Re: IML: U-Haul vs private carrier

[Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would let a professional do it.  The amount of money you might save by doing it yourself will be more than made up for by the hassle, in my opinion.  I think there is also a size and weight limitation with U-Haul auto transporters (the kind you drive up on, right?).  I have only used them to haul a new car, and it was a mid-size import.  Also, the condition of these transporters varies wildly-- you have no idea what you're going to get.  It may be in good shape, it may not.  The last one I had did not have working taillights on both sides, only on one side.  The one before that, one of the ramps was broken and came out of the trailer as I was backing my car off.  The front end dropped about a foot.  Nothing was damaged, but imagine that happening to your new Imperial.  (The standard joke I hear all the time is U-Haul is really U-Hope.)

If you're going to invest a lot of money in your car, why try to save on the transportation?  Go with someone whose business it is to haul cars, who has the insurance and the expertise and the proper equipment, and save yourself a lot of worry.  That would be my choice, but it's just mine.  :)

Mark M

On Sunday, October 10, 2004, at 09:31 PM, Imperial48@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi!
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> I'm trying to decide which is the best way to get my '48 Crown Imperial from MN to AZ.? Although I have many talents I can't drive two vehicles at the same time.? I have reserved a U-Haul transport for 2 weeks from now which was my original plan, to pull behind my Dodge Ram.? However tonight I was thinking of all the wear and tear, etc. as well as a the WEIGHT issue and started to think of a possible alternative via a professional carrier.
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> Do any of you know any contacts for a reputable carrier??? I think I'm much better off checking out all of the possibilites.?? The limo is about 20 minutes NE of downtown St. Paul and would be delivered to the Eastern side of Mesa, AZ.
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> I know that some carriers use flatbeds and other use walled trailers.? Info on either will be most appreciated.
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> Thanks!
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> Ned ~ '48 Crown Imperial