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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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Contest: CobraBob first day miles

I've been following CobraBob's trials and tribulations while he impatiently awaits the delivery of his F56.

Let's have a contest: how many miles will CobraBob drive on his first day, from pick-up until midnight of that day?

Seeing he lives in Connecticut, predict how many states he will drive thru that first day.

My guess: 350 miles and 3 states.

Bob, let us know.

Winner gets the gasket that held up delivery.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 11:27 PM
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500 miles
3 states
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 01:28 AM
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LOL! You folks are funny. I was up, as predicted, way early. 3:30AM to be exact. Let the contest continue.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:24 AM
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Should have taken those sleeping pills. At least you will be awake! Have ans extra coffee.
427/3 States.
Have fun Bob...sooo jealous!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:36 AM
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260 miles and 2 states.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:40 AM
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337 miles and 2 states
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:48 AM
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Wooohoooo I'm excited for you, I'd probably already be at the dealer waiting.


275 miles and about 50 pictures.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:06 AM
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Two hours to go before pickup!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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My Guess

Originally Posted by CobraBob
Two hours to go before pickup!
225 miles - 1 state. CT has some nice twisties, why go anywhere else? Then there's the "leave it at the end of the driveway for the neighbors to gawk at" factor to deal with too remember.

Enjoy it CB - I'm jealous
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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Right on, Papa! I do know my neighbors are going to gawk big time. It's ALL good!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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Trip to NYC, 3 states, 200 miles? How far can you go on a Thursday before a long weekend?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:00 AM
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400 miles, 2 states! don't forget to break it in properly though!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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My guess is ~100 miles, then home to examine it thoroughly inside & out, then spray & wipe some Quik Detailer, then wait for the neighbors to come home and see.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:10 AM
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Whatever distance from dealer to home then spend the rest of the day taking photos for all of us Minimongers!!😁
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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Mmmm, 10 am EDT, the excitement must be prime right now. Good luck with the pick-up, Bob.


153 miles, and 1 state.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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So far, 1 state and about 30 miles. LOL. From the dealer to the office. I'll take off again around 4:00. I'll probably total around 50 miles. :(



I'll be posting reviews and photos starting early evening in my other thread.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Can't Wait!!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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55 miles
Parks in garage
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after 3rd beer
Congrats
 
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