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CamaroJim56 · 09-23-2018, 07:17 AM

Looking for reasonably priced, dependable car shipper to move my 13 Camaro from VA to FL, late Oct/early Nov.

Any recommendations?

myold88 · 09-23-2018, 07:37 AM

I used "Black Mustang Transport" out of West Springfield Ma; 912 268 7267; to ship my SS from
Ct to Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Call direct and save agency fees. Great personal service. Great pick
up and delivery times. Smaller shipper. My Camaro didn't even get dirty this past January.

Royal Tiger · 09-23-2018, 07:46 AM

My daughter just used Fisher to ship her car from PA to CA.

https://www.fishershipping.com

Excellent reviews across the board.

CamaroJim56 · 09-23-2018, 04:07 PM

thanks guys, I will look into these.

Jim

Z2880 · 09-24-2018, 04:52 AM

Just in time for all the snow birds to shop there cars to Florida, I wonder if that may affect your price

CamaroJim56 · 09-24-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Z2880

Just in time for all the snow birds to shop there cars to Florida, I wonder if that may affect your price

Most pricing is between 600 and 900.

I can't help the timing, I am making a permanent move.

Royal Tiger · 09-24-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

Most pricing is between 600 and 900.

I can't help the timing, I am making a permanent move.

The Snowbirds don’t hit in force until late November at the earliest, so you have time.

My daughter didn’t go with the cheapest quote, but the highest reviews & rated.

SS Performance · 09-24-2018, 11:10 AM

Who ever you choose make sure to find out if they are the carrier or a broker. It's best to deal directly with the carrier.

Dogmeat · 09-26-2018, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z2880

Just in time for all the snow birds to shop there cars to Florida, I wonder if that may affect your price

NOT meaning to sound like a smartazz at all, but to clarify:

"There" is used as in "That's my car over there"

"Their" is used as in "That's their car over there".

Just trying to help show the difference in these 2 "Sounds the same-but spelled different and different meaning" words.

Rock-It Man · 09-26-2018, 06:35 AM

How you ship depends a lot on how you use or value your car.

The first issue is open vs closed trailer. As I'm sure you know, new Camaros are delivered on open trailers, unlike luxury brands such as BMW. Cars on open trailers get dirty, which is unimportant. However, in Winter, they get exposed to road salt and brine. You may find that unacceptable. (I ordered my Camaro to be built in the middle of the Summer for just that reason.) Since you are shipping from VA in October or November, that shouldn't be an issue so you can save a lot by going with an open trailer.

The second issue is the company. Many companies you find listed on the internet are just brokers who place cars on the next available independent truck, so you don't necessarily know what kind of service you will get. That may be fine with you for a daily driver. But if you want kid glove service, you should go with a collector car transport company like Reliable Carriers or Intercity Lines. Choosing one of those also means an enclosed trailer and a hefty cost, like over a thousand bucks, and limited flexibility in scheduling.

Personally, for a trip as short as VA to FL, my preferred solution would be to drive the car, but I assume you have good reason not to.

Cheers!

Z2880 · 09-26-2018, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogmeat

NOT meaning to sound like a smartazz at all, but to clarify:

"There" is used as in "That's my car over there"

"Their" is used as in "That's their car over there".

Just trying to help show the difference in these 2 "Sounds the same-but spelled different and different meaning" words.

Wow. I Wish you were around in English class you could have helped me with my learning disability.

Thanks man.

Ashn_G_1LE · 09-27-2018, 12:00 AM

^^^ LOL

On a side note Montway transportation 100000% recommend. They were extremely accurate on pick up timing and the car arrived 2 days early! I shipped my car home from Florida back to California. They picked it up Tuesday around 5pm car arrived Friday at 6pm. Car was in perfect condition on arrival and they let me pack my stuff in it as well. Extremely impressed with their service and will forever use them and recommend them. Btw I’m not affiliated with them at all I was just that happy with their service LOL.

