Shipping my new M3???

trapit · 01-14-2011, 06:28 PM

Just finished signing papers on a new 2010 AW M3. $74K sticker got it for $60K, which i think is a pretty good deal

Dependable Auto Shipping will ship it for $1400, from OR to GA, on an enclosed trailer. I talked to Intercity and he said he wouldnt be able to get to it in any reasonable time frame so he refered me to passport who quoted me $2200. My question is...Is Dependable Auto Shipping...Dependable? Any other thoughts...and no driving it here isnt do-able right now.

getalot681 · 01-14-2011, 06:50 PM

I'll drive it for you if you pay for the gas and my plane ticket back to OR.

shamoo · 01-14-2011, 06:54 PM

Wow, good deal! I almost paid that much for an 08 (last July).

kmarei · 01-14-2011, 06:58 PM

i used DAS when i shipped my M3 E30 to Canada
great to deal with
car arrived in tip top shape

kaykay · 01-14-2011, 07:15 PM

I've heard and read that Intercity are one of the best, can't wrong with them....

Crazy Bimmer · 01-14-2011, 07:16 PM

Brand new? Thats an incredible deal!

ring007 · 01-14-2011, 07:17 PM

I had a so-so experience with DAS a couple years ago. They took FOREVER to pickup the car, but it did get to its destination in good shape.

Prince_of_Persia · 01-14-2011, 07:32 PM

Pretty good deal, do you have any picture of the car ? What options did it come with?

trapit · 01-14-2011, 07:59 PM

I have seen "horror stories" with every carrier and just making sure before i give them the green light.

Option wise she's pretty loaded. Tech Package,Cold weather package, Premium Package, Silver Extended leather (I have never seen a silver leathered M3), DCT, 19" wheels, Sunroof (I dont care for the sunroof, but hey for 60K), enhanced sound, and Ipod/USB...$73,475 sticker

No pics yet, I'll wait till she's home

kmarei · 01-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ring007

I had a so-so experience with DAS a couple years ago. They took FOREVER to pickup the car, but it did get to its destination in good shape.

maybe that's why
i delivered my car to their local drop off point

HellaFunctional · 01-14-2011, 10:03 PM

DAS damaged my car
Car came with chipped windshield and scratches on the bumper that were half assed touched up.
Make sure you get the insurance.
They paid for all the damages.
Oh yeah..take a lot of pics before it gets shipped.

tlp · 01-14-2011, 10:57 PM

I had a good experience with Intercity.

PKL · 01-15-2011, 08:05 AM

I'm shipping my car about as far across the continental US as it can go, from central CT to Los Angeles California.

I'll be using Passport, they are expensive but I want THE BEST. Still will cross my fingers for no dings scratches etc

double eagle · 01-15-2011, 11:00 AM

I used Passport in '07 to ship my '06 Vette - a bit expensive but worth it to me. Make sure you request the top rack.

PortoM3 · 01-15-2011, 02:38 PM

I used passport. Was very pleased with them. Yes, a bit more expensive.

stocksure · 01-15-2011, 02:46 PM

My understanding is that most, if not all, of these shippers are brokers. They post a price/offer onto an online database and the actual shipping company picks up the quote and the car.

You can find out the actual cost of the shipping by what you will be paying the driver. The amount you pay as a deposit to the shipping company is their cut or broker fee. For example, you go with ABC Shipping. They tell you it will be $1000 total for shipping and ask for $200 upfront and $800 in the form of cash, check or MO to the driver. That means that the price posted on the database was $800.

You can find some shipping companies that will let you know of this arrangement and ask for $150 as their fee and post whatever (reasonable) quote you'd like. They can guide you on a quote that will ensure your car getting picked up in 3-4 days.

At least this has been my experience when shopping around for transporting my car when it comes in.

H2C · 01-15-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocksure

My understanding is that most, if not all, of these shippers are brokers. They post a price/offer onto an online database and the actual shipping company picks up the quote and the car.

AFAIK, DAS, Intercity, and Passport have in-house drivers and dedicated truck fleet... They don't sub out shipping to 3rd parties

lolwhut · 01-21-2011, 12:47 PM

I had my X5 shipped with American Auto Transport a couple of months ago. Was a similar route (OR->FL) and was a little bit cheaper if I do recall, so they can probably move it to GA for even less. They did a fine job IMO.

donovan · 01-21-2011, 01:09 PM

Jesus 1400 to ship a car, IN the country. Holyshit. It cost 2000 to do it by boat from country to country via transcar.

regensburg94 · 10-26-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

I had a good experience with Intercity.

Would love to hear specifically why they worked out so well for you...

Did you feel particularly good about the driver? Did the car move at all on the trailer from load to unload? How thorough was the pre- and post-inspection?

Doc V. · 10-27-2011, 05:10 AM

Horseless Carriage: http://www.horselesscarriage.com/

shamoo · 10-27-2011, 08:46 AM

I know this is an older thread, but for new readers...

I just shipped my M3 and motorcycle using Montway Auto Transport. Prices were significantly lower than other places I've called. From Central NJ to Irvine, CA:

Car alone on open trailer: $1000
Car with R6 bike on open trailer: $1400
Car with R6 bike on closed trailer: $1800

Yes, they were significantly less than other carriers who were $2500+, but I've used Montway previously and they did a fine job. This time, they were a little funny transporting my bike, but it's a used bike and they/me are insured.

