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SOT: Need to ship a car across the country. |
KaptKaos |
Mar 7 2017, 08:35 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Anyone have a recommendation for a reputable firm to ship a car across the country? I have found a bunch of websites, and gotten quotes but I have read lots of horror stories too. Any help is appreciated.
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GregAmy |
Mar 7 2017, 08:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
I've used Reliable and InterCity satisfactorily. But they're not cheap.
I've also shipped a couple less-critical cars using quotes from UShip and was happy with it. But I suspect service will be inconsistent. No budget concerns? Pick one of the first ones. |
billh1963 |
Mar 7 2017, 09:27 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Open or enclosed?
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KaptKaos |
Mar 7 2017, 09:41 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Open is fine.
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tygaboy |
Mar 7 2017, 09:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I agonized over selecting a shipper and after hearing the various horror stories about the brokers, I opted to go with InterCity Lines. Excellent results and a great story!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296591 I know others have had luck with all manner of shippers but I wanted to do all I could to work with a "one throat to choke" company, should there have been any problems. Best of luck with your shipment. |
ConeDodger |
Mar 7 2017, 09:57 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Call McMark. He ships cars in and out of Original Customs all the time.just shipped a restored early 911 out yesterday...
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billh1963 |
Mar 7 2017, 10:07 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I used Golden Key Express multiple times for open shipping.
Unlike brokers, they actually own their trucks.....makes for a much better experience. Call or email Holly: Holly White-Golden Key Express holly@goldenkeyexpress.com (559) 299-7288 |
Unobtanium-inc |
Mar 7 2017, 10:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,249 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Avoid brokers and avoid U-Ship, don't get cheap on transport, that's the easiest advice.
Horror stories here: https://unobtaniuminc.wordpress.com/2012/02...ng-of-porsches/ And if you want proof not to use U-ship. I sold a C Coupe to a guy, he didn't want to use my shipper, he saved $100 on U-ship. The guy who showed up had a converted motor home, and he had double booked, so he un-loaded someone's furniture, loaded the Porsche, and re-loaded the furniture, ON TOP OF THE CAR!!!!!!!! Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Mar 7 2017, 12:25 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Call McMark. He ships cars in and out of Original Customs all the time.just shipped a restored early 911 out yesterday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) He arranged for my car to be shipped cross country, no problems and affordable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
Frankvw |
Mar 7 2017, 01:17 PM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
I used in USA shipdei.com (Direct Express). I have mixed experiences with them, some good, some really good, but also not so good. Point is that a lot of companies hire external/third parties again, so you do not know what you will end up with.
A single guy company that was recommended I tried using in USA turned out to be a major headache and extra costs on my side. Next time I would do the same thing you do now..... ask the more experienced forum-members here who they recommend.. |
GeorgeRud |
Mar 7 2017, 01:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great job by Reliable across the country twice. A friend that was just looking found them in line price wise as well. Much depends on the condition of the car you're shipping as a nice car really should go in an enclosed trailer.
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Unobtanium-inc |
Mar 7 2017, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,249 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Seriously, if it's a car you care about, call one of the big guys like Intercity.
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SKL1 |
Mar 7 2017, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,625 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
+100 on Reliable. Used them several times for Porsche transport. Did have to wait quite a while for pickup in FLA to IA in the summer because it wasn't the right time of year, otherwise no issues.
Just don't try and ship during auction season in January! You'll be waiting a while... (all the trucks seem to be parked in Scottsdale, etc at that time!) |
branston |
Mar 7 2017, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Michigan Member No.: 15,053 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
First time I ever shipped and was nervous, used Montway to ship my 912e no complaints at all, picked up on time.
Clear explanation of process and payment good contact with driver and OR to MI open transport for under $850. Busy driver pushed for time dropped it off 9pm by arrangement with me. https://www.montway.com/ |
boxstr |
Mar 7 2017, 09:30 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have used coast to coast for many years. 1-800-794-9009
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