I am purchasing a s2000 from New Jersey and need to ship it to California. Does anyone know what the best, safest, cheapest was to bring the car over?

Dale H

 

Besides driving it, i mean!

 

I don't think you want to use the words "cheapest and best" together.I would say the best way is to make sure it's hauled with an enclosed trailer.I know of a company named Horseless Carriage that hauls alot of vintage vehicles across the country.Also,make sure the company hauling it has full coverage if they damage the vehicle.

 

I shipped my car from Philly to SF, the name of the place escapes me, but when you set the appointment up tell them you want your car on the front of the carrier and at the top, so nothing drips on your S2K. It will run about 1k,, The Horseless carriage is very good but it will cost you 2K+ if that is not an issue go for the enclosed carrier.

 

Shipping a car is a complete pain in the a$$.
Last summer I shipped my S2000 from DC to Texas using eagle van lines. They were professional except for delivery times.
After you drop off your car, you are on their schedule and they will not guarantee a delivery date. In fact my car didn't leave DC for another 5 days, they were waiting for the truck to be full, hence it arrived in TX 2 "weeks" late, (still in negotiations on who will pay the price of the rental I needed for those two weeks.)
The truck was an enclosed trailer, and that gets pricey. It cost about $2,000, (well worth it if you look at it as a $1 dollar a mile. I don't like mileage on my car)
They are mostly contractors that use subcontracting van lines for shipping.
Only use a covered truck.
Some will charge your per vehicle, others by weight.
Most companies will give you a free estimate over the phone.
If they ask you what type car, only say Honda. Prices seem to escalate with the cost of the car.
They will insure your car except for "acts of god" (i.e. tornados hurricanes, rain, icy roads)

I decided to drive back and all though it was a beautifully drive I hated that so many miles were put on the car. I traded it in on a '02 S2000.

Good luck, hope this helps

 

Snoopy,check this out www.intercitylines.comI think they transport mostly classics but it may answer some of your questions.

 

Thanks for all the replies. As a future S2000 owner, i have to say, i can't wait. Maybe i oughtta look for one around here.

 

sounds to me. like you might be looking for the best deal and then shipping it to your home. If so, I doubt that you can save enough $ to justify shipping it. I would not want a moving man squeezing my suspension down with turnbuckles, chains and come-alongs when they secure your car to the truck/trailer bed, plus being jarred around every time the truck hits a pothole or bump. I am sure that if you shop around you can get a better deal closer than 3,000 miles.

Good luck!

 

It cost me $900 to ship from MA to CA, but I got a deal from the dealer. It should have been $1500 for an enclosed carrier. I shipped to their terminal here in CA and picked up. That will save you $100.

 

Use a National Car Hauling service, Not a moving company.

It will cost you between $900-1500 depending on how you deal and the amount of cars on a load.

Your dealer, or any dealer, will be helpful in getting you in contact with a hauler.

Buy a car cover an cover the car before shipping.