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> auto transport - need to ship a 914, bought a 914 and need to have it shipped to me
Unobtanium-inc
post Dec 12 2016, 02:11 PM
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When looking for a shipper try and deal directly with a shipper, not a broker, they will just take the cheapest driver they can find and if something goes wrong, everyone just points fingers.
Also, be very clear with the transporter on what you expect, things like no you won't meet him at a parking lot at 1AM to take delivery of the car, it sounds funny but these guys will expect you to get out of bed.
You can read some horror stories on my blog:
https://unobtaniuminc.wordpress.com/2012/02...ng-of-porsches/

Also, NEVER use U-Ship, they are the true wild west. I once had a guy buy a car from me, he didn't want to use my transporter, he saved $100 on U-Ship. The guy who came to pick up the car had a converted motor home, and he had double booked so he unloaded a whole trailer of furniture, loaded the Porsche, and then re-loaded the furniture, on top of the Porsche!


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post Dec 12 2016, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(Coloradocurt @ Dec 12 2016, 08:24 AM) *

transport a 914 I'm buying, moving it from South Carolina out here to Colorado.


You bought a 914 in SC? How did I not hear about this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Dec 13 2016, 12:53 PM
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Have used Reliable several times with several different P cars- have had no issues... drivers actually seem to care.
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post Dec 15 2016, 07:05 AM
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Dec 12 2016, 01:14 PM) *

QUOTE(Coloradocurt @ Dec 12 2016, 08:24 AM) *

transport a 914 I'm buying, moving it from South Carolina out here to Colorado.


You bought a 914 in SC? How did I not hear about this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Right here on 914 World and listed as well on Pelican-
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...283114&st=0
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post Dec 18 2016, 07:56 PM
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Well it's done. I want to thank everyone for the support and the leads. The car arrived at my home in Orlando today. Surprise to my neighbors when a 9 vehicle carrier pulled through the neighborhood. I guess the easy part is over. And, now that I've gotten to look over the car more the buyer's remorse is starting to set in. Got a long way to go on this one. Next hurdle...DMV. Then the real work begins! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Dec 18 2016, 08:11 PM
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No 914 is perfect and you have to start somewhere. Your on 914world so your in the right place. If you need parts or advice, just ask. Your car must not have been on the road much. I never saw it driving around the area.

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post Dec 18 2016, 10:38 PM
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I shipped a 912E from OR to MI a few months ago, never shipped a car before and had no idea what to expect.

I used Montway Auto Transport and was frankly surprised at how good they were, picked up on schedule two days after purchase, delivered as scheduled 5 days later, sure they subcontracted but I was given the drivers number and spoke with him a few times in route.

Everything was clearly explained and my questions answered up front.

I was kept up to date via email and instead of paying part CC and cash balance to driver I opted to pay additional $100 and pay CC up front, but only as I was scheduled to be out of town when the car was delivered and I didn't want to burden a friend with handling a cash deal with driver.

Schedule changed and i was present when driver dropped the car off late in the evening, with a clear manifest showing all identified blemishes at time of loading and took care to unload while I watched.

Auto transport gets a bad rap, my experience was better than I anticipated and I would not hesitate to use these guys again.

https://www.montway.com/car-shipping-lp?hea...CFYW4wAodk5oATw
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post Dec 19 2016, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(seanpaulmc @ Dec 18 2016, 08:56 PM) *

Well it's done. I want to thank everyone for the support and the leads. The car arrived at my home in Orlando today. Surprise to my neighbors when a 9 vehicle carrier pulled through the neighborhood. I guess the easy part is over. And, now that I've gotten to look over the car more the buyer's remorse is starting to set in. Got a long way to go on this one. Next hurdle...DMV. Then the real work begins! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


Buyers remorse when you first "meet" your car is totally normal. The more time you spend with the car, the more you'll notice. In my experience, the car is never "done" till you sell it!

The fact that it needs some work gives you the opportunity to make the car exactly what you want. And you'll have fun and learn a lot along the way. As others have posted, this community will help you through anything. It's all been done a hundred times before. There are no stupid questions. Don't be afraid to ask.

Now...

If you can post a bunch of photos, and tell us what you've found (so far), we can help you get a head start on a plan to make your car safe and reliable.

Congrats and good luck!

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post Dec 22 2018, 10:17 AM
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Just don't hire these guys....

https://www.facebook.com/edward.callahan.79...g5NjI2ODAwNTQ2/
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post Dec 22 2018, 03:32 PM
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looks like some of the people in Catskill
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post Dec 22 2018, 07:57 PM
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looks like some of the people in Catskill

Catskill is moving up in the world, they have a Harbor Freight now, between that and the place that will take my used tires, I'm feeling Catskill. Now the Chinese Buffet, I'm not feeling that, once was enough!
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post Dec 23 2018, 06:59 AM
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you Moron, this Thread is Two years Old, I think he probably got the car by now!
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post Dec 23 2018, 08:05 AM
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you Moron, this Thread is Two years Old, I think he probably got the car by now!

You know, it's never hard to spot a guy who doesn't understand even the simplest idea of humor, or you're just a dick and can't help yourself to show everyone how much of a dick you are. I guess given the choice between being a moron or a dick, I would choose the former. I've met many like-able morons in my time, but I'm yet to meet a like-able dick. Nobody likes a dick.


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post Dec 23 2018, 08:24 AM
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