SC to MN in 96 Altima?

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neeraj.kanhere@gmail.com - 02 Jun 2006 14:30 GMT

I have a used 96 Altima with 88k miles on it. I haven't had a major
problem with the car since I bought it 8 months back, except for a
slight knocking sound at idle.

I would like to drive with my family from SC to MN (16 hours drive) and
save on air tickets. If I keep my RPM below 2500, and make few stops at
rest areas along the way, does anyone see an obvious danger in this? I
have driven it for 6 hour drives.. but not for 16 hour drive yet. Are
there any special precaution I need to take on such a long journey,
apart from changing oil and filters before I start?

Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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bucksatan - 02 Jun 2006 16:27 GMT

I took my 95 altima on a few trips from hamilton to thunder bay last summer
- 1400 or so km. It passed the 200,000 km mark on one of them. (120,000
miles). I didn't keep it below 2500 (if you know the roads to take there
are no cops or traffic) and had no problems. Other than falling asleep at
the wheel you should have no problems assuming your car is in good
mechanical shape.

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neeraj.kanhere@gmail.com - 03 Jun 2006 12:49 GMT

> I took my 95 altima on a few trips from hamilton to thunder bay last summer
> - 1400 or so km. It passed the 200,000 km mark on one of them. (120,000
> miles). I didn't keep it below 2500 (if you know the roads to take there
> are no cops or traffic) and had no problems. Other than falling asleep at
> the wheel you should have no problems assuming your car is in good
> mechanical shape.

I will make sure I carry plenty of Coke, it will keep me awake and
force me to take many restroom stops :)
Thanks for your reply.
-neeraj

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You_Know_Who~ - 05 Jun 2006 21:21 GMT

going from South Carolina to Minnesota might take more than 16 hrs.

> I have a used 96 Altima with 88k miles on it. I haven't had a major
> problem with the car since I bought it 8 months back, except for a
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> Any feedback would be appreciated.
> Thanks.

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neeraj.kanhere@gmail.com - 07 Jun 2006 01:40 GMT

Yes, I found out it might. With eating and fueling etc. I guess it
might be around 24-25 hours if no traffic jams. Well, fortunately I
have an IPod with carkit and family members to keep company, hopefully
it should be fine.
thanks,

> going from South Carolina to Minnesota might take more than 16 hrs.

> > I have a used 96 Altima with 88k miles on it. I haven't had a major
> > problem with the car since I bought it 8 months back, except for a
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> > Any feedback would be appreciated.
> > Thanks.

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