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Aug 8, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05

Does anyone know of a reliable enclosed auto transport? What should I look for in terms of price? So far, I have been quoted around $1600. If that is deemed a fair price then that's what I'll pay. I just don't want to get ripped off. I will be transporting my car from the east coast back to southern Cali. Thanks.

Aug 8, 2005 | 03:28 PM

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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One

I've used Horseless Carriage several times to transport my Porsches and they have done a great job--and they were always the least expensive cars on their trailers! They're also used by lots of folks selling/buying their cars at Barret Jackson. Intercity also has a great reputation, also used by Barret Jackson folks, most Porsche dealer deliveries are done by them, and they're the exclusive transported for the Carrera GT. I've never used them, but they have a great reputation.

A few words of advice. Don't skimp on auto transport. Use only top tier carriers, and only true enclosed trailers. Also request a top load so you don't risk anything falling/leaking on your car.

The pricing sounds in the ballpark--I believe both companies above will give quotes via their websites. Also helps to tip the driver upfront and ask them to take care of your baby!