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Old 02-01-2006, 09:25 AM
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hi - i'm about to purchase an 05 allroad 6 spd manual.. I need to get it from NY to the west coast. can anyone recommend a good affordable car transporter.
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Old 02-01-2006, 10:33 AM
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Default Listen to me right now, Grasshopper: Don't ship it. Drive it.

Read this post.

https://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/134210.phtml

You think you don't have the time, but
1. it will cost you at least $1000
2. You will wait six weeks.
3. They will most likely break stuff.

Take the days off, and drive yourself.
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Oh... and Congratulations! You're gonna love it.
Old 02-01-2006, 10:52 AM
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Default If I was able to take off - I'd drive it cross-country for ya for a bottle of a nice

single malt. ;o)
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I agree. It is cheaper & better to fly out and drive back.
Old 02-01-2006, 10:58 AM
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Ship it. That is one long drive.
Old 02-01-2006, 11:06 AM
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Default drive it.. enjoy it..bond with it..meet other allroaders along the way..

I'll pick you up at Newark Liberty or Kenedy or Laguardia and take you to your delaer.
Old 02-01-2006, 11:19 AM
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Default Congrats!

Is it new? Mind if I ask how much you paid?
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Default 2nd driving....I've shipped two cars with less than optimal results...

And time really shouldn't be too much of an issue..drove a Lincoln LS from San Luis Obispo to Miami in 3 days. OK...LONG days, but still only 3. And it was fun!
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portugese?


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