Auto Transport?

40TH4ME

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

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!

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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.

m4a1mustang

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.

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MacLean

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

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

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.

LakeShow

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

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MacLean

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

Word... I used to do brooklyn to ft lauderdale and miami in car in my Rx7. Lol

UNKNOWN_370

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.

DWS44

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

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MattP725

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.

MattP725

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.