Cheap Auto Shipping Companies

Johndong888 · 09-21-2012, 12:36 PM

I shipped my new m3 from Ft. Lauderdale using united road. Bought the car sight unseen :/ They setup a driver for me the very next day which was a Friday. Delivers on Saturday night to me around South Jersey/Delaware border. I was extremely excited. It was nerve wrecking during that time especially deciding between open or closed.

Eventually I figured the car was going to be exposed to elements while I am driving it, does it really matter if the trailer is closed or not?

I was just happen the car got to me extremely quick. Yes it was dirty due to the rain but nothing a quick touchless carwash couldn't handle. Besides, I am looking forward to doing a full detail myself anyways. Most of the forum members aren't even into detailing so why bother with closed trailers?

I opted for open container

osteome · 09-21-2012, 08:55 PM

I did not really get a choice on shipping from overseas, but this is what cheap can get you. Thank goodness it was my winter car.

swilly · 10-30-2012, 06:12 PM

DAS is terrible... quick customer service but....ETA was 2 weeks but it's going on 3 weeks and it's getting pushed back daily...

W/// · 10-30-2012, 08:10 PM

I went through uship.com shipping my car from L.A to South Carolina sight unseen.

Kind of dodged the bullet. I looked for whoever had the highest rating at a good price. Again, I'd pay a bit more for what guys here are recommending though.

mkiv808 · 10-30-2012, 08:36 PM

Reliable Carriers

Very happy with them. Cheapest high quality carrier I could find. ~$1690 covered from Colorado to Connecticut. Quick too. Don't trust the ones that subcontract out to random trucks.

Trip3's · 11-07-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fakebreakr

I've used magic carpet in the past for 2 transports and have also used amerifreight just recently from Texas to Nevada. Keep in mind all 3 of these transports were open transport - not enclosed. All vehicles were delivered safe and sound - but that is not because I had a good BROKER - it's because the transport CARRIER was a good outfit.

PM for details and experiences.

I'm buying a car and having it shipped 1200 miles. I think I found a good broker...Safe-direct auto transport. I just wanted to ask about researching the carrier. Could you PM me, I'm too new to send PM's.
Thanks!

BPMSport · 11-07-2012, 11:47 PM

+1 to what many others have said. It's a huge mistake to make 'cheap' your primary factor.

I used intercity lines years ago and they did a fantastic job. A couple years after that I used a "cheaper" company and they stole electronics from the car.

Dark Sarcasm · 11-09-2012, 05:12 PM

I guess you are getting the point by now. Lol. I used a broker for auto shipments twice. Once was an incredible experience, driver was early for pick up and early for drop off. Second time, my Jeep was stored in a parking lot somewhere in Boston, for 6 weeks. Broker was rude and had no idea my Jeep was never picked up in Boston. I had to call and threaten to report my vehicle stolen. They finally found someone to pick up my Jeep. Nerve racking not knowing where your prized possession in missing. Find someone with good references.

09-21-2012, 12:36 PM	#23
Johndong888 John 75 Rep 885 Posts Drives: '12 M3, '18 S560, '16 G63 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (9)	I shipped my new m3 from Ft. Lauderdale using united road. Bought the car sight unseen :/ They setup a driver for me the very next day which was a Friday. Delivers on Saturday night to me around South Jersey/Delaware border. I was extremely excited. It was nerve wrecking during that time especially deciding between open or closed. Eventually I figured the car was going to be exposed to elements while I am driving it, does it really matter if the trailer is closed or not? I was just happen the car got to me extremely quick. Yes it was dirty due to the rain but nothing a quick touchless carwash couldn't handle. Besides, I am looking forward to doing a full detail myself anyways. Most of the forum members aren't even into detailing so why bother with closed trailers? I opted for open container __________________ Current - 2012 AW/FR E92 M3 \| 2014 AW X5 \| 2015 MB S550 \| 2016 RR V8 (White FTW) Mods - BPMTune Stg1/Servo, Euro Visors & Side Mirror, IND Gloss Blk Pkg, OEM Perf. CF Trim/Spoiler, Grills, Lights, Pedals, Umnitza V4 AE, ModeCarbon GTS V1, 19" HRE P40 Sold - 2008 BSM/Black E92 335i
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09-21-2012, 08:55 PM	#24
osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	I did not really get a choice on shipping from overseas, but this is what cheap can get you. Thank goodness it was my winter car. Attached Images __________________ 2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded 2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo
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10-30-2012, 06:12 PM	#25
swilly Private 10 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	DAS is terrible... quick customer service but....ETA was 2 weeks but it's going on 3 weeks and it's getting pushed back daily...
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10-30-2012, 08:10 PM	#26
W/// Lieutenant General 7485 Rep 12,307 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	I went through uship.com shipping my car from L.A to South Carolina sight unseen. Kind of dodged the bullet. I looked for whoever had the highest rating at a good price. Again, I'd pay a bit more for what guys here are recommending though. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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10-30-2012, 08:36 PM	#27
mkiv808 Lieutenant 42 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 06 E90/Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, CT iTrader: (0)	Reliable Carriers Very happy with them. Cheapest high quality carrier I could find. ~$1690 covered from Colorado to Connecticut. Quick too. Don't trust the ones that subcontract out to random trucks. __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E92 6M AW/FR Eibach Springs + H&R Front Sway + LUX AE + LCI Taillights + BMW Performance CF Spoiler + Bastuck Clubsport Exhaust
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11-07-2012, 11:47 PM	#29
BPMSport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3387 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: Harrop M3 / F10 M5 / F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (9) Garage List 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 1990 BMW 735i Turbo [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M5 [0.00]	+1 to what many others have said. It's a huge mistake to make 'cheap' your primary factor. I used intercity lines years ago and they did a fantastic job. A couple years after that I used a "cheaper" company and they stole electronics from the car. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----
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11-09-2012, 05:12 PM	#30
Dark Sarcasm New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 12 Infiniti G37s Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Katy Tx iTrader: (0)	I guess you are getting the point by now. Lol. I used a broker for auto shipments twice. Once was an incredible experience, driver was early for pick up and early for drop off. Second time, my Jeep was stored in a parking lot somewhere in Boston, for 6 weeks. Broker was rude and had no idea my Jeep was never picked up in Boston. I had to call and threaten to report my vehicle stolen. They finally found someone to pick up my Jeep. Nerve racking not knowing where your prized possession in missing. Find someone with good references.
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