4/21 How much would it cost to ship a car from one coast to the other,
approximately? I have no idea how much it costs, and the few sites
I went to online for a free quote won't get back to me anytime
soon. Also, anyone have any company recommendations? Thanks.
\_ It's been a few years, but it cost me $900 from Berkeley to
NY. Can't remember the company, got it from the phone book.
It's more expensive if you have them do door-door service,
less if it you drop it off at their depot.
\_ Everyone I've talked to with towing has complained of
delays, damages, etc. Seems easier to sell or drive.
\_ I had my motorcycle shipped from the east coast,
and there were no problems. It only took 4 days too.
Of course it was actually in a truck the entire time.
\_ Did they tow it or did they put the car on a truck?
\_ on a truck. I took the option of leaving it at the
depot, and then had it delivered there. Another
option is to advertise and let someone drive it (and
split gas with them or something), but a friend had
someone blow out their engine doing that, so I didn't...
I would have driven myself if I'd had more time :(
\_ are you an idiot? you think they'd tow a car 3k miles?
\_ You need to chill out, dude. It's not that big a deal.
\_ I've seen cars being towed behing RVs, and since those are
RVs I assume they're driving long distance.
\_ I towed a car with a Uhaul across the country before.
That's your only option if you are moving the
whole house and your car. Why do you think it's
idiotic to do so?
\_ there's nothing wrong with it when you're doing it
yourself, but it's not something you'd pay someone
to do. also, how much do you think the companies
would make if they had to own a tow truck for every
car they transported?
\_ if you have time, get a friend or two and drive across the
country.
\_ that's the thing, there are two of us planning on
driving x-country, and each of us have a car. but
we'd like to be in the same car, so we're gonna have
one of the cars shipped. -op
\_ and neither car is beefy enough to tow the other,
right?
\_ see "are you an idiot" comment above.
\_ cf, "chill out", beavis.
\_ if you have time, take the scenic route. This may
be a rare event in your life. Thought about your
route yet?
\_ I already drove across country to go to the east
coast, now i am driving back w/ my SO, who i
happened to accumulate along w/ my degree.
\_ take another route.
\_ you accumulated SOs in school? were they handed
out at the same time? -didn't attend graduation
\_ you can probably stuff the car with lots of stuff
you are moving...
\_ sounds good, but wouldn't you worry about stuff
in that car being stolen? a locked car isn't
THAT secure.
\_ I have a friend who has done it before.
Just make it look like a bunch of junk and
don't put anything too valuable like good
stereo equipment.
\_ get your kicks on route 66.
\_ or yermom.
\_ I might be willing to drive it for the price of a one-way
airplane ticket. well, maybe... post your email if you're
interested.
\_ drivemehard@desire.com
\_ I suggest you sell your car and ride a bike across. |
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