Transporting car across country - recommendations?
02-08-2018 | 01:32 AM
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Transporting car across country - recommendations?
New to Porsche and hunting for my first one. whats the preferred way to ship a used 911 across country? Might buy one 2200 miles away....and totally lack the time to drive it out myself.... southeast to Arizona...
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02-08-2018 | 03:26 AM
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I just went through this. If it's from a dealer, they should be able to post the transport to Central Dispatch. I believe that in Central Dispatch, they will be able to see how much was paid for recent similar transports. Then they can post how much you're willing to pay. Different rates for enclosed vs open transports. if you want it moved quickly, you'll have to post a higher amount. If you're willing to wait, you can post a lower amount and wait for someone to pick it up while on another delivery.
Another way is to go through a broker... who will quote you a price that includes their fees. A more honorable broker won't ask for a deposit. A more questionable broker may quote you a low price, require a $100+ deposit and tell you a week later that no one has picked up your car and that you need to increase what you're willing to pay. They post on the exact same boards as the dealer would (Central Dispatch, etc.). Some of the brokers who seem more honest are: A-1 Auto Transport and Great American Auto Transport. Acme (based in Texas, I think) does the auto transports for AAA. They seemed very honest, have their own trucks and also post some shipments on the dispatch boards... but they were a little on the high side. The price completely depends on how popular your route is (or transports through your route), how quickly you want it picked up and some dumb luck in timing. Most prices are all inclusive (includes any applicable taxes, etc.) and COD (collect on delivery). For reference, in January I had shipped a 991 from an obscure place in Colorado to the Seattle area for $1350.
Your dealer might have an independent driver whom they use. Will most likely be more expensive, but probably more reliable and more immediate. For more popular routes like NYC to LA, it would probably be pretty reasonable. I hope this info was helpful.
Another way is to go through a broker... who will quote you a price that includes their fees. A more honorable broker won't ask for a deposit. A more questionable broker may quote you a low price, require a $100+ deposit and tell you a week later that no one has picked up your car and that you need to increase what you're willing to pay. They post on the exact same boards as the dealer would (Central Dispatch, etc.). Some of the brokers who seem more honest are: A-1 Auto Transport and Great American Auto Transport. Acme (based in Texas, I think) does the auto transports for AAA. They seemed very honest, have their own trucks and also post some shipments on the dispatch boards... but they were a little on the high side. The price completely depends on how popular your route is (or transports through your route), how quickly you want it picked up and some dumb luck in timing. Most prices are all inclusive (includes any applicable taxes, etc.) and COD (collect on delivery). For reference, in January I had shipped a 991 from an obscure place in Colorado to the Seattle area for $1350.
Your dealer might have an independent driver whom they use. Will most likely be more expensive, but probably more reliable and more immediate. For more popular routes like NYC to LA, it would probably be pretty reasonable. I hope this info was helpful.
02-08-2018 | 08:59 AM
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When I bought my 2017 Cayenne S from a dealer in Utah (I'm in VA) I had it shipped via Intercity ... great service and a reasonable rate -- notice I said reasonable, not cheap.... I liked dealing directly with the transportation company and had no interest on going through a broker and letting them pick the transportation company....
02-08-2018 | 09:29 AM
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If you go through a broker, you don't know what company will get the job. I've used Intercity many times and they are amazing. Incredibly professional and never leave you worrying about your vehicle while in transport.
02-08-2018 | 09:36 AM
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I’ve shipped several cars around the country over the years. My learned advice is;
a. Don’t use a broker.
b. Pay the extra money and stay with the major carriers, i.e. Intercity, Horseless, Reliable.
DaveGee
a. Don’t use a broker.
b. Pay the extra money and stay with the major carriers, i.e. Intercity, Horseless, Reliable.
DaveGee
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02-08-2018 | 10:25 AM
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http://www.exoticcartransport.com/
Highly recommended. I used them to bring home the GT3 from Porsche of Annapolis. Their HQ is located in Winter Garden, FL, just few miles from my home.
Highly recommended. I used them to bring home the GT3 from Porsche of Annapolis. Their HQ is located in Winter Garden, FL, just few miles from my home.
02-08-2018 | 11:09 AM
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I have used Gran Turismo , they are 1st class company, from tpa to dallas and it was about 1200
https://www.gtms-quotes.com/
https://www.gtms-quotes.com/
02-08-2018 | 11:16 AM
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Porsche had plycar transport my 2015 GT3 from Davisville, RI to Tacoma, WA. Brand new, my build from port to dealer in Pacific NW. Selling dealer was in Pennsylvania. 1200 enclosed carrier. Next car I bought from same out of state dealer went through San Diego to same courtesy dealership 2016 GT4.
Plycargroup.com
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