Transporting Xr6t From Melbourne To Adelaide

[bluesmuso]

I've just bought a BA XR6T from Melbourne, I am in Adelaide, following all the checks Revs, Vic roads VSR certificate, Insurance cover, Racv which were very thorough, I have a full report on the car covering things I would not have even thought of or noticed. I was given the go ahead and advised that it was a good car for the price and it is exactly what I have been looking for (even my favourite colour)

Now I just have to get the car from Melbourne to Adelaide, I have accreditation on at work at the moment so any time off to fly over is out of the question for the next week or so, it seems that freighting the car over here is the easiest option for me at the moment.

Has anyone had dealings with any freight companies which they can recommend? What is better truck or train?

So far looking on the internet it seems that the car can be transported from depot to depot from Melb to Adel for about $300 which isn't too bad.

I realise that airline tickets are cheap these days but when I factor in the time, fuel and overnight accomodation which I'd be up for (if I had the time to spare) I don't think I'd be getting out of it any cheaper.

The annoying thing is that one of my friends who lives in Melb was to be driving it over for me but at the last minute he had to go to Sydney and backed out, pity I don't have friends or family in Melb that need a one way

trip to Adel with fuel paid LOL.

But seriously if anyone can point me in the right direction as far as transport companies go I'd really appreciate it, it would be nice for the car to arrive in Adel in the same condition that it was when it left Melb (ie good, reputable freight company)

[KryZak]

Why not fly over early on Saturday and drive it back. You can easily do Melb to Adelaide in a day with stops.

[ronburgundy]

I bought my FG (new obviously) a month ago, and it actually had to go from Adelaide to Melbourne (it had to be pre-August build stock). Ordinarily a day off isn't a problem but I just couldn't get a day off this particular week, otherwise I would have been on the redeye to Adelaide to drive it home in time for dinner!

If you can get a weekend day to yourself I'd be doing the same.

[ENVY-T]

How much and I will drive it over! lol The kids would like a roadtrip.

[smicky]

Hey mate, I had my GT taken from Albury up to Sydney a few years ago.

Drove it down for Xmas, then had to make a dash trip back for business so flew - had the intention on going back to pick it up but 3 days later, well just couldn't be farked doing the drive...

I had my bro's GF who worked for a Toyota/BMW dealer set something up with a company called CARWAYS I think it was... Was the cheapest she could find even as a dealer/dealer rates...

From memory I think it was about 650$ door to door... and not a mark on her...

See if they do Melb to Ade...?

Old man had a few mates in the transport business at the time and they all said only use a car carrier, using a flat tray behind a truck will run far to many risks for possible damage... Guess they know just how rough they are on the roads!

Edited 22/01/09 12:29 AM by smicky

[Maximus]

Pay for 1/2 the fuel for my car and all for your car and me and a mate will drive it over for you one Saturday???Unless someone from the forums wants to join me???

It only takes 6 hours or something right???

[bluesmuso]

Hey Guys thanks for the great responses, you're a good bunch

I found a good professional car carrier $278 depot to depot from Melb to Adel with up to $60,000 insurance on the vehicle (drop it so I can buy an FG F6 LOL) I'm really happy with that, even with the cheap flights once I add taxi fare and the time factor I think 've come out of it pretty well. I still would have preferred to fly over and drive it back, maybe I'm getting old but I don't think I could be arsed flying over then driving it back in one day, I'd need to stay over night then set off in the morning.

It's still got 9 months Vic rego, but when I transfer it over to S.A. I'll have to apply for a refund minus a percentage so hopefully I'll get some rego refund back.......maybe.....that can go towards a capa tuner ....but more than likely stamp duty

Stamp duty will beat a Capa flash tuner no matter what boost it's running

Thanks heaps everyone

Edited 22/01/09 11:31 AM by bluesmuso

[bluesmuso]

UPDATE: I can't speak highly enough about Ceva Logistics for interstate car transportation, they were professional, reliable and friendly and one of the cheaper quotes $278 depot to depot Melb to Adel, many prices where $380 -$450, one mob wanted $900. Anyone considering interstate car freight should check Ceva out, and I'm not being paid by them to say this, I just don't want anyone else here in my situation paying too much.