Need to move car across the country

Legacy · 02-17-2007, 07:46 AM

I'm looking to buy a car in Calif and have it shipped to NY. I don't have the time to fly out and drive back myself so a transport company is the only option. Anyone know of a decent reliable company to use that will get the car to me safe and sound ?

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stormsubaru · 02-17-2007, 08:03 AM

do you know anyone in cali? my sister had an old friend drive her car across country when she moved out west from Maine and it cost her about 350. If i had vacation time I'd do it for ya. drove across last summer and it was a blast. of course make sure it's insured if you do that.
My mom had her car shipped and it cost like 1500 i think. it's been a while so I'm not sure but I remember being like "holy....!"

wrxburton · 02-17-2007, 12:32 PM

I had my car shipped from NJ to FL for like 800 then from FL to Chicago for 1200 and then from Chicago to LI and that was 1500. Its cheaper if you have a spot in jersey for them to drop it off at. They told me its so much of a pain in the A$$ to drive on LI they charge so much more . just my 2cents

310Turbo · 02-17-2007, 12:34 PM

With any car carrier you go to unless they're a really high dollar outfit, you have to expect that any modified car will get beaten. If there's anything you can do to limit this abuse (ignition cut-off) then do it before the shipper gets their hands on it. I shipped a car out with DAS Autoshippers (Ebay recommended and same carrier my company uses for relocating new-hires) and they drained the car of gas and shagged the tires bad. Luckily nothing broke but it's best to expect that these transporters will do what they can to have fun with your car before they drop it off to you.

If it's a civic then no worries

Legacy · 02-17-2007, 12:45 PM

It will be a stock car, a Forester XT. Not highly modified but probably still fun to tear around with. This one will be brand new from the dealer, it would be pretty obvious if they balded the tires that it was them.... not that I know what I could do about it.

What did you pay ?

HinshawWRX · 02-17-2007, 12:50 PM

I believe FedEx actually has a car shipping service. I Saw a FedEx truck unloading cars at my local muscle shop.

Uncle Scotty · 02-17-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Legacy

It will be a stock car, a Forester XT.

...so the question is....Why do you buy a car in kalyfornya and ship it to NY??

310Turbo · 02-17-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

...so the question is....Why do you buy a car in kalyfornya and ship it to NY??

Good question, most people don't like the smog equipment.

In any case, I believe we paid about $500 shipped from California to Ohio. You can get a quote from their website; DASAutoshippers.com I believe. This was on an open car carrier.

Legacy · 02-17-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HinshawWRX

I believe FedEx actually has a car shipping service. I Saw a FedEx truck unloading cars at my local muscle shop.

Online quote was $2500 , no thanks.

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Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

...so the question is....Why do you buy a car in kalyfornya and ship it to NY??

Its just one of those things... do the Calif versions have different emissions ? I thought Subie just makes one version for the whole country to keep it simple.

SoCalTxn · 02-17-2007, 03:22 PM

California cars have to be deignated as a California emission car. They are different and have more trouble breathing and usaully more weight is involved. I brought a motorcycle back from Cali and when we stripped off all the useless crap you don't need in Texas I had a box that weighed about 22lbs...and that is from a motorcycle!

Big_Ed · 02-17-2007, 03:53 PM

I used Intercity Motor Lines to ship a vette from Mass. to Ohio. It wasn't cheap, but they did an excellent job.

Ed

Trottingwolf · 02-17-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalTxn

California cars have to be deignated as a California emission car. They are different and have more trouble breathing and usaully more weight is involved. I brought a motorcycle back from Cali and when we stripped off all the useless crap you don't need in Texas I had a box that weighed about 22lbs...and that is from a motorcycle!

This used to be true but now most cars including Subies are the same all around the country. The way to tell for sure is to look under the hood at the smog sticker. It will say the car is "50 state approved" or "Califonia approved" or it will say "49 state approved" or "not CA approved". I know someone who was looking to buy an out of state subaru and they were the same. Just go to your local subaru and look at the stickers for your self and that will tell you for sure. If I'm wrong let me know.

the real suby dude · 02-17-2007, 09:31 PM

yeah dependable auto shippers are good i shipped my old car from nj to ohio it was in the range of $350 ... takes a while to come and pick up the car but they keep you updated and all

dibblejr · 02-17-2007, 09:46 PM

Relay it across the country.

