But Gail's car is a 2006 that predated the current recall issues. Altogether we put about 9,000 miles on it. We changed the oil twice (Port Charlotte, FL and Las Vegas, NV) and had a new set of tires installed in Fullerton, CA (Sam's Club has the best prices). Other than gas we had no other car expenses. However, I think the rotors will need turning and maybe new brake pads installed. Gail did lots of mountain driving.
Showing it can be done.
As I can recall, gas prices were lowest in Georgia at $2.49 in early February when we left and were highest (no surprise) in Northern California, where we saw regular at $3.25. Although one station in Benson, AZ was selling regular at $3.39, which made little sense. The station across the street had gas at $2.69. So for a savings of .70/gallon I crossed the street.
The best roads? California. The worst? New Orleans. Hugo, OK takes a close second for worst, however. We even forded a stream getting to a secluded beach in Big Sur and braved a flooded road to see elk in the Redwoods.
After a snowy night in Carson City, NV.
Most congested roads: north of LA around Hollywood. Least congested road: I-10 between San Antonio and El Paso and US 95 between Carson City and Las Vegas, NV.
Scariest road: Pacfiic Coast Hwy 1 at the Big Sur Coast, although it was also the most scenic. A close second would be Hwy 299 between Arcata, CA and Redding. It takes you through the Trinity Mountains. with the whitewater Trinity River below. US 1 through the Keys; US 90 between Grand Bay, AL and New Orleans and US 41 (Tamiami Trail) through the Everglades get high marks for their scenic beauty.
Sometimes the hood has to hold the camera to get the picture.
I love the 75 MPH speed limits in some of the western states. Oh, and we did all this driving without a ticket or even being pulled. Still, for insurance I had badgeamericard with me.
So thanks to the Toyota for doing a superb job. And thanks to whoever invented cruise control. She's a Highlander, by the way.
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