Booreatta Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ok with gas at close to $4.00 a gallon who is still planning to drive to Flint. From where I am it is a very costly show. I can remember 10 years ago my wife and I went to Europe for 2 weeks for what It is going to cost to drive to Flint. I am still going but gas has got to be an issue for all national clubs. Any way who is going? If you are going and own one of the pewter cars bring it with you so that we can compare the actual cars. lets see how many have numbers and if there are any differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm still sitting on the fence. 3 night minimum plus $200.00 for gas puts me at $500.00, then meals and activities. Still thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gryfan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 iam going to flint this year for the first time.i am a new owner as of last january and have my 1990 red coupe with tan on the road for the first time.this is the first car i have purchased that has made my spouse as happy as i am.being as it is my first time can some experienced owners tell us things such as where do we check in,sorts of activities,are there any vendors[i am looking for a set of tan mats...do not have to be original reatta mats ....just so as the size and colour are right]is there parking at the wingate for those who could not get a room there,and just a summary of the meet so we rookies can get an idea of what to expect. thanks gryfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 I guess the first thing is are you a member of the BCA, if so then the complete information is listed on the back cover page of the Buick Bugle. Then one thing that I would do for sure is the Rendevzous which is thursday nite leaving from the Wingate. I am not sure but the reg packets should be able to be picked up at the Sloan Museum from Wed on. As far as the mats are concerned you might want to contact Barney Eaton, a year ago he had some repop sets that are nice and at a good price. Hard to tell them from factory. You will meet a lot of good people and you will have a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm still planning on being there and driving the white '91 convert. Will bring the pewter model (if I remember). Trying to get a few more people who worked on the Reatta project to come to the Reatta program on the 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Not going. I really wanted to. Several factors. 1) Not a judged show. I was chided for not being judged at Rochester, thought this would be a good chance to see where I am at.2) Expense.3) Time. 4) I would rather take my 61 Comet to shows closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Flash Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 For those attending, in addition to the Wingate, there are 2 other hotels near there (Holly Road - exit 108 off I-75) within literally 5 minutes south of the Wingate if the Wingate fills up. One is an Amerihost and the other is a brand new Holiday Inn Express. Just for information. Having been a 50+ year resident of Flint/Grand Blanc, there are some areas I would avoid (like downtown or anything north of I-69). Exit 108 is a pretty good area.Best of luck to all who plan to attend.Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I couldn't get past the 3 night minimum until a guy from the Riv. forum pm'd me about a used CRT. I sold it and now it looks like I will go. My wife [who's not going] told me that I would feel "out of it" if I didn't stay at the host motel. So the question is... Is it better to come in Wed. nite and be fresh for the Thurs. meeting, or come in Thurs. and leave Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 I hope to get in on Wednesday and leave on Sunday morning. But if gas keeps going up that may change. I plan to spend no more than 600.00 in gas I hope that it holds. I still hope it is a good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'm planning on shutting off the engine and coasting down hills. I will also fill-up at 1/2 tank so there is no shock at the pump. One plans for only driving on days when the wind is blowing from west to east (going) and east to west (coming home)The experts say to not carry any extra weight, so I am shipping everything ahead.... including Nancy. If you have any additional gas saving ideas, post them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 It is not a judged meet so I going to drive my VW beetle with it's diesel engine that gets over 50 MPG on the highway to Flint. I am going to put Reatta emblems on it and just tell everyone I did some modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 did Nancy give you permission to say that? You can just float in all the hot water you are in......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 If more people would just say no to high gas prices and stay home I think that would send a message to the OPEC but it wont work if just a few of us do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackeyk3 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I can and do stay home from a lot of things, the cost of fule has already changed my lifestyle somewhat, HOWEVER, there will only one nationals coinciding with the 100th anniversary of GM. Luckily, I only live 40 miles away now. I missed the 100th of Buick and I regret it.Hopefully, my Reatta will be back on the road and I can drive it there.My brother (1966 Skylark and 1966 Gran Sport) and brother-in-law (1965 225 vert) will be there. The vert may be in the big parade, haven't heard back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hi Flash;Hope that you and Cheryl are well.Claudia and I won't be attending this year. She and her sister and the lucky husbands are going to a "Fairy show" Only real men can say that! For half of the money she has spent there he should send a limo and plane ;-)Initally it looked good to attend but this came up.We also have a 50th wedding anniversary to attend in Saskatchewan and will return by way of Nappa Valley, San Diego and Phoenix. 28 days later an 7,000 miles later we will find ourselved in Detroit one day from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 EDBSOKeep us informed on the affects of the belly pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Gas jumped the $4.20 yesterday, so staying home and doing my part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Barney Eaton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">EDBSOKeep us informed on the affects of the belly pan. </div></div>So I have a tank of gas through the car average 65 mphgot 41.39 miles per CDN Gallon. EPA is 36I am satisfied. Was also running into a headwind.Well I have the back side of the trip in.Had the air-conditoning on, cruise set on 65 mph, 379.5 milesFuel ConsumptionLitres per 100 Km .......... 6.66Miles per Imperial Gallon .. 42.42Miles per US Gallon ........ 35.32Kilometres per Litre ....... 15.03<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="color: #009900">17.8% over the Highway EPA at 65mph</span></span></span>. I continue to be a happy puppy ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChevroletR Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm staying in Novi this summer working as a GM Intern at their Milford Proving Grounds and I have the Reatta up here! When exactly are these Nationals? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChevroletR Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Scratch that...found it. July 16-20. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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