Car hauler $1200 NC - WA?
05-23-2007, 05:43 PM
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The haulers HATE none running cars !!! They all shuffle the loads as they move cross country and a dead car is a MAJOR pain for them.
05-23-2007, 05:51 PM
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Contact SharkAttack...I think he knows someone who hauls cars on the side..might be cheaper..if he comes out this far...
Good luck...
Personally....fly to SITM....give the locals some beer...and you'll have her up and running in no time
Like to see it when it gets here...nice swap candidate for that 5sp you've got there..hmm..GTS motor and 2.63 rear..hmm..interesting combo..
later,
Tom
Good luck...
Personally....fly to SITM....give the locals some beer...and you'll have her up and running in no time
Like to see it when it gets here...nice swap candidate for that 5sp you've got there..hmm..GTS motor and 2.63 rear..hmm..interesting combo..
later,
Tom
05-23-2007, 06:36 PM
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H, we went through this. Now you know why it took me so long. Just don't use the Russian.
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05-23-2007, 06:54 PM
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Brendan you ain't kiddin' .... If I wanted the car dropped in some random town in some random state, and if i wanted a call from Borys, to the effect of: "Ve haff yoor karr. Payy monnee or ve domp it koot bai".... then I'd definitely give 'em a call 
05-23-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom. M
Contact SharkAttack...I think he knows someone who hauls cars on the side..might be cheaper..if he comes out this far...
YEAP, he will hook you up.
05-23-2007, 09:47 PM
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Heinrich,
When I was looking for a car hauler, I calculated the delivery for a non-running car into the purchase price and passed on several cars...only to buy a car that needed a Tbelt change and I didn't want to drive it, particularly in the salt/snow and ended up having it towed anyway. I got frustrated trying to find someone to haul it and I assure you the car hauling market is full of shysters, middle men who have a reputation for disavowing any responsibility for damages, etc. etc. I feel for you.
I finally lucked into an exotic car dealer (I saw an ad in the newspaper) who just happened to be coming back from a car show in Phoenix and got an enclosed trailer ride for just under what the gas would have cost me to haul it myself (He calculated it that way). He also only does the west coast. When gas was much cheaper it came to about $800 from Phoenix. The half-dozen car haulers (middle men "arrangers") that I talked with who were not expensive, were all certified scammers. Also, many will call you to get a contract with you...but they don't even own trucks! And some will delay months to deliver until they get cars going both directions. They subcontract with various haulers, with various levels of skill, and unknown reputations (sometimes even to them), insurance that doens't work when you make a claim, etc. Read the fine print, btw. I found it to be a frustrating experience.
Then there are the guys who actually own their own trucks and have a good reputation for hauling expensive exotics to car shows etc. They're nice, often booked pretty heavy, and let's say, not cheap. But you get what you pay for I guess.
I looked into renting a large Uhaul truck and putting it in the back...but costs were prohibitive...and you need loading ramps and it may not be allowed anyway? Before I lucked onto someone, I was talking with a guy from Las Vegas (whose name I forget) who had a good reputation and not bad pricing. He's delivered cars to people in the NW before but he drives both ways (as many do) so the costs aren't so cheap either. Enclosed also.
About the cheapest I found was to drive a pickup and tow back with a U-Hauler open trailer...but you have two-way gas costs to figure in and trailer rental. I looked into renting a truck at the pickup spot and driving it one-way and that was more expensive too.
If you can get it done for less than a couple thousand $$ (counting damages to your car) I'd be very surprised.
Pickups capable of reliably pulling a heavy U-hauler trailer usually aren't very good on gas. I even toyed with the idea of flying to the car, buying a junker pickup truck with a hitch and driving it back and selling the truck upon arrival. Not a bad idea but it all takes time.
When I drove the 968 from Atlanta, I gambled that it would make the trip but had plan B in my pocket ($$$). Luckily, it ran perfect and still does. But that's not an option for you it sounds like.
I feel your pain, BTDT. Dunno what I'll do next time. I guess it had better be a driver or a spanking good deal as the delivery costs need to be factored into your overall purchase price.
Another idea may be to put an advertisement in the Seattle (or NC) newspaper and see if someone might be able to tow it back for you....maybe an old couple with a Motorhome pulling a trailer? Rixter is in NC and may have an idea. His company should be hauling cars all the time.
Dad gone, I wish I had more positive information.
Good luck,
Harvey
When I was looking for a car hauler, I calculated the delivery for a non-running car into the purchase price and passed on several cars...only to buy a car that needed a Tbelt change and I didn't want to drive it, particularly in the salt/snow and ended up having it towed anyway. I got frustrated trying to find someone to haul it and I assure you the car hauling market is full of shysters, middle men who have a reputation for disavowing any responsibility for damages, etc. etc. I feel for you.
I finally lucked into an exotic car dealer (I saw an ad in the newspaper) who just happened to be coming back from a car show in Phoenix and got an enclosed trailer ride for just under what the gas would have cost me to haul it myself (He calculated it that way). He also only does the west coast. When gas was much cheaper it came to about $800 from Phoenix. The half-dozen car haulers (middle men "arrangers") that I talked with who were not expensive, were all certified scammers. Also, many will call you to get a contract with you...but they don't even own trucks! And some will delay months to deliver until they get cars going both directions. They subcontract with various haulers, with various levels of skill, and unknown reputations (sometimes even to them), insurance that doens't work when you make a claim, etc. Read the fine print, btw. I found it to be a frustrating experience.
Then there are the guys who actually own their own trucks and have a good reputation for hauling expensive exotics to car shows etc. They're nice, often booked pretty heavy, and let's say, not cheap. But you get what you pay for I guess.
I looked into renting a large Uhaul truck and putting it in the back...but costs were prohibitive...and you need loading ramps and it may not be allowed anyway? Before I lucked onto someone, I was talking with a guy from Las Vegas (whose name I forget) who had a good reputation and not bad pricing. He's delivered cars to people in the NW before but he drives both ways (as many do) so the costs aren't so cheap either. Enclosed also.
About the cheapest I found was to drive a pickup and tow back with a U-Hauler open trailer...but you have two-way gas costs to figure in and trailer rental. I looked into renting a truck at the pickup spot and driving it one-way and that was more expensive too.
If you can get it done for less than a couple thousand $$ (counting damages to your car) I'd be very surprised.
Pickups capable of reliably pulling a heavy U-hauler trailer usually aren't very good on gas. I even toyed with the idea of flying to the car, buying a junker pickup truck with a hitch and driving it back and selling the truck upon arrival. Not a bad idea but it all takes time.
When I drove the 968 from Atlanta, I gambled that it would make the trip but had plan B in my pocket ($$$). Luckily, it ran perfect and still does. But that's not an option for you it sounds like.
I feel your pain, BTDT. Dunno what I'll do next time. I guess it had better be a driver or a spanking good deal as the delivery costs need to be factored into your overall purchase price.
Another idea may be to put an advertisement in the Seattle (or NC) newspaper and see if someone might be able to tow it back for you....maybe an old couple with a Motorhome pulling a trailer? Rixter is in NC and may have an idea. His company should be hauling cars all the time.
Dad gone, I wish I had more positive information.
Good luck,
Harvey
05-23-2007, 10:34 PM
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Thanks Harvey, that's about how I know the situation too. Gas is too $$$ and time too precious to take a week-long trip right now too...