Jay-R

D fresh · 02-18-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dibblejr

Relay it across the country.

Jay-R

I'll take the Denver to K.C. leg.

Legacy · 02-18-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dibblejr

Relay it across the country.

Jay-R

IF I had the time, I'd post a "who can let me crash at their place" post across the country marathon. Local guys went down to the LA X-games rally and took 3 days driving 24-7. It would take me a week solo.

dibblejr · 02-18-2007, 09:55 AM

^^ I did Hollywood, Ca to Jacksonville, NC 4.5 days. Solo. I was 28 at the time. Probably take me a full week now.

Jay-R

Hayes · 02-18-2007, 11:34 AM

There has got to be some safe way. God would someone have fun with an XT.

digitalseance · 02-18-2007, 12:04 PM

Try http://www.reindeerauto.com/ The owner is my cousin in Indy and I'm sure he'll be able to help. He does a lot of Disney relocation so it could be a little too expensive but it won't hurt to ask for a quote.

When I was thinking of running a race down in GA (I live in IL) he was going to pick it up at the gas station by my house (too hard to get a semi down my street) and drop it off at the event location the day before the event. It would be on the truck for 3 days but the timing was right for me.

Good luck!

xennon · 02-18-2007, 02:53 PM

For example, from NY to Klaipeda (Lithuania) car shippment via boat cost around 700-900 $. 3 weeks ant car is in Europe

whiskeytech · 02-18-2007, 04:21 PM

I just shipped my car from Nashville to Tucson for $630 by DAS. They did a pretty good job. My wife and I drove her car and got there in 4 days (puppies have to pee a lot). My suby got there about a week after I did. They did a good job, no damage, no unnecessary mileage. I just would have liked it if it got there faster.

step down · 02-18-2007, 06:05 PM

drive it

pete_falcone · 02-18-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dibblejr

^^ I did Hollywood, Ca to Jacksonville, NC 4.5 days. Solo. I was 28 at the time. Probably take me a full week now.

Jay-R

Yeah, but you got Yen to back you up this time, so it'd probably still be the same. Heck, we covered over a thousand miles during the 48-hour. That's half the trip right there.

nutricous · 02-18-2007, 07:20 PM

my dad and i did Michigan to Dallas in 2 days after i bought mine. And it was one hell of an expenience.

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02-17-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
Legacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 10188 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ottawa Vehicle: 2007 Forester XT	Need to move car across the country I'm looking to buy a car in Calif and have it shipped to NY. I don't have the time to fly out and drive back myself so a transport company is the only option. Anyone know of a decent reliable company to use that will get the car to me safe and sound ? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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stormsubaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 140371 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Oregon Vehicle: 1997 impreza light blue	do you know anyone in cali? my sister had an old friend drive her car across country when she moved out west from Maine and it cost her about 350. If i had vacation time I'd do it for ya. drove across last summer and it was a blast. of course make sure it's insured if you do that. My mom had her car shipped and it cost like 1500 i think. it's been a while so I'm not sure but I remember being like "holy....!"

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wrxburton Scooby Newbie Member#: 83744 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Nassau county NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX silver	I had my car shipped from NJ to FL for like 800 then from FL to Chicago for 1200 and then from Chicago to LI and that was 1500. Its cheaper if you have a spot in jersey for them to drop it off at. They told me its so much of a pain in the A$$ to drive on LI they charge so much more . just my 2cents

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310Turbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 136857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Torrance, CA Vehicle: 2007 WRX Wagon Urban Gray	With any car carrier you go to unless they're a really high dollar outfit, you have to expect that any modified car will get beaten. If there's anything you can do to limit this abuse (ignition cut-off) then do it before the shipper gets their hands on it. I shipped a car out with DAS Autoshippers (Ebay recommended and same carrier my company uses for relocating new-hires) and they drained the car of gas and shagged the tires bad. Luckily nothing broke but it's best to expect that these transporters will do what they can to have fun with your car before they drop it off to you. If it's a civic then no worries

02-17-2007, 12:45 PM	#5
Legacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 10188 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ottawa Vehicle: 2007 Forester XT	It will be a stock car, a Forester XT. Not highly modified but probably still fun to tear around with. This one will be brand new from the dealer, it would be pretty obvious if they balded the tires that it was them.... not that I know what I could do about it. What did you pay ?

