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  1. Jonny Law

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    Any recommendations on a auto transporter to move a car from east coast to west coast? Thx
     
  2. donv

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    I used Capitol Auto Transport a few years ago to take a car from Portland to Colorado Springs. They are a broker, so the actual shipper will be someone else, but they make all the arrangements. I did open transport because the car wasn't all that special, but I think they can arrange closed transport as well.
     
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  3. Jonny Law

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    Thanks Don.
     
  4. 3POINT8

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    I've used bluestar four or five times: https://bluestarautomovers.com/

    However, I believe these movers are just brokers. They get your order then shop it out to a driver. I believe all the drivers work for all the same brokers. So there's really not a big difference between brokers in my mind other than customer service.
     
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  6. Regular Guy 01

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    When I purchased my car 2+ years ago from a dealer in Chicago, we used a broker to find shipping to my home in Tacoma.
    He told me all the right things and that an owner / operator would take better care and treat my car better than a large business.
    My car arrived damaged and I had to fight to get it repaired. This isn't the way I like to do business. I lost $1000 but loved the car so it is what it is.
    Broker will always go for the lowest priced transport company and nothing else matters.

    I learned my lesson the hard way and know now to only use a reputable company that I recognize.
    I hope you have a better outcome if you decide to use a broker.....

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    GG
     
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  7. Jonny Law

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    Thanks guys. I will give these a look. It seems most all the ones I have found so far are in the broker field. Luckily the seller is able to give me a little time to sort this out.
     
  8. Il Steeg

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    Intercity from D.C./NoVa......
     
  9. plastique999

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    Call Jim (800) 221-3936 x205
    Tell him Eddie referred you


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  10. Jonny Law

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    Hey Edward,

    I sent a request through the website on Friday. If I don't hear from them by tomorrow, I will call.

    Thanks
     
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    Jim is usually very responsive… pretty sure he will respond Monday.
    But like all businesses, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are short staffed.


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  12. Jonny Law

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    Update. Ended up using Capitol Auto Transport (Andy 305-467-2534) as Don had recommended. They were a little more then the other brokers, but were able to work with the seller for a convent pickup window and communicated well with me for a drop off. All the others seemed to have a window of three to five days.
     
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    So what did you get????? Inquiring minds want to know!


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  14. Jonny Law

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  18. Jonny Law

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    I was told by the previous owner they came from a 360.
     
  19. donv

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    Nice!
     
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    I thought that. Nice car. Congrats!
     
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    Do you still have the GTB?
     
  23. Jonny Law

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    Growing the collection. :)

    Yes I still have Pandora. No plans to get rid of her.
     
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  25. Jonny Law

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    360 is still on the list. That will help with the 368 build.
     
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