Dogmeat · 09-27-2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Z2880

Wow. I Wish you were around in English class you could have helped me with my learning disability. Thanks man!

You're entirely welcome.....I just thought of the THIRD version of the "sounds the same" for that word....it's "They're", as in: They're always doing crazy things! (In this case, "they're" is a contraction for "they are".

A lot of people misuse the word "your" when they should be using "you're",
as in: This is your own Camaro....and You're going to love this Camaro!
Some will use the "your" in trying to say "Your going to love this Camaro!"
which is entirely wrong!

OK...I've gone beyond where I started....sorry I got carried away!

CamaroJim56 · 09-27-2018, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashn_G_1LE

^^^ LOL

On a side note Montway transportation 100000% recommend. They were extremely accurate on pick up timing and the car arrived 2 days early! I shipped my car home from Florida back to California. They picked it up Tuesday around 5pm car arrived Friday at 6pm. Car was in perfect condition on arrival and they let me pack my stuff in it as well. Extremely impressed with their service and will forever use them and recommend them. Btw I’m not affiliated with them at all I was just that happy with their service LOL.

They're one of the ones I am checking out.
Thanks for the refferal.

Jim

09-23-2018, 07:17 AM	#1
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	Car Shipper Recommendations Looking for reasonably priced, dependable car shipper to move my 13 Camaro from VA to FL, late Oct/early Nov. Any recommendations? __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

09-23-2018, 07:37 AM	#2
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I used "Black Mustang Transport" out of West Springfield Ma; 912 268 7267; to ship my SS from Ct to Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Call direct and save agency fees. Great personal service. Great pick up and delivery times. Smaller shipper. My Camaro didn't even get dirty this past January. __________________

09-23-2018, 04:07 PM	#4
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	thanks guys, I will look into these. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

09-24-2018, 11:10 AM	#8
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Who ever you choose make sure to find out if they are the carrier or a broker. It's best to deal directly with the carrier. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

09-27-2018, 12:00 AM	#12
Ashn_G_1LE Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 241 View My Garage	^^^ LOL On a side note Montway transportation 100000% recommend. They were extremely accurate on pick up timing and the car arrived 2 days early! I shipped my car home from Florida back to California. They picked it up Tuesday around 5pm car arrived Friday at 6pm. Car was in perfect condition on arrival and they let me pack my stuff in it as well. Extremely impressed with their service and will forever use them and recommend them. Btw I’m not affiliated with them at all I was just that happy with their service LOL. __________________ Work hard, play harder

09-23-2018, 07:46 AM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	My daughter just used Fisher to ship her car from PA to CA. https://www.fishershipping.com Excellent reviews across the board.

09-24-2018, 04:52 AM	#5
Z2880 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ma Posts: 42	Just in time for all the snow birds to shop there cars to Florida, I wonder if that may affect your price

09-26-2018, 06:35 AM	#10
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,030 View My Garage	How you ship depends a lot on how you use or value your car. The first issue is open vs closed trailer. As I'm sure you know, new Camaros are delivered on open trailers, unlike luxury brands such as BMW. Cars on open trailers get dirty, which is unimportant. However, in Winter, they get exposed to road salt and brine. You may find that unacceptable. (I ordered my Camaro to be built in the middle of the Summer for just that reason.) Since you are shipping from VA in October or November, that shouldn't be an issue so you can save a lot by going with an open trailer. The second issue is the company. Many companies you find listed on the internet are just brokers who place cars on the next available independent truck, so you don't necessarily know what kind of service you will get. That may be fine with you for a daily driver. But if you want kid glove service, you should go with a collector car transport company like Reliable Carriers or Intercity Lines. Choosing one of those also means an enclosed trailer and a hefty cost, like over a thousand bucks, and limited flexibility in scheduling. Personally, for a trip as short as VA to FL, my preferred solution would be to drive the car, but I assume you have good reason not to. Cheers!