CrayZ Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 hey guys im going to be driving up to california to pick up a 71 here in the next couple of days and i am deciding if i want to drive it back or throw it on a hauler. Does anyone know a good company? It needs to go from anaheim to houston, tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I've always been tempted to try uship.com. Seems like an great idea to let the current market determine the price. But after seeing 'Shipping Wars" I'm not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ive actually used uship before, I had a good experience with them. What is the deal with shipping wars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Uship is the company the "stars". (shippers) use to bid on shipments. No doubt a sponser of the show... http://www.aetv.com/shipping-wars/ Edited December 24, 2012 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Drive it. I'm going the opposite way on Wednesday, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 The only thing stopping me from driving it is the fact that it is sitting on 12 year old tires.. It will get a fresh set of new wheels and tires as soon as it gets to houston but I don't want to purchase tires twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infiltrate2000 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Uship you sometime find a good deal if someone is heading your way. Fuel price is real high now which make transport even more money. I had quite a few cars shipped and used one Broker, 954-857-8191 ask for Glen. Price change depending on time of year and i said fuel price, i had 3 cars shipped from california to ny paid as low as $700 to recently $ 950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 The main problem with shipping is fuel.I sold my z and I delivered it my self .1 way the trip was 2000 miles.I towed the car with a tow bar behined my ford e150 van so I wouldnt have a trailer to deal with on the way back.At 15 mpg I was at $1000 for just fuel on a 4100 mile tound trip.I was gone 7 days total and used 4 motel rooms.If you can get a car shipped from socal to houston for $700 that shipper really isnt making that much money.Usually these guys use a 1 ton pick up with a 3 car gooseneck trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 I started a bid war for the job and the cheapest ive seen is $730 i guess i might have to go that route, thanks for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) I used "Reliable" for my GT3 shipping last May and it was a disaster. No, the car wasn't damaged. No they didn't hurt my baby. BUT they promised it in 7 days and I got it in 17. Was horrible. What was worse, was the car was supposed to come to Va. but was shipped to Michigan to "wait" for more cars. Car was supposed to be kept inside during its travels. Came to me covered in pine needles. Sure, if it's a honda civic, but a fairly rare Porsche 2004 GT3? That wasn't the "deal" but it ended up being "reality". $2000 wasted. If you have expectation for delivery, I'd consider your options. Mike Edited December 25, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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