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Anyone have experience with... Auto Transport
Posted: January 4, 2007 9:16 pm
by land_shark3
Today's request for suggestions regarding this "learning trip" to LA is....
Does anyone have experience with shipping automobiles either on covered trucks or open trailers? The original plan was for me to help drive out there and fly back. As much as I would love to make a cross country trip, I'm not sure I could swing enough vacation days to make the trip twice. So now I'm considering either shipping the car out there or shipping it back or both.
Posted: January 4, 2007 9:18 pm
by SchoolGirlHeart
I don't have any experience shipping, unfortunately, but I wonder if it might be cheaper to lease a car out there, short term?
Posted: January 4, 2007 9:28 pm
by land_shark3
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I don't have any experience shipping, unfortunately, but I wonder if it might be cheaper to lease a car out there, short term?
For 2 months? Hmmm, quite possible. So far the best rate I've seen is $1200-1400.
Posted: January 4, 2007 9:31 pm
by SchoolGirlHeart
land_shark3 wrote:SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I don't have any experience shipping, unfortunately, but I wonder if it might be cheaper to lease a car out there, short term?
For 2 months? Hmmm, quite possible. So far the best rate I've seen is $1200-1400.
the gas there and back may come close to that bill, never mind wear and tear on the car......
Posted: January 4, 2007 9:51 pm
by ragtopW
Go native and 'jack the car of your choice..
Posted: January 4, 2007 10:16 pm
by ph4ever
Posted: January 4, 2007 10:21 pm
by land_shark3
ragtopW wrote:Go native and 'jack the car of your choice..
Sweet... I do enjoy
Grand Theft Auto: San Andres
Posted: January 4, 2007 10:22 pm
by ragtopW
land_shark3 wrote:ragtopW wrote:Go native and 'jack the car of your choice..
Sweet... I do enjoy
Grand Theft Auto: San Andres
Posted: January 4, 2007 10:24 pm
by land_shark3
Yup, gonna cost about the same to ship it as it would to lease a car.
Well, I guess that means we're in for the long haul or renting a car. Thanks for the advice and links.
Now does anyone have suggestions on rental companies? The cheapest I found was through Rent4Less, but I have never heard of them.
Posted: January 4, 2007 10:28 pm
by ragtopW
land_shark3 wrote:
Yup, gonna cost about the same to ship it as it would to lease a car.
Well, I guess that means we're in for the long haul or renting a car. Thanks for the advice and links.
Now does anyone have suggestions on rental companies? The cheapest I found was through Rent4Less, but I have never heard of them.
try
http://www.foxrentacar.com/browseRates.aspx
Posted: January 4, 2007 11:06 pm
by land_shark3
Yup, $1200-1400. Have you used them before?
Posted: January 4, 2007 11:09 pm
by ragtopW
land_shark3 wrote:
Yup, $1200-1400. Have you used them before?
my sisters have, in LA and were quite pleased..
that is why I thought to look them up for you..
Posted: January 4, 2007 11:14 pm
by land_shark3
I appreciate it!
Posted: January 4, 2007 11:14 pm
by ragtopW
land_shark3 wrote:I appreciate it!
For you .. no worries..
Posted: January 5, 2007 5:27 pm
by The Lost Manatee
Contact Avis about their mini-leases. Generally those work out to be a good deal. Another option is buy a junker for $1000.00, drive it until you leave and then leave it!
