360 Modena First Drive

Remember its a 17 year old car. I was thinking of drive mine from Chicago Il. To Jacksonville Fl over 800 miles. It was going to cost me $250+ in gas plus hotel stays and if anything went wrong you would have to get it towed/shipped and rent a car. The drive sounds fun but you might want to consider shipping it and getting a feel for the car first. Not sure how long your trip is but I would map out service centers along your rout in case you have any problems. I love my 360 Ive had it since May 2019. 2 problems I have are AC coolent and F1 pump went out. I wish you well with yours, your going to love owning it. Let us know how the trip went.

 

Congratulation on your purchase! I wouldn't worry about the drive or the distance. The route that you're taking might be spotty as far as cellphone coverage is concern. It's been awhile, but I would carry along a 5 gallon of gas in the frunk just in case. Have fun and report back as to how it goes!

 

... make sure to tie down the gas container so that it won't shift around on the frunk. You will be tempted to drive her hard!

 

Bring a set of Torx bits, Phillips and common screw driver. Bring a full set of fuses. To access the fuses in the Ftrunk you will need a T25 bit. I believe the fuses to the lights and wipers are there. A Phillips screw driver will remove the panels behind tbe seats. Ill post what fuses are where. Mine is a 2000 coupe F1. You dont want a your headlights or wipers going out to delay your trup.
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Oops forgot to say 1st pic in in the trunk driver side panel. pic 2 is behind drivers seat and 3rd is passenger seat.

 

Just drive it. I have gone over 3hrs between gas stops cruising at 70+ on 2 lane rds through the mountains. That is more than enough on your route, and probably more than you want to go between stretch breaks anyways. Besides, it is all downhill from Mammoth to LA If it breaks down, a very low risk IMO, just call the truck as you will not want to be trying to figure out what the issue is.

 

I like to think you will have a good trip, after all you are driving a manual shift car as well. There are a few other things I would bring for a long trip. I suggest the same as I carry which is Tire plug repair kit, a can of Fix-A-Flat , and one of them real small air compressors.

 

You got it brother, enjoy the trip

 

If you have the time, I'd suggest spending the first afternoon just driving some of my usual haunts-- the amazing backroads of the SF peninsula. They are reachable in all of 20 minutes' drive from that dealer-- which happens to be how long it takes to warm up a cold 360.

If nothing else it would give you a chance to sanity-check the car before starting a longer trip-- worst-case scenario you could get towed back to the dealer.

But also it's just a gorgeous area with great weather; a destination in itself.

 

First of all, it will not break down and it will eat that trip up for breakfast. These are strong, reliable cars and, provided that it has not been sitting in someone’s garage and not driven for the last 10 years, it will drive better when you get to your destination than it does when you start.

If it is a garage queen with less than 7000 miles on it, or has a timing belt that has not been serviced lately, you may want to think seriously about having it shipped. It could also have all kinds of hoses and fittings that have dry rotted or otherwise failed from lack of use. But I’m sure your pre-purchase inspection would’ve picked up on many of these things.

Have fun! They are wonderful machines.

 

Im sure it will be fine but better to be prepared. One last thing I can think of, Your Tow Hook. If it comes with a took kit make sure the Tow Hook is in there if not you may want to look at getting one from the dealer you probably don't have time to order one from ricambi.

 

The 395 has a lot of rocks on the road. Great way to chip up your car. Stay away from other cars and don’t follow too closely. Outside of that, its an amazing car and solid.


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Bought mine 5Y ago and drove 650km home... in the dark and light rain It was a great experience!

Now 40.000km later... iam driving.

Regards
Joerg

 

Welcome to ownership. Enjoy the drive.

 

Recent service....... just drive it. Forget the gas can. You won't need it.