. The geographical center of the continental U.S. is about 3 miles north of the route. You sill see the marker for it. I say, go pick it up unless it is next to impossible. Buy mud flaps for the front before you drive it home. This message has been edited by ed monahan on 03-31-2004 at 01:02 AM |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 03-31-2004 06:42 AM
Leo, I'm with ED... fly down and then DRIVE IT!!! The weather here in Denver is sunny and dry. |
GUB POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Boca Raton, fl |
posted 03-31-2004 07:07 AM
The day you get behind the wheel of the CAT and it's yours! Well, smiles and fun are about to come into your life, big time. It seems strange to think a car can be that much fun, but the Prowler is a loaded fun package to drive. So, " GO FOR IT!" Drive safe and post often.......sandy g. in sunny Boca    |
kat hunter Prowler Junkie From:central Illinois |
posted 03-31-2004 07:09 AM
I had the same choices to make in December when I bought mine out of Florida. Decided to have some fun and drive it back, worked out fine. I took a car bra and the front mudflaps with me and installed them before I left with the prowler. If you also get the Illinois license plates before you go it might save a little trouble coming back. Let the fun begin. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 03-31-2004 08:02 AM
Leo - Go get it the first of June,,,,,then drive it to Texas for the 2004 National Prowler Event, the Texas Prowler Stampede in Austin, June 7th - 11th. You'll meet the owners and see many, wild mods. What a great idea! ------------------
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Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 03-31-2004 08:40 AM
Fly and drive, you will remember that journey for the rest of your life. Richard |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-31-2004 02:55 PM
Congrats on the new Cat. I agree with the others fly and drive. Also if it does not have front flaps install them first as as AC suggested. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 03-31-2004 03:40 PM
Since I used to live in Colorado (and it is my favorite place in the whole world) I would say definitely fly out. Paste a big smile on your face, drive it around the mountain roads for a day while you can (maybe hook up with some of the local Prowler owners) and then drive it home!  Oh yeah...... ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course! |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-31-2004 05:25 PM
Ditto - Fly to Denver, dry it home. You will really enjoy the trip. The extended warranty has saved me more than I paid for the policy - but I drive a lot of miles - 72,000 + so far. |
CatDude POA Site Supporter Prowler Avatar Master From:Charlottesville, Va |
posted 03-31-2004 06:36 PM
ditto... fly and drive... It will be the shortest long trip you ever took, and also, you won't be worried about the transport if you do it yourself. |
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio |
posted 03-31-2004 06:57 PM
Leo, you must resist all temptation to drive your Prowler. Keep it locked in a garage and do NOT put any miles on it. These should be bought as investments and hidden away like the Crown Jewels. Putting any modifications or miles on the car will ruin your investment! Remember, suppress any thought of endangering your Prowler by exposing it to public roads! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUST Kidding! Get on a plane and drive that bad boy home! It's a once in a lifetime trip you will NEVER forget. I'll always treasure my memories of driving my Kat home for the first time. Enjoy the ride and get used to the smiles you put on people's faces! ------------------ |
jkburns Prowler Junkie From:Mankato, Minnesota, USA |
posted 03-31-2004 07:12 PM
Us Kevin's must think alike! Drive it like it's yours...oh, it IS yours! Kevin ------------------ |
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GUB POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Boca Raton, fl |
posted 04-01-2004 06:09 AM
Leo, by the way.........pack "light" for the trip!!!!! Very light.....and drive like there is no tommorow....sandy  |
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