Thread: How much to transport a car across the country?

Originally Posted by CMcCane

Okay guys I've never had any experience with buying a car in another state and getting it shipped across the country but say I were to pick up this wrecked 2.0T on Ebay. What would be involved with getting it to me and anyone have an estimate of what it would cost?

Hyundai : Genesis:eBay Motors (item 320434014978 end time Oct-16-09 18:56:20 PDT)


If the reserve price is below like $2000 I might try and buy this thing for a special project

that looks like a fun potential project!

Linky
Heh I like that site.

Anyways call up some car transport companies and find out pricing and things.

D*** that thing got hit/driver lost control and hit something HARD!! Casey, although the price of $8k isnt bad at all, but your going to spend atleast double that on body work (new quarter panels, lots of bondo plus paint gets expensive fast). Also think about this... If you ever try to sell it, whos going to buy a car with a Salvaged title? Pretty hard IMO. Anyway NY isnt all that far, but I think you would need to have it flat beded because of the amount of body damage done. I noticed the seller is stating it ONLY "needs" body work and a front lower control arm, looking at the pictures you'll also need a side curtain airbag (the modules alone for these ARE NOT cheap at almost 500-2k for this part alone). New drivers seat. front sway bar. front drivers side suspension... also theres possibility of frame damage.

sorry for the rant, but if you have $$$ to blow go ahead... I'd do the "Mid engine" 5.0 from the Equus... what were your plans for this and what was the time frame?

Originally Posted by Whaever

Linky
Heh I like that site.

Anyways call up some car transport companies and find out pricing and things.

Dude that is awesome! I've never seen that LMGTFY site!

Originally Posted by KennysGCoupe

D*** that thing got hit/driver lost control and hit something HARD!! Casey, although the price of $8k isnt bad at all, but your going to spend atleast double that on body work (new quarter panels, lots of bondo plus paint gets expensive fast). Also think about this... If you ever try to sell it, whos going to buy a car with a Salvaged title? Pretty hard IMO. Anyway NY isnt all that far, but I think you would need to have it flat beded because of the amount of body damage done. I noticed the seller is stating it ONLY "needs" body work and a front lower control arm, looking at the pictures you'll also need a side curtain airbag (the modules alone for these ARE NOT cheap at almost 500-2k for this part alone). New drivers seat. front sway bar. front drivers side suspension... also theres possibility of frame damage.

sorry for the rant, but if you have $$$ to blow go ahead... I'd do the "Mid engine" 5.0 from the Equus... what were your plans for this and what was the time frame?

The project would consist of a pure straight up race car. I know the guy is really trying to minimalize the damages in his description but lets be straight it's REALLY jacked up. I would likely be getting it to gut the car entirely. Build the motor and make the thing either a drift or drag car. I am going to discuss with him his bottom end price on it and see if its really worth all the work. To me I see frame damage I believe which is going to cost a lot to fix. Also my friend is a huge LS1 head and we might try a LS1 transplant also. Just a lot of discussion over drinks so no solid plans yet.

Hi
some tips are given below
Instructions
Things You'll Need:


* Phone Books
* Telephones
* Car Insurance
* Shipping Insurance

Step 1

Decide when you want to move the car. It takes about the same amount of time as driving the distance yourself, but weather and other factors could easily combine to create a trip that takes a week.
Step 2
Call several moving companies and tell them what kind of car you want to move, the locations you are moving from and to, and when you plan to move. Ask if the companies can provide you with references.
Step 3

Check your top three choices with the Better Business Bureau.
Step 4
Line up your move at least two weeks in advance. Make sure someone will be available on the pickup date to release the car to the carrier.
Step 5
Ask the mover what kind of insurance coverage the company has and if there's a deductible. Read the insurance policy carefully and ask for a copy.
Step 6
Watch the mover carefully on moving day. The mover should fill out a bill of lading, which includes a report of the condition of your car before loading. Don't sign the form unless you agree with the report. Some unscrupulous carriers will note scratches and dents where there aren't any, just in case new ones appear during the move.
Step 7

Have a cashier's check handy with your deposit or prepayment to give to the mover on the pickup date. Some companies want to be paid at the office, so make sure you know well in advance how payment will be made.
Step 8
Ask for pickup and delivery time estimates. Get any promises - including what the company will do if the promises are broken - in writing.
Step 9
Remember that a car carrier is about 75 feet long. It may be impossible for the driver to get the rig into an apartment complex driveway. Even some residential areas pose problems with wires, trees and local laws. In that case, the driver may ask you to bring the car to a nearby parking lot.
Step 10
Remove all of your personal belongings from the car. They are not covered by the carrier's insurance.