01-14-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
trapit Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Evans Ga iTrader: (0)	Shipping my new M3??? Just finished signing papers on a new 2010 AW M3. $74K sticker got it for $60K, which i think is a pretty good deal Dependable Auto Shipping will ship it for $1400, from OR to GA, on an enclosed trailer. I talked to Intercity and he said he wouldnt be able to get to it in any reasonable time frame so he refered me to passport who quoted me $2200. My question is...Is Dependable Auto Shipping...Dependable? Any other thoughts...and no driving it here isnt do-able right now.
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01-14-2011, 06:54 PM	#3
shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	Wow, good deal! I almost paid that much for an 08 (last July). __________________
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01-14-2011, 06:58 PM	#4
kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	i used DAS when i shipped my M3 E30 to Canada great to deal with car arrived in tip top shape
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01-14-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	I've heard and read that Intercity are one of the best, can't wrong with them.... __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Brand new? Thats an incredible deal! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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01-14-2011, 07:17 PM	#7
ring007 Major 60 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: GT3RS & Speciale No BMWs now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa iTrader: (13)	I had a so-so experience with DAS a couple years ago. They took FOREVER to pickup the car, but it did get to its destination in good shape.
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01-14-2011, 07:32 PM	#8
Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Pretty good deal, do you have any picture of the car ? What options did it come with?
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01-14-2011, 07:59 PM	#9
trapit Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Evans Ga iTrader: (0)	I have seen "horror stories" with every carrier and just making sure before i give them the green light. Option wise she's pretty loaded. Tech Package,Cold weather package, Premium Package, Silver Extended leather (I have never seen a silver leathered M3), DCT, 19" wheels, Sunroof (I dont care for the sunroof, but hey for 60K), enhanced sound, and Ipod/USB...$73,475 sticker No pics yet, I'll wait till she's home
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01-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
HellaFunctional First Lieutenant 9 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 911S Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	DAS damaged my car Car came with chipped windshield and scratches on the bumper that were half assed touched up. Make sure you get the insurance. They paid for all the damages. Oh yeah..take a lot of pics before it gets shipped.
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01-14-2011, 10:57 PM	#12
tlp Colonel 276 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas/SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List SOLD 2011 BMW e92 M3 [9.10]	I had a good experience with Intercity. __________________ 991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752
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01-15-2011, 08:05 AM	#13
PKL Brigadier General 848 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	I'm shipping my car about as far across the continental US as it can go, from central CT to Los Angeles California. I'll be using Passport, they are expensive but I want THE BEST. Still will cross my fingers for no dings scratches etc __________________
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01-15-2011, 11:00 AM	#14
double eagle Private First Class 1 Rep 121 Posts Drives: '08 M3, '09 MS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 39.0N • 105.1W iTrader: (0)	I used Passport in '07 to ship my '06 Vette - a bit expensive but worth it to me. Make sure you request the top rack. __________________ BMWCCA since 2003
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01-15-2011, 02:38 PM	#15
PortoM3 M3lover 27 Rep 485 Posts Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany iTrader: (1)	I used passport. Was very pleased with them. Yes, a bit more expensive.
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01-15-2011, 02:46 PM	#16
stocksure Private First Class 31 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '19 BMW M5C Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	My understanding is that most, if not all, of these shippers are brokers. They post a price/offer onto an online database and the actual shipping company picks up the quote and the car. You can find out the actual cost of the shipping by what you will be paying the driver. The amount you pay as a deposit to the shipping company is their cut or broker fee. For example, you go with ABC Shipping. They tell you it will be $1000 total for shipping and ask for $200 upfront and $800 in the form of cash, check or MO to the driver. That means that the price posted on the database was $800. You can find some shipping companies that will let you know of this arrangement and ask for $150 as their fee and post whatever (reasonable) quote you'd like. They can guide you on a quote that will ensure your car getting picked up in 3-4 days. At least this has been my experience when shopping around for transporting my car when it comes in. __________________ 2019 F90 M5 Comp \| Marina Bay Blue, stealth PPF 2016 F80 M3 \| Mineral White - sold 2011 E92 M3 \| Jerez Black - sold 2001 E46 M3 \| Carbon Black - sold
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01-21-2011, 12:47 PM	#18
lolwhut Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, US iTrader: (0)	I had my X5 shipped with American Auto Transport a couple of months ago. Was a similar route (OR->FL) and was a little bit cheaper if I do recall, so they can probably move it to GA for even less. They did a fine job IMO.
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donovan Brigadier General 371 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: R8 - Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: National iTrader: (17)	Jesus 1400 to ship a car, IN the country. Holyshit. It cost 2000 to do it by boat from country to country via transcar. __________________ Audi R8 v10 Ford Raptor m3e46freak@yahoo.comfor all euro parts!! ebay/craigslist verified/ m3post/e46fanantics/m3forum/zpost/bimmerforum
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10-27-2011, 05:10 AM	#21
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10-27-2011, 08:46 AM	#22
shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	I know this is an older thread, but for new readers... I just shipped my M3 and motorcycle using Montway Auto Transport. Prices were significantly lower than other places I've called. From Central NJ to Irvine, CA: Car alone on open trailer: $1000 Car with R6 bike on open trailer: $1400 Car with R6 bike on closed trailer: $1800 Yes, they were significantly less than other carriers who were $2500+, but I've used Montway previously and they did a fine job. This time, they were a little funny transporting my bike, but it's a used bike and they/me are insured. __________________
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