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| wrpspddrvr |
 Feb 24 2005, 05:42 PM
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Hi all. I was checking with A-1 transporters, and they said it would take THREE WEEKS (one week 'til the truck is back in town, and two for the travel) for my car to get to VA from WA! Is this the norm?
Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) |
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Feb 24 2005, 05:44 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
VA to WA... V and W are very close to each other, alphabetically speaking, and A is very close to A..
I think they are screwing with you, it's only a 45 minute drive. ok ok ok... seriously... yes, 3-4 weeks is somewhat typical. M |
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| ws91420 |
Feb 24 2005, 05:54 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You have to remember they need to make it as cost effective for themselves as possible to make any kind of profit. They line up as many as they can to clear their margin.
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| Porsche Rescue |
Feb 24 2005, 06:13 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I have had several cars shipped and 3 weeks from the time you book it to the time you see it is quick. I have used DAS and Passport (FedEx company). I really like Passport. Enclosed and not near as expensive as some.
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| 736conver |
Feb 24 2005, 06:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Yes 3 weeks is quick. But it also depends on how much you paid. I paid $600 to have a 911 moved from NJ to WI and it took 4 weeks.
I could of move up the time frame to one week but it would of cost $1000. Those drivers get calls during transport that can delay even more. My driver was delay an extra day as he had to stop in IL to pick a car up that called in. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 24 2005, 06:28 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Cole, You bought a car? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Tell us all about it.
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| LvSteveH |
Feb 24 2005, 06:44 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
Shipping cars is not as simple as it seems, from VA to WA the car may well come off the transporter 20 or more times to allow for other cars to be on or off loaded along the way. It's a pain in the butt. Now that I know, it makes my skin crawl to think of a bunch of goof balls trying to shift a 914 and slipping the clutch as they repeatadly load and unload. It's amazing that the transmission works when it arrives. We drive the things every day and still manage to grind a gear on occasion.
Hmmm...... I guess that didn't do much to put you at ease, sorry (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| wrpspddrvr |
Feb 24 2005, 07:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 22-December 04 Member No.: 3,317 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon8.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon8.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) !!!! Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Feb 24 2005, 08:01 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
is this car a dependable driver??? if so.. wait 2 weeks for my srping break, fly me out there, and i will drive it to your door.... for the experience itself and for free meals and lodging (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) i sure bet im still cheaper than what they charge (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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