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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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MINI Shipping..

I am currently looking at buying a used MINI, and I would need to have it shipped after purchase. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a reputable company? Or some price estimates? (I'm currently looking at shipping from Michigan to California).

Any information is greatly appreciated
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorManiac
I'm currently looking at shipping from Michigan to California)
i'm doing the opposite move in a month!

years ago i shipped a car from houston to la and it cost me about 500 bucks. company i used was called cars on a truck and they were decent. recently moving company told me it'd cost about a grand to ship a car from la to ann arbor maybe you should buy local
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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So far the cheapest I have found is around $1100.00

I DID try shopping locally, but could not find one that I liked..

If anyone out there knows of a cheaper way to ship please let me know!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by roaduscarnivorous
i'm doing the opposite move in a month!
Maybe you guys can just trade MINIs
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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I did find a somewhat reasonable quote from DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers), $695.00, but who knows if they are dependable or not...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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I used Highline Transport (877-881-0705) to ship my Audi A4 from Florida to Texas and it was about $450. Arrived very fast and it was a flawless service. Not sure where they all ship to but check it out...
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 07:04 AM
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I would like the alternator please, 03820
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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The rate is, on the average, $1/mile. Longer distances can be slightly less.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 07:52 PM
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I've shipped many cars over the years and I would say use these few words of the wise

Don't go with the cheapest

Don't use a broker, talk to an actual owner operator. Brokers just take a big cut and won't follow up with anything.

Make sure they are insured
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 08:39 PM
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Probably got it shipped by now.
 
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