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Cheapest way to ship non-running car from Cali to Illinois
Who's done it...doesn't have to be fancy..just get it here to Illinois.
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08-04-2004, 08:10 PM
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Thanks Noah. I was hoping it would be in that range. I have a trailer so I can go to the nearest terminal.
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08-05-2004, 05:32 AM
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I had a car shipped from irvine CA to Burlington Wisconsin cost about 650. No engine or trans in the car!!
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08-05-2004, 05:48 AM
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Very promising. Which firm did you use Ben?
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08-05-2004, 06:11 AM
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I have shipped rollers....the company's policy vary on the loads they have. Try a google on car shipping...it will bring a bid site that you put in your request and they email back to you quotes.....stand by status also gives you a 10% discount but you wait a bit.
Trips east to west are usually a little higher...due to people coming this way and not the other....
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08-05-2004, 06:34 AM
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Thanks mike..
..and by your east to west comment... is the west coast OK? Figure with the one-way flux of cars and people .. you guys should be packed in like sardines and we in the east will be owning 100 acre estates for cheap soon 
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08-05-2004, 06:38 AM
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Nah....they come west and fly flush with big bucks in the pockets....then flee with their stuff packed IN the car......after they see the housing prices...
Guy down the street just bought a million dollar tear down.....
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08-05-2004, 06:41 AM
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most shipping companies i called charged extra for a car that didnt start. i paid $150 more for my 75. i used aries auto transport. at the time my total was $700.
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08-05-2004, 07:03 AM
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Can't remeber the name of the company but found them on the web. It was based out of southern CA,New mexico area.
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08-05-2004, 07:07 AM
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Thanks guys. I have a bid request in with one of the clearing house type of places. We'll see.
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08-05-2004, 07:11 AM
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First quote back: $1095
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08-05-2004, 07:55 AM
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Souk it cost me $550 from LA to Germany
renkins international (spelling?)....not sure if they do USA stuff.
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08-05-2004, 08:01 AM
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Make sure the quote is for open hauling....some of the quotes will for enclosed....more money.....
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08-05-2004, 08:04 AM
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Great Smitty. I'll give them a call..that wasn't the speciall military rate was it? You know the one that they give you guys so one of their sister companies can charge $100 for a screw driver to another US division
WUF! WUF! (GETTING CLOSE!)I got another quote back: $950 door to door, no terminals...might be able to better that when I call them. |
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08-05-2004, 08:06 AM
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The clearing house out of NY that I started with was 800
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08-05-2004, 08:06 AM
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Starting to look better gang...thanks for the tips.
Mike, I see that you may be right, as the quotes don't state enclosed or open..which is a good chance the are quoting the enclosed rate. I'll call and confirm. Thanks. |
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08-05-2004, 08:08 AM
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It should run you about $600, i'll check with my buddy who's sent several cars coast to coast.
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08-05-2004, 08:17 AM
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Thanks Big D...
I checked with the $950 company..and no way Jose! That was the basic running vehicle, open trailer rate. |
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08-05-2004, 08:27 AM
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I have shipped a few cars coast to coast to and from Florida. Most were running a couple were not. I have yet to see a transport company do it for less than 825.00. The best deal I got was from an independent who was coming back half empty. If you have the time you can get it back to the East cost for 600 bux but it will take time.
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08-05-2004, 10:45 AM
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most of the numbers you call are to a broker. so they add a fee. if you could call the independent guys, i bet it will be a few bills cheaper. i have one dude, but he stays on I-10. i dont think that helps you.
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08-05-2004, 11:31 AM
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