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      05-28-2020, 08:53 PM   #1
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Question Suggestion on car shipping; cross country carrier

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Looking for member suggestions on companies used in the past for shipping a purchased (running) vehicle from one location to another.

I purchased an M2C in California, and am looking to ship it to Louisiana.

So far I've priced out Montway Auto and will continue to look around, just hoping for some recommendations.

Thanks.
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      05-29-2020, 06:06 AM   #2
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Reliable Carriers.

They do the shipping for Barrett Jackson.
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Hope this is the correct forum -

Looking for member suggestions on companies used in the past for shipping a purchased (running) vehicle from one location to another.

I purchased an M2C in California, and am looking to ship it to Louisiana.

So far I've priced out Montway Auto and will continue to look around, just hoping for some recommendations.

Thanks.
Are you doing enclosed or open carry?

If you're doing Enclosed, go with @I_Shipanycar on instagram.

Eric is a great guy, and he got my car from California to PA in 3 days with a dual driver.
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Another vote for Reliable. Most of the OEM and Tier 1s use them.

They use enclosed, specialized vehicle carrier trucks.
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      05-29-2020, 09:16 AM   #5
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I used InterCity for an enclosed transport and was happy.
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I have transported a fair amount of vehicles. I would only go with enclosed transport, unless you do not care if the car is damaged. Two of the best are Intercity Lines and Reliable. I have used some others also, but more out of timing then cost.
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I have transported a fair amount of vehicles. I would only go with enclosed transport, unless you do not care if the car is damaged. Two of the best are Intercity Lines and Reliable. I have used some others also, but more out of timing then cost.
agree with these choices. Definitely enclosed and ask for the car to be on top so no oil leaks onto the roof during the travel. Worth paying a bit more so that you have peace of mind they will deliver it 'new.'
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Haha, my car was the least expensive on the truck. They put car covers on all the cars. A Bentley was above mine. If your a Rennlist member you can get a discount. (InterCiity)
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Another vote for reliable. They shipped my M2 from DC to San Diego 2 months ago and it was professional and smooth the whole way.
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Another for Intercity, used them for a number of cross country trips and have never been disappointed. Driver's are super particular in a good way.
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Also going to ship my M2, I google and find movewheels, they give really low price, have you ever tried them or heard about them? Cos I saw that they have bad reviews and it makes me nervous
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I would do either Intercity or Reliable. Depends on the ship route too.

Reliable has more routes. Intercity doesn't cut the run straight south to north in the middle of the country, since they're based in MA and primarily run east to west through either location. I inquired about getting my car shipping from a BMW dealership in MS to IL. Intercity won't do it. Reliable will.
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Currently new to this whole out of state car purchase, but it seems to give the best results. Is my understanding correct in that BMW can only deliver the car to the Performance Center in SC outside of the dealership you purchased from? I am doing opposite and going from east coast to CA. What is the typical cost range for shipping vehicles enclosed?
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I have transported a fair amount of vehicles. I would only go with enclosed transport, unless you do not care if the car is damaged. Two of the best are Intercity Lines and Reliable. I have used some others also, but more out of timing then cost.
Can't state any better than this. Reliant and Intercity are the gold standard.
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Just check the reviews in your area or from the area where you need to pick up your ride. I did this way, and it worked for me.
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