NYC to Miami
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Hi all,
I anm going down to Miami for my cousins wedding during Thanksgiving and i want to take my car with me, but i cant drive due to school and work, anyone of a way to ship my car down and how long it would take
thanks
chris
I anm going down to Miami for my cousins wedding during Thanksgiving and i want to take my car with me, but i cant drive due to school and work, anyone of a way to ship my car down and how long it would take
thanks
chris
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That's a waste of money. Car shipments will run you around $500-$1000 from here to Miami, one way. Ifyou want a transport company that does indoor transport (I highly suggest this), so your car stays protected from the elements, plan on paying double. There's also no gaurantee when your car will arrive, even though they give you an approximate date. They plan the route for all the other cars on your truck and since you're in Miami, you will obviously be last. I've done 2 transports thus far (1 was my E39) and the cars were FILTHY when I got them. Both required a major detail when I got them. A wash didn't help at all. If I ever do it over again, both will be shipping in indoor transports, even though it costs more. You're also not allowed to put a car cover on an exterior transport. Should it fly off the trailer during the drive down and hit another car on the road, that would be a huge disaster.
If you are willing to spend this kind of money, I would contact an exotic car rental company in Miami and rent an exotic for the time you're down there. Hell, it would probably end up being cheaper too and you can say you drove a Lambo or Ferrari.
If you are willing to spend this kind of money, I would contact an exotic car rental company in Miami and rent an exotic for the time you're down there. Hell, it would probably end up being cheaper too and you can say you drove a Lambo or Ferrari.
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thanks for the advice, i was lookin at the exotic rentals and the price made me want to try this, guess ill b stuck with a nice rental to tear up 
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I like the rental idea , see if they have an M5 , you'll feel at home .... sort of !
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='479711' date='Oct 9 2007, 09:11 PM
I like the rental idea , see if they have an M5 , you'll feel at home .... sort of !
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if you go with a rental i know a guy who is good friends with the owner of exotic toys in miami... he may give u a break if you say so and so sent you.. thats what he told me iv'e just never got around to go get a car.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='479693' date='Oct 9 2007, 07:39 PM
As an alternative, there is an overnight car train that goes from Northern Virginia (7 hours from NY) to Orlando (4 hours from Miami).
Thank's Rick..
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='479730' date='Oct 9 2007, 10:02 PM
Can you give me more information on this particular post.
Thank's Rick..
Thank's Rick..
You drive down to DC or thereabouts and get on the train. The next morning you're in Orlando
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
I'm so sorry guys, I feel foolish. I thought there was a train for the car. 
