Relocating Vehicle MA -> CA (Recommendations?)

DSCPLN · 03-31-2013, 05:12 PM

As the title says, I'm looking to relocate from MA to CA come August

Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for vehicle shipping services who will take good care of my 1M

NORAGRETS · 03-31-2013, 08:09 PM

wanna sell?

NORAGRETS · 03-31-2013, 08:12 PM

haha, i doubt it but worth a shot.

i would just call bmw and see who they use

b1aze · 03-31-2013, 08:29 PM

Drive it?

NORAGRETS · 03-31-2013, 08:31 PM

yeah that was my 2nd suggestion...why not?

miula · 04-01-2013, 06:31 AM

Intercity Lines is best in the business, they ship cars for a lot of high profile people including Jay Leno and a lot of race teams. I also believe it is a local company but they ship all over the country. It's slightly more expensive than others but they know how to handle vehicles properly and all the carriers are covered.

They are shipping my 1M to Miami in the summer and are the only ones I would trust to do so.

Dackelone · 04-01-2013, 06:34 AM

+1 on Intercity Lines. Also Reliable is also very good. Pickup a copy of Hemming's magazine (at any book store) and look up the shipping companies in the back. Use a carrier that has an enclosed trailer.

But why not just drive the car yourself? That would be an awesome road trip!

pdisher · 04-01-2013, 08:35 PM

I'll drive for ya

peasouped · 04-02-2013, 10:05 AM

Intercity lines. I just had my e30 shipped in August, from LA to Boston. It was about $1800 but it was at my house in a week and they have fully enclosed trailers, they wrap the car in a giant blanket and put plastic over the blanket. It will look exactly the way it did when they picked it up

peasouped · 04-02-2013, 10:06 AM

oo and they are based out of central MA. And keep in contact with you the whole way

DSCPLN · 04-02-2013, 02:20 PM

You guys are amazing. Enrique, we should do another meetup before I move :P

Mach1er · 04-02-2013, 02:41 PM

I can only say which two to *avoid*:

Dependable Auto Shipping: Scratched the edge of the rear spoiler on my Saab hatch by opening it in a low garage or something and wouldn't pay for it because it didn't meet their minimum size or deductible requirements. Company was paying for the car relocation, so I didn't have a choice of service.

All Coast Auto Transport: Had to "catch" my friend's car on the receiving end and the total ended up being $100 more than quoted and negotiation would have been nearly impossible (wasn't my car so I didn't really try) because the service actually dropping the car off was only contracted and couldn't deal with pricing differences. "File a claim" he said...my friend probably would never have gotten the money even then. Only found out about the pricing difference on delivery.

Hope you have better experiences than this!

peasouped · 04-02-2013, 03:40 PM

Masstuning rooftop meet...ill be there

miula · 04-02-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DSCPLN

You guys are amazing. Enrique, we should do another meetup before I move :P

Definitely, I am actually moving too!!!

135ivert · 04-02-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

But why not just drive the car yourself? That would be an awesome road trip!

NFW. I just drove my new 135i from MN to CO. What a long, boring, drive that was - to say nothing of the shoulder aches and pains afterward. And that was only 950 miles. I wouldn't do it again.

pheller · 04-04-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by miula

Definitely, I am actually moving too!!!

Wow, that leaves just (2) 1M's in the area, I think - both Valencia Orange...

03-31-2013, 05:12 PM	#1
DSCPLN BMW 1M 92 Rep 390 Posts Drives: McLaren 600LT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle & LA iTrader: (2)	Relocating Vehicle MA -> CA (Recommendations?) As the title says, I'm looking to relocate from MA to CA come August Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for vehicle shipping services who will take good care of my 1M
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NORAGRETS Colonel 441 Rep 2,033 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	wanna sell?
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NORAGRETS Colonel 441 Rep 2,033 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	haha, i doubt it but worth a shot. i would just call bmw and see who they use
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NORAGRETS Colonel 441 Rep 2,033 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	yeah that was my 2nd suggestion...why not?
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miula First Lieutenant 206 Rep 355 Posts Drives: a disturbed shark!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive50 [0.00] 2020 X3 M Competiti ... [0.00] 2017 i3 REx (Sold) [0.00] 2015 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2015 M3 (Sold) [0.00] 2012 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2011 1M (Sold) [10.00] 2006 330xi (Sold) [0.00] 2002 X5 3.0i (Sold) [0.00] 1998 318ti (Sold) [0.00]	Intercity Lines is best in the business, they ship cars for a lot of high profile people including Jay Leno and a lot of race teams. I also believe it is a local company but they ship all over the country. It's slightly more expensive than others but they know how to handle vehicles properly and all the carriers are covered. They are shipping my 1M to Miami in the summer and are the only ones I would trust to do so.
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Dackelone European Editor 10526 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	+1 on Intercity Lines. Also Reliable is also very good. Pickup a copy of Hemming's magazine (at any book store) and look up the shipping companies in the back. Use a carrier that has an enclosed trailer. But why not just drive the car yourself? That would be an awesome road trip! __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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peasouped Captain 51 Rep 711 Posts Drives: F80, B9 SQ5, B8.5 S4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gloucester, MA iTrader: (3)	Intercity lines. I just had my e30 shipped in August, from LA to Boston. It was about $1800 but it was at my house in a week and they have fully enclosed trailers, they wrap the car in a giant blanket and put plastic over the blanket. It will look exactly the way it did when they picked it up __________________ Instagram- @peapod_todd
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peasouped Captain 51 Rep 711 Posts Drives: F80, B9 SQ5, B8.5 S4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gloucester, MA iTrader: (3)	oo and they are based out of central MA. And keep in contact with you the whole way __________________ Instagram- @peapod_todd
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DSCPLN BMW 1M 92 Rep 390 Posts Drives: McLaren 600LT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle & LA iTrader: (2)	You guys are amazing. Enrique, we should do another meetup before I move :P
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Mach1er Lieutenant 86 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I can only say which two to avoid: Dependable Auto Shipping: Scratched the edge of the rear spoiler on my Saab hatch by opening it in a low garage or something and wouldn't pay for it because it didn't meet their minimum size or deductible requirements. Company was paying for the car relocation, so I didn't have a choice of service. All Coast Auto Transport: Had to "catch" my friend's car on the receiving end and the total ended up being $100 more than quoted and negotiation would have been nearly impossible (wasn't my car so I didn't really try) because the service actually dropping the car off was only contracted and couldn't deal with pricing differences. "File a claim" he said...my friend probably would never have gotten the money even then. Only found out about the pricing difference on delivery. Hope you have better experiences than this!
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peasouped Captain 51 Rep 711 Posts Drives: F80, B9 SQ5, B8.5 S4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gloucester, MA iTrader: (3)	Masstuning rooftop meet...ill be there
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