Wil my 2001 Mazda Tribute blow up driving from PA to FL this summer?

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I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute with about 66000 miles on it. It is in good shape is fully function. I do have a warranty on it until 2010.

I was planning a trip to florida with the 2 kids (12 and 14). There are a couple of places that I would like to stop like the Biltmore Estate in NC.

I am just a little nervous about driving an 8 year old car that far.

I could book a flight to FL for about $450 + FEES and then rent a car for another 300-400, but I like roadtrips.

It is about an 18 hour/ 1000 mile drive from where I am at (mostly on I-95).

I did drive it to Chicago (12.5 hour 750 mile) last year and back without problems.

It gets good gas mileage too at 27mpg (for an SUV).

I figure that once I factor in getting to the airport, waiting for take off, departing to the hotel, the 3 hour trip will be 5-6 anyways compared to just hopping in the car and going, but I won't have to worry about losing luggage.


I would start around 8pm on a Thursday night if that makes any difference heat wise
 
Yes take it. Check all the fluids before you leave and air in tires, you are good. I once drove a 14 year old s-10 4,000 miles round trip. If it's under warranty you are secure, 66k is nothing.
 
You shouldn't have any problems. But if you aren't confident rent one. Rent a car in your area to drive there and back.
 
i drove a 1994 toyota corolla with 251,000 on it from new hampshire to florida last year.
 
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