A bit OT: Ship my car to California

HKDaytona · 06-22-2012, 03:07 AM

Guys,

Any recommendation of company to ship my 1M from NY to CA?

Thank you!

-HK

INDPNDT · 06-22-2012, 03:52 AM

Reliable Carriers. Honestly, the only company I would ever ship with and I have shipped about 3-4 cars from MA to CA. I've tried other less expensive carriers and EVERY single one was HORRIBLE (delays, scratches, etc.). I would highly, highly recommend them.

http://www.reliablecarriers.com/

Also, I believe they ONLY ship in enclosed trailers which is huge when shipping that far.

Papethova · 06-22-2012, 09:42 AM

+1 on Reliable. Dodge used them to ship Vipers from the factory to the dealerships.

Ive used them 3 times myself (once for the 1M)

jvmax · 06-22-2012, 03:47 PM

exotic car transport, used them on about 10 different occasions, great service and inexpensive compared to others

LukeM3 · 06-22-2012, 08:55 PM

It depends on how much you want to pay.
Do you want an enclosed or open truck
I've shipped over 60 cars and each time I've used someone else
Trucking companies go on a rating system
When you call a company or broker they fleece you and the trucker makes the least $$$$ and don't necessarily transport your car
So be careful out there
A lot of people will promise you everything, take your money (over the phone), and have no stake in it.
All the best in finding the right one that suits your needs

yemski · 06-23-2012, 01:34 PM

Like everyone else has said do thorough research and read reviews before choosing. I have had three cars transported across the country (including my 1M). Some companies have their own trucks and drivers while some are brokers and merely act as middle men and contract with drivers.
Plenty of reviews here:
http://www.transportreviews.com/

carchrism5 · 06-24-2012, 07:53 AM

InterCity Lines, have used them to ship exotic cars and never had an issue. They are professional and take care of the cars.

doug_999 · 06-24-2012, 09:27 PM

Another vote for intercity. Located in MA, they are amazing.

Grayson · 06-24-2012, 10:04 PM

Use Intercity Lines. Its expensive but worth it. They won't have availability for at least two weeks before your pickup date though so schedule ahead.

I just shipped my car from NY to Cali two weeks ago. I used Montway Auto Transport for the above mentioned problem. They contracted the deal out to VIP Transport based in NC. My service was impeccable and I got an enclosed trailer for only $1400 shipped across the country.

Grayson · 06-24-2012, 10:05 PM

See first post for pics of their trailer
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703051

06-22-2012, 03:07 AM	#1
HKDaytona Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	A bit OT: Ship my car to California Guys, Any recommendation of company to ship my 1M from NY to CA? Thank you! -HK
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06-22-2012, 03:52 AM	#2
INDPNDT Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport, BSM/Coral Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Reliable Carriers. Honestly, the only company I would ever ship with and I have shipped about 3-4 cars from MA to CA. I've tried other less expensive carriers and EVERY single one was HORRIBLE (delays, scratches, etc.). I would highly, highly recommend them. http://www.reliablecarriers.com/ Also, I believe they ONLY ship in enclosed trailers which is huge when shipping that far.
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06-22-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
Papethova Banned 227 Rep 3,094 Posts Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 iTrader: (1)	+1 on Reliable. Dodge used them to ship Vipers from the factory to the dealerships. Ive used them 3 times myself (once for the 1M)
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06-22-2012, 03:47 PM	#4
jvmax Private First Class 15 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 1m valencia orange Join Date: May 2012 Location: orlando, fl iTrader: (1)	exotic car transport, used them on about 10 different occasions, great service and inexpensive compared to others __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler unlimited rubicon 2001 Z8 1988 M3 1991 & 1995 Porsche 911 2012 Audi R8
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06-22-2012, 08:55 PM	#5
LukeM3 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	It depends on how much you want to pay. Do you want an enclosed or open truck I've shipped over 60 cars and each time I've used someone else Trucking companies go on a rating system When you call a company or broker they fleece you and the trucker makes the least $$$$ and don't necessarily transport your car So be careful out there A lot of people will promise you everything, take your money (over the phone), and have no stake in it. All the best in finding the right one that suits your needs
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06-23-2012, 01:34 PM	#6
yemski Lieutenant 35 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 1M Coupe [0.00]	Like everyone else has said do thorough research and read reviews before choosing. I have had three cars transported across the country (including my 1M). Some companies have their own trucks and drivers while some are brokers and merely act as middle men and contract with drivers. Plenty of reviews here: http://www.transportreviews.com/ Last edited by yemski; 06-23-2012 at 01:44 PM..
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06-24-2012, 07:53 AM	#7
carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 338 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	InterCity Lines, have used them to ship exotic cars and never had an issue. They are professional and take care of the cars.
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06-24-2012, 09:27 PM	#8
doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Another vote for intercity. Located in MA, they are amazing. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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06-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#9
Grayson Heisenberg 51 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (2)	Use Intercity Lines. Its expensive but worth it. They won't have availability for at least two weeks before your pickup date though so schedule ahead. I just shipped my car from NY to Cali two weeks ago. I used Montway Auto Transport for the above mentioned problem. They contracted the deal out to VIP Transport based in NC. My service was impeccable and I got an enclosed trailer for only $1400 shipped across the country. __________________ AR Catless Downpipes \| Berk Full Street Exhaust \| HPF FMIC \| COBB AP \| aFe Magnum Stage 2 \| E93 M3 Front Sway Bar & Bushings \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| Hardwired Radar \| Eurotek BBS LM \| Schmiedmann LCI Blacklines \| BMW Performance: Spoiler, Diffuser, Shift Boot, E-Brake
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06-24-2012, 10:05 PM	#10
Grayson Heisenberg 51 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (2)	See first post for pics of their trailer http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703051 __________________ AR Catless Downpipes \| Berk Full Street Exhaust \| HPF FMIC \| COBB AP \| aFe Magnum Stage 2 \| E93 M3 Front Sway Bar & Bushings \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| Hardwired Radar \| Eurotek BBS LM \| Schmiedmann LCI Blacklines \| BMW Performance: Spoiler, Diffuser, Shift Boot, E-Brake
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