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iBRZ · 11-19-2012, 02:19 PM

Can anyone recommend a car shipping company? I'm shipping my BRZ from WI to Los Angeles, hoping for something enclosed.

Thanks in Advance!

iamkyle · 11-19-2012, 02:49 PM

buy ticket to WI, drive back

Turbowned · 11-19-2012, 02:51 PM

I see these guys a lot:

http://www.reliablecarriers.com/default.cfm

TuxedoCartman · 11-19-2012, 02:56 PM

I've had some really good service from Dependable Auto Shippers, and one really bad shipment. I think they take better care of you if you pony up for enclosed transport; otherwise, you're just some plebe who needs his junk moved.

bestwheelbase · 11-19-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TuxedoCartman

I think they take better care of you if you pony up for enclosed transport; otherwise, you're just some plebe who needs his junk moved.

I too have had a few good experience with Dependable Auto Shippers. And I agree with your statement above that paying more for enclosed service probably gets better service too. Kinda like UPS Ground versus Overnight.

Never used them, but I see Horseless Carriage a lot. They cater to enthusiast cars.

iBRZ · 11-19-2012, 05:28 PM

Thanks everybody!!

fistpoint · 11-19-2012, 05:47 PM

Cheap plane ticket(dealer might even pick you up from airport), gas money, consumables money, one night at a Motel 6.

That will probably cost less than shipping the car...and you get to break it in quickly.

iBRZ · 11-19-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fistpoint

Cheap plane ticket(dealer might even pick you up from airport), gas money, consumables money, one night at a Motel 6.

That will probably cost less than shipping the car...and you get to break it in quickly.

2200 miles to LA. I figured I could do 800 a day, so it would still probably be three days -- and with the CEL issues floating around I didn't risk being stuck in the middle of some cornhuskers in Nebraska. Plus -- snow in Colorado -- knowing my luck I'd be a rock magnet before the clear bra went on.

I did think about it though, delivery is gonna take at least two weeks now.

I guess I'll just have to take a long road trip this summer instead.

fistpoint · 11-19-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hazzzy

2200 miles to LA. I figured I could do 800 a day, so it would still probably be three days -- and with the CEL issues floating around I didn't risk being stuck in the middle of some cornhuskers in Nebraska. Plus -- snow in Colorado -- knowing my luck I'd be a rock magnet before the clear bra went on.

I did think about it though, delivery is gonna take at least two weeks now.

I guess I'll just have to take a long road trip this summer instead.

I didn't realize it was THAT far...not sure I'd want to drive that much either. I've done almost exactly half that and had fun, but doubling it would be a chore.

Doc · 11-19-2012, 08:45 PM

I've used " Exotic Car Transport " a few times with very good success and rates. Although they are out of Orlando, Florida, they cover the nation. 800-766-8797
http://www.exoticcartransport.com/

FYI: Sometimes it is worth it to pay a bit more to have top quality. Enclosed transport is the way to go for a new car in my opinion.

sastexan · 11-21-2012, 01:34 PM

I have used a broker twice - and recommended him to a few friends who used him - there are a lot of shady characters in the business. This guy is legit, honest, responsive. He wasn't the cheapest, but by only $50 or so when I compared it.

Alan M. Beveridge
Goldwing Auto Carriers, Inc.
Office: 561-951-0542
Cell: 561-215-7809
Fax: 561-423-3768
Url: www.gwacarriers.com
Email: abeveridge@gwacarriers.com

Tell him Steven who used to have the Contour SVT sent you.

Tayw2er · 12-27-2012, 01:26 PM

Check Bidux website, I had my cars shipped with this company twice from New Jersey to Texas. I dont remember exactly how much it cost me but I can say that their prices are relatively low.

EBMCS03 · 12-27-2012, 04:14 PM

Throwing in another good carrier for reference.

http://www.horselesscarriage.com/

whitefrs · 12-27-2012, 04:15 PM

uship.com

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fistpoint Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Supercharged Golf Cart Location: Estados Unitos Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 75 Thanked 364 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cheap plane ticket(dealer might even pick you up from airport), gas money, consumables money, one night at a Motel 6. That will probably cost less than shipping the car...and you get to break it in quickly.

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Doc Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: South Florida Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I've used " Exotic Car Transport " a few times with very good success and rates. Although they are out of Orlando, Florida, they cover the nation. 800-766-8797 http://www.exoticcartransport.com/ FYI: Sometimes it is worth it to pay a bit more to have top quality. Enclosed transport is the way to go for a new car in my opinion.

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Tayw2er Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BMW 335is Location: Philly Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check Bidux website, I had my cars shipped with this company twice from New Jersey to Texas. I dont remember exactly how much it cost me but I can say that their prices are relatively low.

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EBMCS03 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: So Cal Posts: 222 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Throwing in another good carrier for reference. http://www.horselesscarriage.com/

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