I know all about makin the drive too. In june we went from Ohio to almost myrtle beach to pick up my dragster(1350 mile round trip), then in dec we drove 70 and 67 c10s to georgia to trade(1400 mile round trip). and neither trip did I mention anything about gas money or time. I have no problem driving like that for a nice deal, but what kills me is when someone wants you to drive that far to trade 1000 dollar cars... i have drove a little over 5000 miles this year trading cars...
My wife jokes that if it is close, or shiny, or runs that I wont be interested in it.