New member introductions

[Cees Klumper]

During the pandemic I could not get to my 1969 280 SL for two years. Once I did, it fired right back up, and that was with a tank full of 2 year-old Ethanol-laced fuel. So, check the oil, coolant and brake fluid levels as suggested, take a deep breadth and start her up, chances are it will be just fine.

p.s. I hate to admit it, but my tires are about 16 years old and I am still driving (albeit not on the highway) with them. I know I know, next year.

[kelseytara]

Thanks to both of you for the tips! I'll definitely check all of the fluids before driving it.

As for the tires, if I was just going to drive her around locally, I probably wouldn't worry as much, but as I have a four hour drive to get her from my parents' place to mine, I just don't want to risk it. I had a tire blowout on my old ford escape years ago on the freeway and it was both the most terrifying (and expensive) car experience. Tore half of the bumper off!

[rwmastel]

Kelsey,

Welcome!  Search the forums for Beers and Pagodas and make plans to go south for one of those.  You'll meet great people and learn a lot about these cars.

[Jonny B]

Kelsey, you are certainly invited to Pagodas and Beer, but the drive may be a little daunting.Santa Cruz is a bit of a drive from San Diego.

PS - Welcome to the group!

[kelseytara]

Jonny, yes, that's a bit much of a drive for me! I do Santa Cruz to LA frequently (but in my Subaru). Maybe one of these days though! My sister lives in San Diego so I love any opportunity to visit! Thanks for the warm welcome!

[rwmastel]

Yeah, sorry. I didn't mean for you to drive in the Pagoda.  It's new to you with a lot of deferred maintenance.  Maybe someday as part of a much larger vacation, after a couple years of service & repairs.  But for now, just make it a 3 day weekend and go meet people and see their cars.