Car Shipping Company Recommendations?

CLM5 · 04-10-2018, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the recommendations so far... should probably add - I've looked into a few, but none of the services I found let you pick specific dates for shipping. They just gave you a window over like a 2 week period and said they may pick it up and drop it off anywhere within that timeframe. That won't work for me... Have the companies you guys have used allowed you to pick specific dates?

clevemont · 04-10-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CLM5

Thanks for the recommendations so far... should probably add - I've looked into a few, but none of the services I found let you pick specific dates for shipping. They just gave you a window over like a 2 week period and said they may pick it up and drop it off anywhere within that timeframe. That won't work for me... Have the companies you guys have used allowed you to pick specific dates?

Executive Auto gives you a 5-day window to find a driver once you sign the contract and then gives you a 5-day window for delivery once picked up. For me, total time from contract to delivery was 6 days.

MalibuBimmer · 04-11-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CLM5

Thanks for the recommendations so far... should probably add - I've looked into a few, but none of the services I found let you pick specific dates for shipping. They just gave you a window over like a 2 week period and said they may pick it up and drop it off anywhere within that timeframe. That won't work for me... Have the companies you guys have used allowed you to pick specific dates?

Jennifer's carriers (Ship A Car Direct) picked up on exact dates.

The0pportunist · 04-11-2018, 12:45 PM

Give it to your pal to drive it down for you?

CLM5 · 04-11-2018, 04:40 PM

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Give it to your pal to drive it down for you?

That was my first idea, but pretty much everyone I know is in Chicago and I'm down in Florida.

beemer_m6 · 04-14-2018, 11:43 PM

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Ran into a bit of an emergency this week, and instead of driving from Florida to Illinois this week, I have to fly. I'd like to get the m4 shipped in an enclosed truck, but have absolutely no experience with doing this.

Anyone have any suggestions of who to contact or deal with?

Hi, were you able to find one? Im also looking for an enclosed carrier that schedules a specific date for pickup. Thanks.

Nkc · 04-15-2018, 05:42 AM

I've gone with TFX for enclosed shipping several times from Montreal to Vancouver. They're the best in the business as far as I'm concerned.

M3SCUZZI · 04-18-2018, 09:58 PM

Ply car Seattle to Ny well worth the $ great customer service and vehicle tracking

Never_Enough · 04-19-2018, 08:38 AM

Subscribing

CLM5 · 04-19-2018, 11:05 AM

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Hi, were you able to find one? Im also looking for an enclosed carrier that schedules a specific date for pickup. Thanks.

Other than the ones listed here, I didn't find any that were recommended that picked up on certain dates. It seems that the ones that have the best service and recommendations for the most part are the ones that will only give you a window of time. Just my impression....

Outside of bimmerpost, I heard really good reviews for Passport transport from a lot of people. However, they'll only give you a window of time, not a specific date to pick up/drop off the car.

Rotzy · 05-24-2018, 08:30 AM

I was recently in need of a good shipper and stumbled upon this thread. I also used Kirstyn with
Executive Auto Shippers. She was very polite, had great communication and had the lowest prices. Unfortunately, she quoted 5 days for vehicle pickup, when it actually took 13 days. Once picked up, I was given a two day delivery window the following week. The shipper called on the second of those days and said delivery would be the following day (a day late). I was going to be out of town on business for the rest of the week, so we spent 1/2 a day going back and forth on the phone before they agreed to change their delivery schedule and get it delivered within the promised timeframe.

Ultimately, the vehicle was delivered in great shape and at a great price, but it took almost twice as long as originally quoted.

stooker · 07-11-2018, 03:08 PM

Hi everyone! I'm back in the States after being stationed in the UK for three years. I have an S2000 in Colorado Springs with a friend and want to ship it to Mississippi. I'd love to make the 18 hour road trip and break my previous record of 13 hours, but I just don't have the time with my new job! Plus I already have to take time out to pick up the M3 in Georgia in the next few weeks.

I requested a quote on a website to ship the vehicle and unbeknownst to me, it sent my request to a bunch of shippers and my inbox has been inundated with quotes from companies all over the country. I guess that's good, because there was a spread in pricing, but for the most part I got a good feel for how much it should cost.

Do any of you have a specific recommendation on a shipping company you've used, esp for sports cars? The S2000 is on stock suspension, but still lower than the average car. I'm fine with an open carrier, just want them to treat the car right when loading and off loading.

Thanks in advance!

Matt@EuroJerks · 07-24-2018, 04:12 PM

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Hi everyone! I'm back in the States after being stationed in the UK for three years. I have an S2000 in Colorado Springs with a friend and want to ship it to Mississippi. I'd love to make the 18 hour road trip and break my previous record of 13 hours, but I just don't have the time with my new job! Plus I already have to take time out to pick up the M3 in Georgia in the next few weeks.

I requested a quote on a website to ship the vehicle and unbeknownst to me, it sent my request to a bunch of shippers and my inbox has been inundated with quotes from companies all over the country. I guess that's good, because there was a spread in pricing, but for the most part I got a good feel for how much it should cost.

Do any of you have a specific recommendation on a shipping company you've used, esp for sports cars? The S2000 is on stock suspension, but still lower than the average car. I'm fine with an open carrier, just want them to treat the car right when loading and off loading.

Thanks in advance!

Pay me and I will beat your record and fly home.

