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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Shipping a Car

Hey i just purchased a g37s located in missouri and need to ship it to virginia....anyone have any suggestions or have done this before and have good reviews about a certain company. i would like to ship it in a enclosed truck, but im realizing thats going to end up being well over $1000 so i gues an open truck would b ok...any suggestions or help will b appreciated
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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Fly there and drive it. See the sights!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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there are plenty of companies out there man maybe even try fedex.....they have so many different services...
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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yeah fly there and drive it... lol

you should of gotten the dealer to ship it without incurring any costs to you...
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Really?? Over a grand?? I thought shipping a car overseas isn't even that much more (my uncle did recently, he paid tax up the @$$ but said the shipping cost wasn't that bad).

Yeah I'd drive it myself if I were you. Why on earth did you buy it from so far away? Used?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Yeah I'd drive it myself if I were you. Why on earth did you buy it from so far away? Used?
I'm looking at cars 700 and 300 miles away from me because they're used in the color/options I want. If I can't get it in town, why not go elsewhere for it, especially with the deals from the economy.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodzilla
I'm looking at cars 700 and 300 miles away from me because they're used in the color/options I want. If I can't get it in town, why not go elsewhere for it, especially with the deals from the economy.
Well 300 and 700 is a big difference. 300 is a lot easier to drive. How much are you saving that far away? Is the savings worth the miles incurred + gas + your time, or the shipping cost?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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Well 300 and 700 is a big difference. 300 is a lot easier to drive. How much are you saving that far away? Is the savings worth the miles incurred + gas + your time, or the shipping cost?
I can't find a used Athens Blue G37 coupe w/ sport+prem in Atlanta, so...yea.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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fly up and drive it down man. that is the easiest way. You could also get a buddy to take his car on a road trip with you and see some sights during the trip.

FYI: It costs $2700 to ship a car from Hawaii to Norfolk, $2200 from Hawaii to New Orleans, and $900 from LA to Hawaii. Personal experience
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodzilla
I can't find a used Athens Blue G37 coupe w/ sport+prem in Atlanta, so...yea.
Hmmm you could buy mine, I'm in KS. I'm slightly entertaining the thought. I have Nav too though. It's nice, it seems Athens Blue is a bit more rare of a color for the G37.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Hmmm you could buy mine, I'm in KS. I'm slightly entertaining the thought. I have Nav too though. It's nice, it seems Athens Blue is a bit more rare of a color for the G37.
I forgot to mention AT....doh.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rodzilla
I can't find a used Athens Blue G37 coupe w/ sport+prem in Atlanta, so...yea.
Get the manual. Here's a great deal on an Athens Blue in your state: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Wow that is a pretty good deal actually. Get the 6MT man its the best
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I bought my car out of state. Flew down and drove it back 1100 miles. Airfare and gas was cheaper than having it transported back. However, if you must transport it back, check out these companies.

- United Road
- Express Auto Transport
- DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers)
- FedEx Custom Critical
- Autotransportbyrail.com

Good luck!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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I shipped my car from Anaheim, CA, to Houston, Tx for $740 total. If interested let me know and I'll give you details of who I used.
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