Anyone shipped a car lately?
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- NG (Second 100 Outposters!)
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?
Thanks for the Google Voice trick, that's what I am using for now.
I have a quote from Reliable Carriers for $1215. Allegedly I should get a 10% discount because I have insurance through Hagerty and it's not clear if this is with the discount or now. I need to call to find out.
I tried the Intercity Lines online quote form - but it's broken . Returns an SQL error. They need a better database developer.... I sent an email to them with the same info as their quote form demands. They are based here in MA, and I do like to "buy local".
I have a quote from autotransportdirect.com who is a broker for $1120 broken down into a $200 broker fee and the rest due to the driver on delivery. I think that the extra $95 to go with reliable carriers would be worth it so this one is likely out. I suspect all other brokers will be similar.
These are all for enclosed shipping, not that I am concerned about the car getting dirty. I don't think it will like the approach and departure angles of the open car hauler trailers.
@Dr_Strangelove (whew!), the last car I had shipped was my '78 280Z. It was shipped via "top load open trailer". The driver was quite nice, the car arrived promptly without any visible damage, however he managed to jam the gas pedal to the floor and sat in the car with the engine zinging off the rev limiter for *minutes* before he turned off the key. Later I found a cracked head which had not shown up in my pre-purchase inspection and I believe that the head cracked during this abuse.
I have a quote from Reliable Carriers for $1215. Allegedly I should get a 10% discount because I have insurance through Hagerty and it's not clear if this is with the discount or now. I need to call to find out.
I tried the Intercity Lines online quote form - but it's broken . Returns an SQL error. They need a better database developer.... I sent an email to them with the same info as their quote form demands. They are based here in MA, and I do like to "buy local".
I have a quote from autotransportdirect.com who is a broker for $1120 broken down into a $200 broker fee and the rest due to the driver on delivery. I think that the extra $95 to go with reliable carriers would be worth it so this one is likely out. I suspect all other brokers will be similar.
These are all for enclosed shipping, not that I am concerned about the car getting dirty. I don't think it will like the approach and departure angles of the open car hauler trailers.
@Dr_Strangelove (whew!), the last car I had shipped was my '78 280Z. It was shipped via "top load open trailer". The driver was quite nice, the car arrived promptly without any visible damage, however he managed to jam the gas pedal to the floor and sat in the car with the engine zinging off the rev limiter for *minutes* before he turned off the key. Later I found a cracked head which had not shown up in my pre-purchase inspection and I believe that the head cracked during this abuse.
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?
I think/hope you will be pleased with Reliable. They seemed like a professional outfit to me.theprf wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:03 am Thanks for the Google Voice trick, that's what I am using for now.
I have a quote from Reliable Carriers for $1215. Allegedly I should get a 10% discount because I have insurance through Hagerty and it's not clear if this is with the discount or now. I need to call to find out.
I tried the Intercity Lines online quote form - but it's broken . Returns an SQL error. They need a better database developer.... I sent an email to them with the same info as their quote form demands. They are based here in MA, and I do like to "buy local".
I have a quote from autotransportdirect.com who is a broker for $1120 broken down into a $200 broker fee and the rest due to the driver on delivery. I think that the extra $95 to go with reliable carriers would be worth it so this one is likely out. I suspect all other brokers will be similar.
These are all for enclosed shipping, not that I am concerned about the car getting dirty. I don't think it will like the approach and departure angles of the open car hauler trailers.
@Dr_Strangelove (whew!), the last car I had shipped was my '78 280Z. It was shipped via "top load open trailer". The driver was quite nice, the car arrived promptly without any visible damage, however he managed to jam the gas pedal to the floor and sat in the car with the engine zinging off the rev limiter for *minutes* before he turned off the key. Later I found a cracked head which had not shown up in my pre-purchase inspection and I believe that the head cracked during this abuse.
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- NG (Second 100 Outposters!)
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?
I've hired Reliable for the shipping. Further bulletins as events warrant.
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- NG (Second 100 Outposters!)
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Reliable has already picked up the car - less than 24h after I bought the service. The truck driver told the seller/shipper that he'd be up here Monday, the truck is going to Florida first..
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- NG (Second 100 Outposters!)
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Good heavens the driver just called and will be here tomorrow by noon!
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You sure he isn't driving the Turbo and just renting a truck to put it of for the last few miles to drop it off to you?
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I forgot to mention that part of the service to theprf...
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He said he was also delivering a 1976 Maserati to Cambridge, so that must be on the Turbo's roof rack...
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I only use burner phones for hookers and blow...
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Wait...did you just say that out loud!!??
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