Hello,

I've had my 92 740 turbo for 5 years. Bought it from the original owner. The engine was rebuilt around 260000 miles (before I had it), and I replaced the turbo and battery when I bought it. Recently replaced the brakes. I would like to take it up the Mt Washington Auto Road to celebrate its 330000'th mile. Has anyone ever taken a similar car up that road? Is this a terrible idea? What should I check or take with to be sure she'll make it?

Thanks!

Go for it!! Just remember, the gear you go up in is the gear you go down in. Too many flatlanders ride the brakes on the way down instead of using engine braking and wind up with boiled brake fluid and over heated rotors.

There is nothing special you need to do for a small hill climb, except leave that dumb bumper sticker on the shop's display case.

Bring some sandwiches and water/pop for a nice lunch and enjoy the view.
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My back feels better when I sit in a Volvo seat

Take it up, ok. Down? Oooh no. You can pretty much figure on tossing the rotors when you are done. When I see a car with the climbed mt washington sticker I figure it hasn't been the same since.
If you want the thrill of the hill climb sign on with the oil company that hauls fuel up every fall.
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09 V70, 06 Camry, 03 Mini