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Old 02-05-2011, 11:31 AM
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85 Wagon from Wichita to Houston

Well I arrived on schedule in Kansas and Tyler was waiting in the Wagon for me. We went back to his shop did the paper work and then to his other office and picked up the title and I started for Houston about midnight.Would have been nice to hang out with Tyler but I was on a time table.
I filled it up on the toll road it was 0 degrees and heard on the radio the wind chill was -5. The heater worked fine but me feet stayed cold being that I live in Florida I have never thought about the heat hitting my feet and don't even know if it is suppose to.
I got on the road and ever thing was great down to Okalahoma city and the roads had ice and snow I slowed way down and thank god for tomtom because it could tell me I was still on the road. I kept heading south never really going over 30mph and watching people slip and slide, tractor trailers going everywhere but the wagon kept tracking true and made like the tank that it is! About 50 to 60 miles North of Dallas the snow started and it was almost a white out condition. But the tank kept plodding along it was hairy at times but I knew if I pulled off I won't be getting back on so I just kept going. I made it to Dallas and it was 9am and white and icey. I turned on to 45 south and there was no traffice for about 30miles so I kept going . Cars ,trucks, and tractor trailers were every where about 50 miles south of Dallas I stopped and fueled still had well over a quarter of a tank but I wanted the weight and needed to eat and chill. I headed back south the closer I got to Houston the better the roads were and the faster I could go.
I made Houston at 2:30pm when I should have been here at 9:30am.
Things I learned on this trip.
1. The wagon is a Tank and handled itself well.
2. Check the washer fuel when you buy the car before going on a trip, also check the horn Looks like #14 fuse is burnt I'm guessing that is the horn.
3. Sometimes it is better to pull over then to be than sorry ( But I got away with it again)
4. I am in awe of the wagon the power and handling are wonderfull. And this was a great bonding experience.

I took it to a car wash it now looks as good as when I picked it up. It will be treated to a detailed cleaning when I get it home.

Thanks JimmyL your wagon is wonderful
Thanks Tyler for making this happen.
If you have a chance to do a vehicle deal with Tyler you can take convidence that the vehicle will be as represented.

I leave here early Monday morning hopefully it will be an uneventful ride home. Looking forward to warmer weather!
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