Speedwell-Industries · 07-24-2018, 04:43 PM

I believe that Rob Ferretti, from the Gotham Dream Cars (Multiple locations in USA) and youtube channel "SuperspeedersRob" is starting his own car shipping company.

Does anyone have experience with them?

IK6SPEED · 08-01-2018, 02:24 AM

Do you want economical or do you want enclosed with full services.

You cannot have both.

Though you can easily pay the later while receiving the former.

Never_Enough · 11-03-2018, 07:21 PM

I'm shopping for a classic car so I'd like to be ready with a good shipper when I find the right one.

Not looking to spend a ton. Enclosed will likely be preferred.

cvstar9M3 · 11-03-2018, 08:25 PM

BOOF-M3 has the connect. I just used them. my car was delivered two nights ago. Loved working with them... driver kept me updated throughout. I highly recommend

Seattle M3 · 11-04-2018, 11:27 AM

Reliable Carriers or Plycar Van Lines

Never_Enough · 11-04-2018, 12:32 PM

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Reliable Carriers or Plycar Van Lines

Reliable was super expensive when I checked w/them in 2015 on a quote to ship my Z06.

Seattle M3 · 11-04-2018, 10:56 PM

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Reliable was super expensive when I checked w/them in 2015 on a quote to ship my Z06.

I think you get what you pay for, shipped MANY cars with them and never any surprises!

induc916 · 01-13-2019, 09:56 AM

Look for a recommendation also shipping from Indy to NJ. Enclosed preferred but i could also do an open trailer.

IanMan · 01-13-2019, 09:57 AM

I've heard many people have had luck with Reliable Carriers. Some friends of mine as well. Honest prices and I've never heard of someone I know having a car damaged by them.

Now, are we talking M3 or a Ferrari.

04-10-2018, 01:20 PM	#133
CLM5 New Member 15 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Myers, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the recommendations so far... should probably add - I've looked into a few, but none of the services I found let you pick specific dates for shipping. They just gave you a window over like a 2 week period and said they may pick it up and drop it off anywhere within that timeframe. That won't work for me... Have the companies you guys have used allowed you to pick specific dates?
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04-15-2018, 05:42 AM	#139
Nkc NOOB 1607 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	I've gone with TFX for enclosed shipping several times from Montreal to Vancouver. They're the best in the business as far as I'm concerned.
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04-19-2018, 08:38 AM	#141
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Rotzy Captain 510 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2016 F15, 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2014 Location: RI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M4 Convertible [0.00] 2016 X5 xDrive50i [0.00] 2006 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	I was recently in need of a good shipper and stumbled upon this thread. I also used Kirstyn with Executive Auto Shippers. She was very polite, had great communication and had the lowest prices. Unfortunately, she quoted 5 days for vehicle pickup, when it actually took 13 days. Once picked up, I was given a two day delivery window the following week. The shipper called on the second of those days and said delivery would be the following day (a day late). I was going to be out of town on business for the rest of the week, so we spent 1/2 a day going back and forth on the phone before they agreed to change their delivery schedule and get it delivered within the promised timeframe. Ultimately, the vehicle was delivered in great shape and at a great price, but it took almost twice as long as originally quoted. Last edited by Rotzy; 07-24-2018 at 04:28 PM.. Reason: Typo
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07-11-2018, 03:08 PM	#144
stooker F80 n00b 2679 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '18 F80 / '06 S2K Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Need Recommendations for Shipping Vehicle Hi everyone! I'm back in the States after being stationed in the UK for three years. I have an S2000 in Colorado Springs with a friend and want to ship it to Mississippi. I'd love to make the 18 hour road trip and break my previous record of 13 hours, but I just don't have the time with my new job! Plus I already have to take time out to pick up the M3 in Georgia in the next few weeks. I requested a quote on a website to ship the vehicle and unbeknownst to me, it sent my request to a bunch of shippers and my inbox has been inundated with quotes from companies all over the country. I guess that's good, because there was a spread in pricing, but for the most part I got a good feel for how much it should cost. Do any of you have a specific recommendation on a shipping company you've used, esp for sports cars? The S2000 is on stock suspension, but still lower than the average car. I'm fine with an open carrier, just want them to treat the car right when loading and off loading. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2018 F80 / 2006 S2K / 2005 WRX / 1990 E30 325i
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IK6SPEED Banned 4508 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	Do you want economical or do you want enclosed with full services. You cannot have both. Though you can easily pay the later while receiving the former.
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11-03-2018, 08:25 PM	#149
cvstar9M3 Major 291 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2011 MR e90ZCP 6-MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: The Bean iTrader: (1)	BOOF-M3 has the connect. I just used them. my car was delivered two nights ago. Loved working with them... driver kept me updated throughout. I highly recommend __________________ 2011 MR e90ZCP, 6-mt 2011.75 e90 M3 ZCP, DCT, ZP2, ZCV, JB w/ 2Toned FoxRed/Black Interior - SOLD
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11-04-2018, 11:27 AM	#150
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01-13-2019, 09:56 AM	#153
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IanMan First Lieutenant 389 Rep 369 Posts Drives: Alpine White M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I've heard many people have had luck with Reliable Carriers. Some friends of mine as well. Honest prices and I've never heard of someone I know having a car damaged by them. Now, are we talking M3 or a Ferrari. __________________ 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2008 BMW M3 Sedan
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