Hullo Crew
Wondering if shipping a car cross the country is a good idea.
Other than missing out on a great drive in a fast car for days it seems easier on the body and checkbook. Any clues for companies?
Thanks
Loops

 

I used Reliable (big orange rigs) when I shipped mine. I had a friend who new a guy so I got a good deal. They are first class. I'd drive if I had to do it again. Unless your buying a garage queen.

 

I used InterCity, reasonable rates and it was covered. Cost under $1200.
Wish I had driven Denver to SF!

 

InterCity is the way to go IMHO. They took my car from Bangor, Maine to Phoenix with no problems. Do a search and you will find out who the trustworthy companies are.

 

I was very pleased with DeMoise. A little less $ than Intercity. Very good service and communication. You may want to search for "transport" etc. Many thoughts on this topic.

FedEx seems to be the new 800# gorilla volume-wise, but I have no personal experience.

 

I've used Horseless Carriage Carriers before. They're the preferred domestic transport for Ferrari, for what thats worth.

Sorry, don't remember pricing.

 

Much safer than driving long distances. Why put the miles on it unless you have the time and inclination for that cross country jaunt?
I used Passport (Fed-Ex logistics) last. I paid a little more to have it top loaded vs. being on the bottom. They were the least expensive hauler I found at that time.
Shop around, prices are all over the board. Get the bottom line delivered price. Some carriers give you a rate then add a fuel surcharge when you get the bill.
I've used in the past:Passport, Horseless Carriage and Intercity.
Good luck with your search.

 

+1 for InterCity

 

I have used Dependable Auto Shippers, Ebay reccomended, on three occassions and would use them again. Shipped from Florida to California. No problems other then running a couple days over their estimates on two trips, but were a week early the other time. I believe they ship our cars, Porsches, in enclosed trailers.
Phil

 

HogHaulers out of Portland Oregon has trucks heading to and from the west coast, trucked my car from Dallas to Seattle for $1600.00 included were misc parts boxes and a pair of factory sport seats. An enclosed trailer is a must if you really care about the car.

 

I shiped mine from SFO when I bought it to Tampa and used Dependable Auto Shippers. It was $1700, top load enclosed trailer. Arrived early.

 

Have used two of the recomended carriers mentioined, I have one big NO-NO
Do not use any one that uses a terminal system. Even though they tell your car will be shipped covered, what they do not tell you is it can sit, out side un attended for up to a week waiting for the next truck to pick it up.

 

Excellent knowledge. Thanks Gents

 

Intercity. Used them and am VERY glad I did. Seattle to Silver Spring MD.

Good luck,
Steve