Detroit to Windsor for a few hours
Jul 25, 2012, 10:02 am
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Detroit to Windsor for a few hours
I am going to be in Detroit this weekend, and have some free time Friday afternoon. I was thinking of taking a quick trip into Windsor to go check out the BMW X-1 which we dont have here yet but they do. So I would probably only be spending an hour or two (maybe stop and get something to eat while I am over there). Is this a realistic proposition? I read some reports that say crossing only takes a couple of minutes, and others that say it's over an hour wait each way. Should I attempt it or is this too short a time to make it worth it?
Jul 25, 2012, 11:47 am
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I am going to be in Detroit this weekend, and have some free time Friday afternoon. I was thinking of taking a quick trip into Windsor to go check out the BMW X-1 which we dont have here yet but they do. So I would probably only be spending an hour or two (maybe stop and get something to eat while I am over there). Is this a realistic proposition? I read some reports that say crossing only takes a couple of minutes, and others that say it's over an hour wait each way. Should I attempt it or is this too short a time to make it worth it?
It only takes about 10 minutes to drive across, but what you don't know is how backed up it'll be at customs on both sides of the border ...
plus if you're going to DTW for a flight that afternoon or as far as that goes anywhere else in the area, you may have to deal with rush hour traffic and those wonderful orange barrels that are all over the place this time of year.
I would allow at least 5 to 6 hours to do this.
and one other thought, have you called the dealer to see if they have the car you want to look at in stock?
Bob H.
