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24th May 2013, 23:19
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European roadtrip/driving holiday
As per title, I would love to do one at some point! Obviously it needs a fair bit of planning to price up just how expensive it would be etc, so doubt if I'll do one for a while. Just interested in peoples past experiences and if they have any hints or tips for doing something like this.
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24th May 2013, 23:42
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Get decent euro breakdown cover. Decent insurance and get all the stuff now needed for france.
Other than that don't carry large amounts of money most banks now do a European cash card and plan your route before you go.
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24th May 2013, 23:57
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Have a word with the guys that are going down to the Nurburgring in June time mate - they can give you an idea of costings for petrol etc. There's a thread here for all the chat about the trip but I'm sure they won't mind you asking about a potential trip 
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25th May 2013, 07:16
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As said to be legal in France you need to carry so much stuff
Hi viz vests
Bulb kits
Warning triangles
First aid kit is recommended
Fire extinguisher recommended
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25th May 2013, 16:58
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Currently in a beautiful little apartment a few miles from the Nurburgring. Was an awesome drive down although the French weather was a bit crap.
Budget plenty for fuel and bring along a decent camera/video.
Our motors and where we are staying.
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25th May 2013, 19:56
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I think LSOfreak did a drive around europe. Check out his thread
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25th May 2013, 21:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CC06NBA
I think LSOfreak did a drive around europe. Check out his thread
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Yes I did
http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=396813
Was a great experience. I have another mega roadtrip planned, im just waiting for work to calm down
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26th May 2013, 04:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by griff_106
Have a word with the guys that are going down to the Nurburgring in June time mate - they can give you an idea of costings for petrol etc. There's a thread here for all the chat about the trip but I'm sure they won't mind you asking about a potential trip |
July mate
And yeah if you want any info drop me a PM
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27th May 2013, 20:50
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Sorry for not getting back to everyone tosay thanks for the input, been a crazy few days at work!
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27th May 2013, 20:52
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I'm sure there's someone on here that did a mental European trip iirc has a v6 Clio. I'm sure someone else will know who it is
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27th May 2013, 21:05
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We go every year, 2 of us in 1 car, do a trackday then about 1500 miles of touring.
Budget £250 a day including fuel, channel tunnel, tolls, hotels, food and entertainment!
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