Auto Transport?

40TH4ME · 04-25-2012, 08:14 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anybody has used a reliable auto transport service? Florida to North Carolina. They ALL seem to be brokers and are chomping at the bit and stabbbing each other in the back to get my business (none of which I feel comfortable letting take Iris).

I did a search and was surprised to see so little on the topic. Maybe because they are our pride and joy? Work and not wanting to put the miles on her are my defenses.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

Nismodean · 04-25-2012, 08:23 AM

Why transport it when you can drive it! I'm not a fan of keeping low miles on cars, that's like keeping low useage on a blender to keep the blade revolution counter low (silly example I know). Use it for what it's meant to be used for!

40TH4ME · 04-25-2012, 08:37 AM

Mr. Dean, you do have a point there. Resale value is one reason for keeping low miles though that's not my view. I just want to keep her new and perfect. That sounds as silly as the blender analogy doesn't it? At any rate, you do have me reconsidering driving her up. I have a few plans for her that I want to get working on so I need to get her up here.

So, question still stands; if anybody knows of a transport outfit please let me (us) know.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-25-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 40TH4ME

Mr. Dean, you do have a point there. Resale value is one reason for keeping low miles though that's not my view. I just want to keep her new and perfect. That sounds as silly as the blender analogy doesn't it? At any rate, you do have me reconsidering driving her up. I have a few plans for her that I want to get working on so I need to get her up here.

So, question still stands; if anybody knows of a transport outfit please let me (us) know.

I mean really dude. This is a great time to have some fun in your Z. And Fl to NC isn't that long of a trip. You are so worried about keeping her perfect... what if transport gets in a wreck? Now she's fked. You'll have to get it fixed or get a new one. Either way? You are taking a risk and its ONLY a car dude.

The corniest part about people who hate driving there Z is that the VQ hits peak power @ 30k. 30k to 150k is the cars peak. I'm dying to hit 30k then I will savor the next 120k. Next thing you know, the car is 7 years old. 5,000 miles on it and you want something else. And you will be able to say you owned a pristine Z but will never be able to give any real feedback on how good the car was cuz u were never in it. Lol.

MacLean · 04-25-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I mean really dude. This is a great time to have some fun in your Z. And Fl to NC isn't that long of a trip. You are so worried about keeping her perfect... what if transport gets in a wreck? Now she's fked. You'll have to get it fixed or get a new one. Either way? You are taking a risk and its ONLY a car dude.

The corniest part about people who hate driving there Z is that the VQ hits peak power @ 30k. 30k to 150k is the cars peak. I'm dying to hit 30k then I will savor the next 120k. Next thing you know, the car is 7 years old. 5,000 miles on it and you want something else. And you will be able to say you owned a pristine Z but will never be able to give any real feedback on how good the car was cuz u were never in it. Lol.

Well if the idiot was to get into a wreck, then they will get you a new one w/o any questions. I would demand a new one b/c I wouldn't want that one even if it was to get fixed.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-25-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

Well if the idiot was to get into a wreck, then they will get you a new one w/o any questions. I would demand a new one b/c I wouldn't want that one even if it was to get fixed.

Yeah, but the point isn't getting the new one. The point is, enjoy the Z cuz anything can happen. Its not worth being so protective over material possessions. They are meant to be enjoyed, not adored.
Of course u get a new one. That's whatt insurance is for. But you will still be out of a Z for a few months before getting processed.

MattP725 · 04-25-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

Well if the idiot was to get into a wreck, then they will get you a new one w/o any questions. I would demand a new one b/c I wouldn't want that one even if it was to get fixed.

Lol good luck with "demanding a new one"... the law of contractual obligation is that you are to be made whole... replacing a car with a brand new one regardless of you not wanting it is exceeding the value of the used car... now if it is a new car you might have an argument IF you haven't taken delivery of the vehicle from the dealership but chances are if you've signed paperwork they are under no obligation to do anything more than put the car back in its original condition.

Ask anyone that has been hit by another driver... the insurance company won't buy you a new car because you don't want the one that has been fixed... it sucks but that is life.

m4a1mustang · 04-25-2012, 08:42 AM

PM FuszNissan. He ships a lot of cars to customers across the country so he might be able to recommend some names.

Otherwise you might want to call some higher end dealerships and see who they use to ship their cars. I have heard some horror stories with car transport, so you really want to make sure you choose the right carrier.

MacLean · 04-25-2012, 10:53 AM

Your local Nissan dealership should know of somebody who would transport the car on a flat bed for you. I had my '12 Nismo transported from 200 miles away b/c I did not want to damage the front bump with rock dings. I thought it would be silly for me to drive it back considering that I was going to put PPF on the car as soon as I got it.

chrischhorn · 04-25-2012, 11:04 AM

what about overseas transport? Might be lookin to Ship my car from Texas to Hawaii. sorry to thread jack.

