Auto Train
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,298
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From: City of Pompton Fl
While I've never personally shipped a car by train, I do know GM used to ship the Corvette by rail.
They stopped because the amount of damage they were seeing was putting the cost over what it cost to ship it by truck.
I don't know if that's 100% true, but a GM insider put that out there a while ago, so it seems reasonable.
My buddy just looked at shipping a car on an open carrier from Miami to Phoenix. The best quote we received was $895.
Good luck,
Alan
They stopped because the amount of damage they were seeing was putting the cost over what it cost to ship it by truck.
I don't know if that's 100% true, but a GM insider put that out there a while ago, so it seems reasonable.
My buddy just looked at shipping a car on an open carrier from Miami to Phoenix. The best quote we received was $895.
Good luck,
Alan
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 174
From: Melbourne FL
St. Jude Donor '09 & '11
While I've never personally shipped a car by train, I do know GM used to ship the Corvette by rail.
They stopped because the amount of damage they were seeing was putting the cost over what it cost to ship it by truck.
I don't know if that's 100% true, but a GM insider put that out there a while ago, so it seems reasonable.
My buddy just looked at shipping a car on an open carrier from Miami to Phoenix. The best quote we received was $895.
Good luck,
Alan
They stopped because the amount of damage they were seeing was putting the cost over what it cost to ship it by truck.
I don't know if that's 100% true, but a GM insider put that out there a while ago, so it seems reasonable.
My buddy just looked at shipping a car on an open carrier from Miami to Phoenix. The best quote we received was $895.
Good luck,
Alan
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 164
Likes: 6
From: NJ
I saw that... in my own measuring it looks like we have just over 5 inches (not including the front lower valence). It seems to be a pretty safe for the vehicle. I read that they video and document the condition of the vehicle before it is loaded.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,017
Likes: 2,590
From: Northern VA, USA
I have not done it in a C6, but know some that have. No issues, they seem to be very good at getting those cars on and off.
Edit
See these links:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...uto-train.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...o-train-2.html
Edit
See these links:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...uto-train.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...o-train-2.html
Last edited by z28lt1; Mar 11, 2013 at 11:11 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 40
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From: Arlington VA
Thanks for the links to the other posts...seems like some mixed reaction...I am looking at putting a ZR1 on there...but based on what I read, think I will go back to original plan...trailer down over 2 days...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 30
From: Glen Burnie Maryland
I have so many darn pictures that I could text you with my ZR1 being loaded on the train in Lorton VA and being unloaded in Sanford FL.
It was a great experience and I would do it again in a heart beat.
Book you tickets well in advance the tickets are so much cheaper then booking last minute.
If you want to chat about it shoot me a PM with your number
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,266
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From: Glen Burnie Maryland
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 30
From: Glen Burnie Maryland
I know exactly how you feel and for the money you will save WOW
Matter of fact if you do a lookup on my user to view previous posts you will see a post saying "My car is being Chilled in FL"
