[BimmerOne]

Hey all - I am moving from Halifax, NS to Columbus, OH for school and need to get my car there. I may do the drive, but its 24 hours, and with unpredictable December weather - I'm looking for other options. My next option is to drop the car off in Bangor, ME and have it shipped from there.

Any recommendations? Has anyone shipped their car before? Anyone have experience with driveaway services?

Thanks!

[rosskie]

ive shipped 2 cars and 2 bikes had my bmw shipped from newyork. used uship.com post it up ppl will bid on the shipping its sort of like ebay but they start on high price and move down. but make sure you read there feed backs and dont get over charged wait a day or two and someone that has empty room on there truck and is on that route can pick it up for dirt cheap.

and take photos of inside and out side of the car if you are shipping it by anyone

[Iwantm3]

I can get you a great deal on car shipping pm me

[JayKay335i]

I'd say drive it. I'd be reluctant to ever ship a car again. Most online reviews are BS.

[bimmer_335]

I didnt know you could drive from Halifax to Ohio... wow !!!

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by bimmer_335

I didnt know you could drive from Halifax to Ohio... wow !!!

Ahaha - its not THAT remote.. We're still connected!

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by rosskie

ive shipped 2 cars and 2 bikes had my bmw shipped from newyork. used uship.com post it up ppl will bid on the shipping its sort of like ebay but they start on high price and move down. but make sure you read there feed backs and dont get over charged wait a day or two and someone that has empty room on there truck and is on that route can pick it up for dirt cheap.

and take photos of inside and out side of the car if you are shipping it by anyone

I listed it on uship - have gotten a few high bids and some driveaway options...

[AndyzDad]

Originally Posted by rosskie

ive shipped 2 cars and 2 bikes had my bmw shipped from newyork. used uship.com post it up ppl will bid on the shipping its sort of like ebay but they start on high price and move down. but make sure you read there feed backs and dont get over charged wait a day or two and someone that has empty room on there truck and is on that route can pick it up for dirt cheap.

and take photos of inside and out side of the car if you are shipping it by anyone

I would definitely recommend uship.com based on the experience of a friend of mine who got his car shipped from LA to San Francisco. As suggested, make sure you read the reviews, check if the person / Co. picking up your car has insurance etc. Good luck!

[cb1111]

Is the car US spec? How long will the car be in the US? Shipping the car might be the easiest part of getting the car to the states.

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by cb1111

Is the car US spec? How long will the car be in the US? Shipping the car might be the easiest part of getting the car to the states.

Its a Canadian car - I will be driving it across the border myself. Will be there for around 4 months. And I am a US citizen. Not sure about the limits as to how long you can legally keep an out-of-state car without transferring plates...

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by BimmerOne

Its a Canadian car - I will be driving it across the border myself. Will be there for around 4 months. And I am a US citizen. Not sure about the limits as to how long you can legally keep an out-of-state car without transferring plates...

While the Ohio law http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/HSY7607.pdf does not specify a time period, it specifies that the law is generally interpreted as being 30 days.

Accordingly, you'll need to get your license transferred. Thereafter you will need to import your car to the US according to this document

http://www.nhtsa.com/cars/rules/impo...da01192007.htm

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As an alternative, you'd have to prove that your primary residence remains in Canada - tough to do if you ship your car rather than driving it the 1200 miles - especially if you drive it 450 miles in order to bypass customs issues.

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by cb1111

While the Ohio law http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/HSY7607.pdf does not specify a time period, it specifies that the law is generally interpreted as being 30 days.

Accordingly, you'll need to get your license transferred. Thereafter you will need to import your car to the US according to this document

http://www.nhtsa.com/cars/rules/impo...da01192007.htm

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As an alternative, you'd have to prove that your primary residence remains in Canada - tough to do if you ship your car rather than driving it the 1200 miles - especially if you drive it 450 miles in order to bypass customs issues.

You've got to work for the government.... With visiting home (toronto), I'll probably be out of the country once a month. So I should be able to avoid breaking any laws... I will most likely end up driving myself, I doubt this is a serious issue. My brother attended school in the US and kept his Canadian car with no issues...

Thanks for all of the info though!

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by BimmerOne

You've got to work for the government.... With visiting home (toronto), I'll probably be out of the country once a month. So I should be able to avoid breaking any laws... I will most likely end up driving myself, I doubt this is a serious issue. My brother attended school in the US and kept his Canadian car with no issues...

Thanks for all of the info though!

You should be fine as long as you can prove that you don't live there. Just remember that you won't be able to import the car without a lot of cost.

You should also be prepared to be stopped frequently. Once the cops see you there for an extended period they will be looking to make sure that you're feeding their coffers.

Don't be annoyed with me. I'm giving you the legal requirements. I didn't make this stuff up. You're responsible for the consequences of not complying.

[klipseracer]

Cheap car shipping is like cheap daycare.

[rosskie]

Originally Posted by BimmerOne

I listed it on uship - have gotten a few high bids and some driveaway options...

whats the price they biding??

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by cb1111

You should be fine as long as you can prove that you don't live there. Just remember that you won't be able to import the car without a lot of cost.

You should also be prepared to be stopped frequently. Once the cops see you there for an extended period they will be looking to make sure that you're feeding their coffers.

Don't be annoyed with me. I'm giving you the legal requirements. I didn't make this stuff up. You're responsible for the consequences of not complying.

Not annoyed - I appreciate the advice. I don't plan on importing it permanently as I am just a visiting student. Thanks for your heads up though!

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by rosskie

whats the price they biding??

Everything from $400 to $1600

[E46toE90]

use ups lol joking haha

[cb1111]

Me? I'd buy a set of winter tires and take 3 days to drive it.

[Legion5]

Try uship.com. It's really good.

[BimmerOne]

Originally Posted by Legion5

Try uship.com. It's really good.

Already on there - but starting to lean towards driving.

[krypt0]

I would drive it if I were you...