Car Shipping Company

[twalker920]

Hey there all my wise and helpful friends!

I *might* be buying a car from PA, and I'm in CO, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good, reliable, CAREFUL, car shipping company I could use. I'd love to fly out and drive it back but I just don't have the vacation time :(

I can search Google of course, but a known source is so much better.

Let me know! Thanks!

[vp277]

I had a good luck with finding shippers on this site: http://www.transportreviews.com/. My understanding is that some of these companies are brokers, so read the reviews carefully.

[twalker920]

Thanks for the tip. I actually found this site already and got some automated quotes...it would be cheaper for me to fly out, miss work, pay for gas and drive back lol.

Twist my arm!

BTW I am looking at a 2010 40th Anniversary Edition Nissan 370Z with only 20k miles. It's cherry. I want!

[vp277]

No doubt it's cheaper to fly one way and drive the car back then to pay for shipping, especially in an enclosed track. Plus you get to inspect the car and the trip could be fun - if time allows. Good luck with the Z!

[JoFotoz]

Hiya Tom

I'm working with a guy called DREW...

..at Auto Star Transport right now.

He's getting prices to ship Cyrks VX to me from Roswell..
...and seems pretty reasonable...so far!



1-888-802-8250 XT 2240

I am giving him lots of latitude on time..and it will be an open transporter..
..but he's probably worth a shot for your needs.

Maybe he'd do a deal if we both book?

Cheers

jo

[tom4bren]

The only problem with flying out & driving it back is that you'll need to work something out with the seller to either have the deal close upon your arrival home (& use his tags & insurance for the drive home) or FedEx you the title before you depart so you can get it registered and insured for the drive home. Either option has risk.

[Riff Raff]

I highly recommend D.A.S. (Dependable Auto Shippers). They have company outlets/stations across the entire USA. I had my VX shipped across the country for only $800 USD, and without a scratch. Check-out their website on the internet.

BTW, it's much cheaper to ship a vehicle rather than pay for a plane ticket, motels/hotels, food, wasted vacation time, loss of missing work hours, plus your new vehicle might break-down on the drive back home ($$$). The added-up costs can get really expensive!!! Ship it instead.

One last note-- If you buy any vehicle long distance, make damn sure you use www.Escrow.com as the monetary conduit to conduct the transaction. Escrow.com will give you a 3-day Inspection Period to have a certified mechanic in your hometown to check-out the vehicle and then you can decide to either Accept or Reject the purchase (just pay return shipping, but you won't get stuck with a lemon). C.Y.A.!!!

:bgwb:

[Otto]

Hi, also if you have AAA you can go with the sellar and title to any AAA office with your own insurance for the VX and they will issue temporary tags that I believe are good for 20 days so you can drive home. I think its a $75, fee for this service as long as you are a AAA member.

[nfpgasmask]

DAS has always been good for me. Used them 3 times.

http://www.dasautoshippers.com/

Bart

[twalker920]

Thanks for all the tips guys.

I actually have an independent inspector going out this afternoon to look at the car. The carfax is very clean, and I had the dealer send hi res photos of areas I wanted to look at closer. But the inspection includes a 180 point check and 2 mile test drive for $110 bucks using http://www.carchex.com/. Then flying and driving out won't be a big deal. Pretty sure I can do all that for well under the $800 I've been quoted for even an open transport.

I am using an escrow fund between my loan agent and the dealer, and the final payment will be a cashiers check I bring for the balance after I get to look at it myself. It's low mileage and in gorgeous shape, so I am just waiting for the inspection report to move on this. Boss already said take the two days (plus the weekend) to go get it...he's in to cars too. And I'll be picking up a female friend who is doing her doctor residency in Wichita, and we'll ride back from there to Denver together and hang out a bit :) So I have incentive to drive...

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I will keep you all updated on the adventure. Oh, and I'll be picking it up either the day before or on my birthday :)

[bartmanS4]

Tom, I really think this is too much car for you. I found something a little more your speed and much closer. Check this one out.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4011638324.html


http://images.craigslist.org/01212_1ReZl7Chf8h_600x450.jpg

[vp277]

I will keep you all updated on the adventure. Oh, and I'll be picking it up either the day before or on my birthday :)

post trip pictures, have fun!

[twalker920]

I ain't falling for no Asstek! :P My VX has enough back for my taste!


Tom, I really think this is too much car for you. I found something a little more your speed and much closer. Check this one out.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4011638324.html


http://images.craigslist.org/01212_1ReZl7Chf8h_600x450.jpg

[Drakebench]

I had 3 cars shipped from New Jersey to California, using different companies. My advice is take some of digital photos of your vehicle if its possible, before they load it up and keep them until your car is transported. Here is some car shipping cost information (http://bidux.com/transport/usatransport/). Don't look for the cheapest prices, sometimes it's worth the extra costs so its better to use reputable companies.

[Joe Darlington]

I will be heading out to Ft Laramie Wyoming (just north of Cheyenne) in early Nov to move our travel trailer to my wife's next assignment ( she's a travel Nurse). We could probably work something out if interested.

[twalker920]

Hey all thanks for all the input.

I'm actually flying out to Nashville this Friday to drive the car back. Ended up buying the same model with less miles from a different dealer.

It's going to be an epic road trip :)