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Old 11-24-2008, 10:28 PM
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Hi guys!
Moving to Florida (Tampa) from Penna. (Pittsburgh) Any recommendations on enclosed car transport? I need to bring down 4 cars, so better pricing is an issue.
Thank you!
Old 11-24-2008, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by twinreds
Hi guys!
Moving to Florida (Tampa) from Penna. (Pittsburgh) Any recommendations on enclosed car transport? I need to bring down 4 cars, so better pricing is an issue.
Thank you!
Intercity and DAS seem to be highly regarded on this forum. I recently got a quote from Intercity and it was quite high, but they are supposed to be the best.
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Intercity is excellent up and down the east coast; Reliable is also excellent and they go east and west as well. I have used both companies many times with great results. Very professional and caring.
Old 11-24-2008, 11:29 PM
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I used Fed Ex (Passport), Chicago to Seattle. Very happy with them. I would at least check out their prices and schedules. Best of luck.
Old 11-24-2008, 11:36 PM
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I'll drive the turbo!! I used reliable carriers from Az. to Mi. was happy.
Old 11-24-2008, 11:43 PM
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I used DeMoise Trk-Ing. Best prices for my quote of Durham NC to Seattle. Excellent driver, white glove (literally) service. Cool low-rider completely enclosed trailer.

http://www.demoise.com/

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Used Intercity twice, fantastic service.
With winter coming, I would definitely avoid open transport.
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You can also request 'top level front load'...that way your car(s) are rolled in and not started/moved until they reach the destination (and no risk of fluid leaks from above).
It is usually about $100 extra, I always ask for it.
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Intercity delivering the wife's Targa and the track appliance (36 hours door to door, FL to MA), roll on, roll off:


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Intercity was another one I heard a lot of good things about....except they don't seem to do a lot of transcontinental runs. Told me they don't have any runs up to Seattle so I was out of luck. Mainly up and down eastern states, so that should work out OK for you.
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I used Intercity, too. Best price (I got a half dozen quotes) and fine service. Buyer of my 3.0CSL used FedEx (Passport) and they were fine, too -- but I don't know what he paid.

If price is number one, two, and three concern, try Uship.com...
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I used Intercity when the car was originally shipped from San Diego to Missouri and was very happy with the results.
When I contacted them recently for a St. Louis to Fort Worth shippment THEY advised against using them as they said they are primarily East to West (and vice versa) shippers. They suggested using Passport/ FedEx.
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here's how my car arrived in De Moise Trk-Ing: in a trailer, in a plastic bag:


here's the low rider truck:


Coming off the trailer:
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Default Anyone heard or dealed with the following?:

Reliable Carriers
Exotic Car transport
High end transport
Premier auto carriers

At around $950 to $1050, these seem to be the least expensive
Thank you guys!
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I have used Horseless Carriage (once) and Intercity (5 times)

Intercity is definitely the best one that I have dealt with,


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