Shipping a car across country?

[rikubot]

Hi guys just looking for advice on the subject. I've done some research but I want to know what you all think, experiences, companies etc. car would be going from Colorado to Asheboro NC. Thanks.

- Mike

[70 sublime]

I do not know but might help to know if it was a classic car enclosed trailer type thing or just a regular car one could just drive ?

[rikubot]

It's just a roller right now. Body with fenders, k frame, steering, and rear axle.

[ACUDANUT]

 Good luck. These companies that haul cars, double in price if it does not run.  If it runs, it's normally a buck a mile. Ain't cheap.

[b5blue]

Look for the topic "Here is where I'm going next". He's a member who hauls.

[rikubot]

Thank you sir 
I sent him a message.

[green69rt]

Good luck. These companies that haul cars, double in price if it does not run.  If it runs, it's normally a buck a mile. Ain't cheap.

Acudanut is real close.  I just shipped a car from Houston TX to Kansas City MO.  It was $775.  It's right at 750 miles.  Car was driven onto and off the carrier.  Diff companies have different rules so make sure you find out what they are.  One time I shipped a car they would not take it if it had more than 1/4 tank of gas.  Some allow you to put stuff inside the car, some don't.  I think it all has to do with weight but not sure.

[gtx6970]

I plan to use Passport Transport here , very very soon.
I have  quotes anywhere from $750 ( open carrier ) to $2800 ( enclosed carrier )
From Cinn Ohio to Tucson AZ

Passport came in at $1800 door to door

[rikubot]

I have gotten very similar quotes. Pretty much non-stop emails, texts, and phone calls since I submitted a request for an estimate online. Please keep me posted on your experience with that company. Their site looked nice and seemed easy to use so I asked for a quote. I did read that it said they only ship cars under 16'. The Charger comes in at a whopping 18".

[b5blue]

Try "U Ship" where they bid against each other?

[70 sublime]

Try "U Ship" where they bid against each other?

I was thinking the same thing
If you get lucky you might find someone on a return trip empty looking for a load

[rikubot]

I have read some pretty bad stories about a lot of the shippers going for the lowest bid...

[ACUDANUT]

A lot of them speak poor english and will not stop bothering you... also.  Most are brokers, not owner/operators and they only get paid if they seal the deal with a shipping company...Your going to love this experience.  

[rikubot]

Haha yeah I'm already not excited about this. I have a friend that said I could use his truck (for $500 and the use of my car for the duration) but after factoring in the time off, gas, insurance, and headache I don't think it would be a good way to go.

[gtx6970]

I did the U ship thing.
Never again will I do that again.

I got probably 50 emails , calls or texts with prices all over the map.  FYI, They are ALL brokers
Bottom bid  quotes get picked up if / when the hauler has NOTHING else remotely close to where your pickup point is at.  I was told it could take 2 to 6 weeks to get it on a truck and several weeks before it gets delivered. Plus MOST of them its open carrier, NOT an option for me .

I know of a couple people who used passport .  The car was picked up in right about a week ,, delivered in under a week later.  Fully enclosed and once picked up you get GPS tracking thats avail 24/7

option 1 - I considered flying back and driving it out,  But in a car that  gets 5 maybe 6 miles per gallon  ( 11.5 to 1 Street hemis LOVE/NEED really good  fuel,,,and lots of it  ) Ok,,,,NOT a good idea. Actually realized that's a horrible idea. BUT,,,,,would be cool if I was to be able to say I drove a Street Hemi car across country .

options 2  - Flying back and rent truck and trailer to haul it back .  
BUT,  By the time you figure rental , fuel , hotel , food etc etc . Passport was actually cheaper in the long run.    Not to mention I would NOT get ANY sleep with the car sitting on a open trailer in some hotel parking lot in the middle of the country. 

Talked to a couple smaller private transport people . NONE could beat Passports quote or timeline

[gtx6970]

PS,
Once I seal the deal on this car I will book the haul.
Current timeline Im looking at is early/mid Sept to get this one shipped

[b5blue]

Good Luck! 

[rikubot]

That makes total sense to me too. I thought about renting my buddy's truck and trailer but the numbers just didn't add up, so I can imagine getting 5, 6 miles to the gallon with the good gas would be outrageous. I submitted a quote to passport and I'm still waiting to hear back. Also still haven't heard back from the guy in here that does it.

[gtx6970]

That makes total sense to me too. I thought about renting my buddy's truck and trailer but the numbers just didn't add up, so I can imagine getting 5, 6 miles to the gallon with the good gas would be outrageous. I submitted a quote to passport and I'm still waiting to hear back. Also still haven't heard back from the guy in here that does it.

PM sent

[rikubot]

I submitted for a quote from Passport a few days ago and still haven't heard back. Anyone know about how long that takes?

[gtx6970]

When I did mine. I got it back next day.

Maybe try again

[rikubot]

Anyone messed with KT Transport?

[Bad B-rad]

In December 2016 I had my Charger shipped from CA to NY, and was $700 in open transport, or $1100 or $1200 in the enclosed transport.
Because it was going across the USA I went with enclosed.
It took 3 or 4 days.
I still have shipping slip, if his contact info is needed.
I think I called a shipping broker, and they found the transport guy, but I do have his info somewhere, not the broker.
My car also did not run.
Now this was 4 years ago so who knows what prices are now.

[rikubot]

I'd love to have his information. I'm willing to bet the cost has gone up but if he does good work it is worth it to me.

[b5blue]

Much of the pricing has to do with pickup and drop offs around your run so time flexibility can effect price if willing to wait yet commit.