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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Anyone have Enclosed Vehicle Transport suggestions?

Hello All! Just curious if anyone could provide the names of some good companies (based on experience) that would be worth checking into for shipping a couple cars. I had one guy, but his prices have gone up considerably since the last time I used him.

Any help would be great!

THANKS!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
Hello All! Just curious if anyone could provide the names of some good companies (based on experience) that would be worth checking into for shipping a couple cars. I had one guy, but his prices have gone up considerably since the last time I used him.

Any help would be great!

THANKS!
I had Intercity Lines transport my previous MINI from Seattle to northwest Illinois. Enclosed trailer, lots of padding, etc.
They arrived in Seattle right on time, gave me updates along the way, and delivered it to my house exactly on time.

I don't believe they are the cheapest out there, but I would definitely use them again.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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What kind of vehicles are you transporting? If it's a MINI, enclosed is a bit overkill in my opinion. Save the money you'd spend on an enclosed, transport it open, and use the extra money for a detail job or whatever else you may need/want.

Good luck on your search!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by K5Cruiser
What kind of vehicles are you transporting? If it's a MINI, enclosed is a bit overkill in my opinion. Save the money you'd spend on an enclosed, transport it open, and use the extra money for a detail job or whatever else you may need/want.

Good luck on your search!
We found a company, but enclosed is a MUST. We're shipping two 1995 BMW M3 Lightweights. One has 93 miles the other has 46. The car has special features like aluminum doors and other parts so if you come along a freak hail storm, we'd be screwed! Think we got a good price too. We'll see how it turns out.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I remember seeing those cars in the dealership in '95. It was tempting for me to buy one, but buying a house at the time was a much wiser decision for me. How about posting some pics of them if you can. What transport company did you end up going with?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by K5Cruiser
I remember seeing those cars in the dealership in '95. It was tempting for me to buy one, but buying a house at the time was a much wiser decision for me. How about posting some pics of them if you can. What transport company did you end up going with?
I'll definitely post some pics when the cars are delivered. We went with Minuteman Transportation. The guy we bought them from only uses that company to ship his vehicles and he said he would help us out with the arrangements. We'll see how it goes.
 
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