Road trip july or sept

[gaz1234]

Thinking of going this route... http://goo.gl/maps/SSviS

Fancy lake garda for a week and a few days in paris....

Suggestions?

[Fox-]

Did a similar trip last year, end of August/beginning of Sep.

It was stunning - absolutely recommended.

I was a bit further over - avoided France entirely, came down through CZ and Hungary into Austria then back up along your outward route through Davos etc.

[carreauchompeur]

Starting from Yeovil, rather close to Bristol. Hmmm...

Looks epic, but all I can think about is the epic fuel cost!

[gaz1234]

Yes me too, but not in the M!
Fox, which motor and £?

[Fox-]

Took the 530i, cost about 500 quid in fuel I think.

The fuel cost and expensive accomodation makes the whole thing quite expensive - you can pretty much do America with flights and a hire car for not much more - but I'd been putting it off for this reason for ages and I'm glad I just did it now. Absolutely stunning. Austria and Switerzland were particularly awesome. Austria is like Switzerland only less eyewateringly expensive for accomodation.

[sday12]

From Milan, try the Gothard tunnel, very direct, then Metz/Nancy no traffic. enjoy.

[gaz1234]

My mate did USA and was 5k...

[Alucidnation]

September would be my choice.

Weather should still be good, and most of Europe will be back to school/work.

[Gruber]

gaz1234 said:

Yes me too, but not in the M!
Fox, which motor and £?

Why not take the M? Surely you'd spend the whole trip wishing you had!

I'd echo the comments on Switzerland: beautiful scenery but eye-watering prices.

And I think I'd probably go September rather than July, but so long as you avoid August it shouldn't much difference.

[gaz1234]

Gruber said:

Why not take the M? Surely you'd spend the whole trip wishing you had!

I'd echo the comments on Switzerland: beautiful scenery but eye-watering prices.

And I think I'd probably go September rather than July, but so long as you avoid August it shouldn't much difference.

too anal with it

[Gruber]

gaz1234 said:

too anal with it

With the M3?

Don't be. Life's too short. Enjoy it - they're made for that sort of trip!

[Fox-]

gaz1234 said:

too anal with it

It's the sort of trip the M3 was built for. Go via Germany on the way down. You'll love it.

[gaz1234]

if it was a blokey drive lots then maybe, this is a slow, sightseeing, visiting, parking with the other half, so cant be doing with worrying. its a hol.

[Gruber]

gaz1234 said:

if it was a blokey drive lots then maybe, this is a slow, sightseeing, visiting, parking with the other half, so cant be doing with worrying. its a hol.

I still don't get it. The e46 M3 is a very comfortable long distance tourer. I've done a few cross-Europe holidays with the GLW in M3s and the like.

Indeed, a quick snap from last year's jaunt with Mrs G in the passenger seat wishing I'd just get back in and drive down the mountain before the snow got any heavier...

[gaz1234]

see your point