LakeShow · 04-25-2012, 11:34 AM

Florida to NC is not even a bad drive at all. If anything it's a fun drive on a nice day.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-25-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Florida to NC is not even a bad drive at all. If anything it's a fun drive on a nice day.

Word... I used to do brooklyn to ft lauderdale and miami in car in

my Rx7. Lol

DWS44 · 04-25-2012, 12:37 PM

I have used "Reliable" in the past on a Corvette purchase from MI to NC...and found them anything but "reliable". I would avoid them like the plague now, given my experience with them and the piss poor customer service (or lack thereof) that I received. Failed/empty promises on scheduling abound and almost ZERO communication once the payment was received. I know I've heard a few other stories around the Vette community that suggested I wasn't alone in my bad experience with them.

To the OP, if you are on any sort of schedule, make sure you know well ahead of time what their schedule is, as once they have the car, you are at the shipper's mercy to do whatever/whenever they please with your car...at least that was my experience with "Reliable".

Good Luck!

kenchan · 04-25-2012, 12:44 PM

40th- all you need is

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MattP725 · 04-25-2012, 01:58 PM

You risk far greater damage with a transport than you would with driving the car... open carriers fling dirt and dust around, have steep ramps at times which your car will scrape on, and are often driven by the lowest denominator of human being (not all of them) infact it is generally known that they will steal any part out of the car that is not bolted down including spare tires, lug wrenches, etc... my friend had this happen with his Corvette...

No one will care for your car like you do...

If after everyones reco you still decide to transport the car, I would reco an enclosed carrier... they are much more expensive but you run less risk of damage on the ride. If you or someone you know has an SUV you might also be able to rent a car carrier from Uhaul.

04-25-2012, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
40TH4ME Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Texas Lubbock Posts: 68 Drives: 2011 PPW Rep Power: 16	Auto Transport? Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anybody has used a reliable auto transport service? Florida to North Carolina. They ALL seem to be brokers and are chomping at the bit and stabbbing each other in the back to get my business (none of which I feel comfortable letting take Iris). I did a search and was surprised to see so little on the topic. Maybe because they are our pride and joy? Work and not wanting to put the miles on her are my defenses. Thanks in advance, Mark

04-25-2012, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	Why transport it when you can drive it! I'm not a fan of keeping low miles on cars, that's like keeping low useage on a blender to keep the blade revolution counter low (silly example I know). Use it for what it's meant to be used for! __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

04-25-2012, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	PM FuszNissan. He ships a lot of cars to customers across the country so he might be able to recommend some names. Otherwise you might want to call some higher end dealerships and see who they use to ship their cars. I have heard some horror stories with car transport, so you really want to make sure you choose the right carrier. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-25-2012, 11:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Florida to NC is not even a bad drive at all. If anything it's a fun drive on a nice day. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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04-25-2012, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
40TH4ME Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Texas Lubbock Posts: 68 Drives: 2011 PPW Rep Power: 16	Mr. Dean, you do have a point there. Resale value is one reason for keeping low miles though that's not my view. I just want to keep her new and perfect. That sounds as silly as the blender analogy doesn't it? At any rate, you do have me reconsidering driving her up. I have a few plans for her that I want to get working on so I need to get her up here. So, question still stands; if anybody knows of a transport outfit please let me (us) know.

04-25-2012, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 17	Your local Nissan dealership should know of somebody who would transport the car on a flat bed for you. I had my '12 Nismo transported from 200 miles away b/c I did not want to damage the front bump with rock dings. I thought it would be silly for me to drive it back considering that I was going to put PPF on the car as soon as I got it.

04-25-2012, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 17	what about overseas transport? Might be lookin to Ship my car from Texas to Hawaii. sorry to thread jack.

04-25-2012, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
DWS44 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 103 Drives: 17 Vette Grand Sport Rep Power: 17	I have used "Reliable" in the past on a Corvette purchase from MI to NC...and found them anything but "reliable". I would avoid them like the plague now, given my experience with them and the piss poor customer service (or lack thereof) that I received. Failed/empty promises on scheduling abound and almost ZERO communication once the payment was received. I know I've heard a few other stories around the Vette community that suggested I wasn't alone in my bad experience with them. To the OP, if you are on any sort of schedule, make sure you know well ahead of time what their schedule is, as once they have the car, you are at the shipper's mercy to do whatever/whenever they please with your car...at least that was my experience with "Reliable". Good Luck!

04-25-2012, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	40th- all you need is and

04-25-2012, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 18	You risk far greater damage with a transport than you would with driving the car... open carriers fling dirt and dust around, have steep ramps at times which your car will scrape on, and are often driven by the lowest denominator of human being (not all of them) infact it is generally known that they will steal any part out of the car that is not bolted down including spare tires, lug wrenches, etc... my friend had this happen with his Corvette... No one will care for your car like you do... If after everyones reco you still decide to transport the car, I would reco an enclosed carrier... they are much more expensive but you run less risk of damage on the ride. If you or someone you know has an SUV you might also be able to rent a car carrier from Uhaul.