Car Shipping/Transport Service

spielnicht · 03-29-2022, 03:48 PM

Looking to get a BMW from across the US. Anyone can recommend a company that they've worked with that is priced right and trustworthy?

Thx.

micvite · 03-29-2022, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

Looking to get a BMW from across the US. Anyone can recommend a company that they've worked with that is priced right and trustworthy?

Thx.

Unfortunately the answer will be Google it or one of the big broker companies which is Russian roulette on what actual shipping company you get... asked the same thing myself

Mavus · 03-29-2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

Looking to get a BMW from across the US. Anyone can recommend a company that they've worked with that is priced right and trustworthy?

Thx.

Go 2 Transportation & Logistics

Moved my 335i from Cali to PA in an enclosed semi. Awesome service, no damage, excellent skilled driver, ramps and tie downs. Cost $1500.

Other big carriers like Reliable wanted $3500.

gl

P1 · 03-30-2022, 12:27 AM

Perfect opportunity for a road trip!

spielnicht · 03-30-2022, 09:00 AM

Awesome, thank you. Will reach out today.

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Originally Posted by Mavus

Go 2 Transportation & Logistics

Moved my 335i from Cali to PA in an enclosed semi. Awesome service, no damage, excellent skilled driver, ramps and tie downs. Cost $1500.

Other big carriers like Reliable wanted $3500.

gl

If the car didn't have low miles (which is how I wanted it), I would absolutely do it...even if it would take a whole week. But 2,800 miles is what I'd likely put on this car in 3 years

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Perfect opportunity for a road trip!

Yeah, I did a Shiply quote and just got hounded with calls. Can't tell who's good and who's not.

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Originally Posted by micvite

Unfortunately the answer will be Google it or one of the big broker companies which is Russian roulette on what actual shipping company you get... asked the same thing myself

chassis · 03-30-2022, 08:34 PM

Reliable is the best in the business. They do work for the car companies. Not sure a garden variety daily driver fits their target market but an email/phone call doesn't cost anything.

https://reliablecarriers.com/

Reliable is trustworthy, their reputation is well known and good.

M-technik-3 · 03-31-2022, 05:44 AM

I have used, https://intercitylines.com/ Not the cheapest but fantastic service. Diesel is double what we were paying for last year so rates are only going to get higher. There is going to be a shortage of driver soon to when bankruptcies start happening as drivers can no longer afford fuel and make their truck payments.

CSX maybe have it put on a railcar?

its55 · 03-31-2022, 06:35 AM

I recently used Bring a Trailer shipping and was satisfied w/ both price and service. You don't have to purchase a car on/from Bring a Trailer to use them (I didn't).

https://bringatrailer.com/shipping/

ZL9M2 · 03-31-2022, 07:41 AM

Passport Transport. Great communication and service.

chassis · 04-15-2022, 02:36 PM

spielnicht Update?

KevinC · 04-15-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

Looking to get a BMW from across the US. Anyone can recommend a company that they've worked with that is priced right and trustworthy?

Southwest Airlines. One-way ticket then I drive it home.

I will NEVER transport another car again. Far too many headaches and shit to go wrong.

spielnicht · 04-26-2022, 11:28 AM

Ended up going with Diesel Auto Express (dieselautoexpress.com) and I'm pretty impressed with their service. Car picked up at 8am just 1 day after requested date and even delivered 1 day earlier. Driver was awesome to work with and kept me informed the whole way. Needless to say, car arrived in perfect condition with not a single issue. There was a Maserati behind mine and that's a newish Panamera in the front - so made me feel even better he was carrying some nice cars alongside my Z4.

This was at delivery yesterday.

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