Enclosed vs. Open Trailer

Know anyone who can hook you up on Central Dispatch? Closed is the way to go... Open will leave you vulnerable to road debris, bugs, rocks, weather ,etc... NOT recommended for a Ferrari (family DD, yes).

Central Dispatch will have trucks available pretty much daily, but you have to be registered with them as a transporter, dealer, etc...

 

Have you tried Intercity? They're a sponsor here. They transported my 360 from Mass. to Il. enclosed trailer - no problems. 8/2013 around a $1k. You might get a snowstorm or rain etc.

 

Enclosed if you can is best although dealers transport new cars from ports of entry to the dealership routinely on open car carriers. I think the key is protection of the car be it a cover or the plastic panel covers on the high end cars for open transport to dealerships.

 

enclosed.. there are tons of car carrier companies, just phone a couple more

 

i assume this is not a POS.... i would not cut corners

be very careful using brokers....

ship open at your own risk.... it will likely be on a multi car carrier.

ive have used uship for run of the mill stuff with good luck

 

I've always heard and logic tells me it's correct, NEVER cover a car transported on an open trailer. The dust and grime that gets under the cover, and it will, gets ground into the paint just as if you washed your car with a dirty sponge. Transport enclosed if you can. There's always another show to enjoy. Why take a chance?

 

Intercity 2 day - Please place a CHECK next to box entitled : "For Ballers only" lol

 

Enclosed!!! I watched an open trailer go down my tree lined street with branches and leaves flying everywhere, do you want your car to arrive in good shape? Go with Intercity and wait!!

 

Don't let your excitement cloud your judgment. Enclosed!!!

Otherwise, you might as well fly to NY and drive it back.

 

call bradan.... where is this car at ? they can deliver.

 

Be careful of carcovers. Some 'flap' and can cause abrasion marks on the paint.

 

Potential cost of a new windshield definitely worth the price to go enclosed....

 

It's against FDOT rules to cover a car during transport. For a grand you should be able to find a carrier to fit your time frame. Need to get it picked up in the next day or two though to make the show. 7K is ludicrous.

 

NY - Marcy, 13403
(Utica - Rome)
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GA - Columbus, 31904
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2011 Bmw M3
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$1050 Cod (Cash/Certified)
1093 Mi ($0.96/Mi)
Order ID: 1226h


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$1000 Cod (Cash/Certified)
1035 Mi ($0.97/Mi)
Order ID: 1226hh

Plus your 430 currently on the board.

 

Why don't you drive it home? Will make for a fun drive

 

I would not do open trailer! I am sure there will be many more car shows to attend. Take your time, do it right...
Jes

 

Actually the more I read this the more I think you should fly up and drive it down. It's not a hard drive straight down I95. I flew to Palm beach South Fl to pick up my Aston Martin DB and drove it back to MD in 1.5 days. Heck I even drove clear cross country twice in my SL55 AMG from MD to Cali and back in just over 3 days. If you want the car fast and need to make this big car show you seem to need to go to then it's the best way! Bring red bulls

 

You will get a call from one of the drivers on Central. You will get the attention over the others as it is a Ferrari (cool car to transport), plus they will try to dicker for a few extra $$. It's been my experience that a truck will be headed south and they will get a last min cancellation which will spark a last min call to you.

If you really want the attention and a quick responce, bump your offer a couple of hundred....

 

they are a board sponsor.. i have spoken with dan when i call. they are out on LI also.

bradan group

 

If the car is on the island contact Plycar/Plycon. They're a very reputable moving/car hauling company


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