02-17-2007, 12:50 PM	#6
HinshawWRX Medium Frank Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Common Sense, VA Vehicle: 2013 Audi A6 3.0T	I believe FedEx actually has a car shipping service. I Saw a FedEx truck unloading cars at my local muscle shop.

02-17-2007, 03:22 PM	#10
SoCalTxn Scooby Specialist Member#: 124416 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In The 760 Vehicle: 2004 Former STi now 04 E320 & 02 Boxster	California cars have to be deignated as a California emission car. They are different and have more trouble breathing and usaully more weight is involved. I brought a motorcycle back from Cali and when we stripped off all the useless crap you don't need in Texas I had a box that weighed about 22lbs...and that is from a motorcycle!

02-17-2007, 03:53 PM	#11
Big_Ed Scooby Newbie Member#: 112858 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dayton, Ohio Vehicle: 2008 STI Lightning Red	I used Intercity Motor Lines to ship a vette from Mass. to Ohio. It wasn't cheap, but they did an excellent job. Ed

02-17-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
the real suby dude Scooby Guru Member#: 125497 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Paramus NJ Vehicle: 02 Alpine White M3 Rouge Engineering !!!	yeah dependable auto shippers are good i shipped my old car from nj to ohio it was in the range of $350 ... takes a while to come and pick up the car but they keep you updated and all

02-17-2007, 09:46 PM	#14
dibblejr Scooby Guru Member#: 94070 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Dirty South Vehicle: 05 LGT PSM	Relay it across the country. Jay-R

02-18-2007, 09:55 AM	#17
dibblejr Scooby Guru Member#: 94070 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Dirty South Vehicle: 05 LGT PSM	^^ I did Hollywood, Ca to Jacksonville, NC 4.5 days. Solo. I was 28 at the time. Probably take me a full week now. Jay-R

02-18-2007, 11:34 AM	#18
Hayes Scooby Specialist Member#: 11808 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Coral,FL	There has got to be some safe way. God would someone have fun with an XT.

02-18-2007, 12:04 PM	#19
digitalseance Scooby Specialist Member#: 104400 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: SouthSide Jax, FL Vehicle: 169k mile race car Black	Try http://www.reindeerauto.com/ The owner is my cousin in Indy and I'm sure he'll be able to help. He does a lot of Disney relocation so it could be a little too expensive but it won't hurt to ask for a quote. When I was thinking of running a race down in GA (I live in IL) he was going to pick it up at the gas station by my house (too hard to get a semi down my street) and drop it off at the event location the day before the event. It would be on the truck for 3 days but the timing was right for me. Good luck!

02-18-2007, 02:53 PM	#20
xennon * Banned * Member#: 141085 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Vehicle: 2002 EJ25 6spd Wagon Aspen White	For example, from NY to Klaipeda (Lithuania) car shippment via boat cost around 700-900 $. 3 weeks ant car is in Europe

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whiskeytech Scooby Newbie Member#: 95193 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Eaton, OH Vehicle: 2015 WRX Lightning Red	I just shipped my car from Nashville to Tucson for $630 by DAS. They did a pretty good job. My wife and I drove her car and got there in 4 days (puppies have to pee a lot). My suby got there about a week after I did. They did a good job, no damage, no unnecessary mileage. I just would have liked it if it got there faster.

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step down Scooby Specialist Member#: 117433 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2003 SVT Focus Black	drive it

02-18-2007, 07:20 PM	#24
nutricous Scooby Newbie Member#: 116111 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Keller, Tx Vehicle: 2002 wrx WRB	my dad and i did Michigan to Dallas in 2 days after i bought mine. And it was one hell of an expenience.

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06BlackSTIwith550WHP Scooby Specialist Member#: 116325 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 BLACK STI UR Rotated GT30R	intercity and autotrail transporters