Best auto carrier to transport across country...
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Best auto carrier to transport across country...
Ok, looks like I am buying a car from California and needing it transported back here. Was going to make it a vacation type deal, but work stuff came up and it looks like I am not able to do that. We still saved a TON of cash on the car so transporting it isn't going to be that much more in addition...
So, never done a car before and only have experience with shipping motorcycles.
Here's some questions:
1) Who is a good choice to use?
2) What are the things bad about an open transport? They are about $400-$600 cheaper depending.
3) Things should I do an open transport I should consider. A vinyl front end mask, etc.
4) Anyone know where you can get that white sheeting they put on new cars on their roofs, hood, trunk, etc? Figured that may be a good thing to find...
Just looking at what anyone might have experience with. I've looked at Reliable, but they are like $1200. FedEx is the same. Both covered...
So, never done a car before and only have experience with shipping motorcycles.
Here's some questions:
1) Who is a good choice to use?
2) What are the things bad about an open transport? They are about $400-$600 cheaper depending.
3) Things should I do an open transport I should consider. A vinyl front end mask, etc.
4) Anyone know where you can get that white sheeting they put on new cars on their roofs, hood, trunk, etc? Figured that may be a good thing to find...
Just looking at what anyone might have experience with. I've looked at Reliable, but they are like $1200. FedEx is the same. Both covered...
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i used executive auto transport and i was extremely pleased by them... they were cheaper than all the alternatives and were much more accommodating as far as how quickly they could get it shipped (all others told me it would take at least two weeks to pick it up in atlanta, meanwhile these people had it picked up within 48 hours of when i paid)... and it was open transport with no complaints on my part (and i'm pretty picky about that)...
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First off how many miles is this going? From? too?
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
Last edited by Dubfound; Apr 12, 2008 at 07:05 PM.
How many cars can your truck load with a "full load"? According to your figures, a 3000 mile trip costs you 1900 bux, so shipping 2 cars will get your money's worth in terms of gas 
Originally Posted by Dubfound
First off how many miles is this going? From? too?
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
Where are you located Lizard. When is the transport supposed to happen. I just happen to know some guys sending their cars from L.A. to Atlanta soon. They might be willing to split some cost.
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Originally Posted by Lizard 1
Open or enclosed? Mind me asking price?
good luck...
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Originally Posted by Dubfound
First off how many miles is this going? From? too?
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
I work for United Van Lines and can have it shipped open for $1,800 or enclosed for $2,200
FYI $1,200 is very low. I would not even turn the tires on my truck for $1,200 going coast to coast. That is Est 3,000 miles, with a full load the tractor gets Est 6-7 miles per gallon, and diesel is around $4.25 a gallon. If you do the math you will see what I am talking about.
I am not trying to rain on you parade! I just am trying to give you some valid input.
Whoa...
That's WELL more than any of the other enclosed guys. Thanks, though. The most expensive one was $1200 and they do exotic and collector machines. Reliable was $1000...
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Originally Posted by k67p67
Where are you located Lizard. When is the transport supposed to happen. I just happen to know some guys sending their cars from L.A. to Atlanta soon. They might be willing to split some cost.
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Originally Posted by dreamcatchr23
it was open transport... and from atlanta to cali was $875 (and from there another $900 to maui, which is standard shipping to hawaii in open transport through matson)... and this was done november of 2007 (took 6 days to get from GA to CA... and then 3 more weeks on a boat to the islands)...
good luck...
good luck...
I got a quote for $850-$900 depending on carrier and where on the truck...
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Originally Posted by Lizard 1
That is a great price. No issues at all? Just concerned over an open trailer... Did you have it on the bottom or top row?
I got a quote for $850-$900 depending on carrier and where on the truck...
I got a quote for $850-$900 depending on carrier and where on the truck...
Nah, bro... I wasnt there when it was picked up, but my dad said the trucker was very professional and treated the car well... And I had it photographed and videotaped when it got to the port (as I wasnt there either) and there werent any issues at all... And even with 3 weeks in the open seas (and being handled by a different carrier), I didnt have any issues at all when I finally received it... If I need to get another vehicle shipped, I will definitely do business with them again...
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I used DeMoise Trk-ing to transport our G35 from CA to TX. Cost was about $1100 I think. Fully enclosed and rode with a bunch of various brand new Porsches. http://www.demoise.com/
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