Drive M3 or fly to Florida for Christmas vacation

Lucky1 · Today, 05:13 PM

Just thought I'd collect some perspectives on this topic. I'm going down to south Florida from Toronto, Canada for two weeks over Christmas (could stretch it to 15-16 days if needed). Debating on flying or driving. Historically I have flown and rented cool cars from Sixt or for a few days on Turo, on an errand trip Hertz or whatever is cheapest.

First time over the holiday season and the price to rent a car vs gasoline of driving my '08 E90 M3 with newer winter tires (Michelin X-Ice Snow non-performance winters) is just over double to fly to the tune of $1,300 USD even with hotel stops. Obviously 2 days of the trip will now be used to go down, 2 days to come back up although since I would fly Sat-Sat I could drive Sat-Sun front to back and only lose 3 days or so.

Hate to put miles on the M3 but thinking it might be nice to have it down there, even on sloshy winter tires (which I haven't been to keen on in the past). Winter weather could be unpredictable too making drive longer or more dangerous. Wifey and I would go but only 1 of us can drive (guess who). Would Turo an M4 convertible or something while down there for extra fun.

What would you Bimmerposters do in my place?

ppointer · Today, 05:44 PM

considering there are non-stops from YYT to both FLL and MIA, I would be flying. And I love driving, but a four hour non-stop flight versus two days on the road? Considering all of the roads down here are straight and the local drivers are insane, I am fine with a somewhat boring car from Hertz.

pbonsalb · Today, 05:48 PM

Try it this year and then decide whether you want to drive 1500 miles each way next time as part of a 2 week vacation. I am about 1500 miles away from southern FL as well and almost always fly. Then I rent a car and wish I had my own car instead.

Had an 08 E90 M3 6 speed for 10 years. Great car. Did some 1000 mile trips in it but never a 3000 mile trip.

Putting the miles on the car would not bother be. I buy cars to drive. The weather would not bother me, either. Worst case is probably that you would have to leave a day late or a day early to avoid bad weather. Planes can be delayed as well.

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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5675 Rep 11,170 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Try it this year and then decide whether you want to drive 1500 miles each way next time as part of a 2 week vacation. I am about 1500 miles away from southern FL as well and almost always fly. Then I rent a car and wish I had my own car instead. Had an 08 E90 M3 6 speed for 10 years. Great car. Did some 1000 mile trips in it but never a 3000 mile trip. Putting the miles on the car would not bother be. I buy cars to drive. The weather would not bother me, either. Worst case is probably that you would have to leave a day late or a day early to avoid bad weather. Planes can be delayed as well.
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