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Driving my car vs transporting from New York to California?

Asked by jtienlau (1points) April 1st, 2009

Am moving from NY to Calif in May and can’t decide whether I should drive my sports car or have it transported. Time is not a constraint. I read that it costs about $1500 and varied positive/ negative experiences with car transporters from minor to severe damage or no damage. Does anyone have an comments or preference of northern vs southern route for a drive?

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Dog's avatar

I would make a road trip out of it. Seriously- how often in life do we have a chance to take a trip like that? It would be a
great adventure especially if you bring along a fun friend.

I would drive it even alone. I envy you for the opportunity.

maggiemaye's avatar

In May either north or south would be a gorgeous drive. If time isn’t a factor why would you transport instead of driving? You’ll miss scads of great sights and fascinating people. And why a sports car if not for driving?

Les's avatar

Drive. Take I-80 the whole way. You’ll get to see the country and avoid the hassle of shipping your car.

jonsblond's avatar

Drive. It’s a great experience that not many people get to do. I took I-80 the whole way and it was something that I will never forget. The drive from Reno to Cheyenne is absolutely breathtaking!

Judi's avatar

If you have the time, I would drive. My MIL paid to have my nephews car shipped to NC from California and it was a real pain.

VS's avatar

Definitely drive. My sister and I drove form South Carolina to Washington State a few years back and had a great time. Now is a perfect time of year for doing it, too. If time is not an issue for you, I say you should take the drive.

sruffenach's avatar

Hi, if you want my wife and me could ship your car to california. I’m french and my wife american and we were looking to travel across the countrie for 2 or 3 weeks because we are going back to france for my job. So if you want you can contact us at sruffenach@hotmail.fr

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