Ohio to Dallas

[smorris65]

I'm flying into Ohio next week to pick up my 1st VX, an 01 Proton, then driving it back home to Dallas. Does anyone have tips as to where I might test this baby off the road? I was planning on stopping in Lexington, Ky and again in Memphis, Tn on my way back. But if you have any other routes that may be more enjoyable please let me know.

Thanks

[tomdietrying]

Good to hear that we have another Dallasite on board. You just missed the VX meet in Dallas about a week ago. Hopefully, you can catch the next one.

Enjoy the trip back in your new Proton, and welcome aboard!

Peace.
Tom

[Ldub]

Congrats & welcome,
Nice way to get to know your new "baby".Enjoy the drive.
Ldub

[Triathlete]

If you take the long way and go through Tucson I would be more than happy to assist you in off road testing your VX...or you could just join us all in Moab for ZuZoo!
Congrats on your VX purchase!

[mbeach]

What day next week, and where are you getting it from?

A couple of us Ohioans have been talking about a local meet in the Columbus area. It would be pretty cool if we could get together on the same day that you pick up your Proton.

[smorris65]

I am flying in on April 7th and picking it up in Beverly, Ohio.

[mbeach]

Talk about BFE.
On the upside, you'll be right in the middle of some of the most fantastic on-road driving in the country. The twisties down in SE Ohio are famously hairy, I've wrung out many a car's suspension on those roads.

I suggest making your way from Beverly up to I70, and westward from there. Or, you could go scenic. Do a Google for Car and Driver Magazine's best driving roads, and look for the state routes in southern Ohio (along the river).

[LukeVX]

Well it’s about time Texas stole a VX back. In July I drove to Houston from Indiana to get mine (18 hrs each way). My wife and I drove back in separate cars. Was a very good way to get to know the vehicle though? Wife wasn’t thrilled though. Looks to me like Texas and the Midwest are on some sort of VX trading program. Have a great time on your trip. I know you’ll love it. If you detour through Evansville, Indiana and see a 01 debagged Ebony. That’s Me!

Luke