Shipping an Alfa

Jim Skatoff · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 07:03 AM

Wondering what experiences any of you have had shipping your Alfa long distance. Open carrier or enclosed (expensive). Car is not a convertible so no worries about top damage from oil leaks from above. Any recommendations or suggestions would be appreciated.

BAMAALFA · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 07:17 AM

Jim,
Where are you located and where is the car going? David

**lowmileage** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 07:39 AM

Buy something there Jimmy?

One point to remember is lets say you buy a California car and you live in Florida doesn't mean that when transported to you, it won't go thru a snow belt when getting to you (this time of year) and therefore see salt

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Sometimes the difference in open vs. enclosed trailer really isn't that significant when compared to the price of the car. I went thru this decision but fortunately it turned out the seller of my car lived within 20 miles of me

Jim Skatoff · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 08:02 AM

David,
Shipping from either upper Midwest or New England to FLA. Looking at 2 scenarios.
If anyone wants to PM me with some experiences with a particular shipper please feel free to do so.

BAMAALFA · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 08:16 AM

Jim,
Will PM you a shipper I used and was delighted with when I get home this weekend. David

Jim Skatoff · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 10:03 AM

Dave, thanks!

**Zunige** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 10:51 AM

Jim,

You may want to review this post on the same subject: My Alfa is Lonely! My reply and experience (all good) with the carrier are in post #4.

Best regards,