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Post by mossaidis » Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:03 pm

Does anyone know of an inexpensive yet reliable auto transportation firm?

I friend of mine is looking to transport a clean Miata MX-5 from Ft. Lauderdale to Albany, NY. I figured it would not be too expensive considering its originating from FL.

Email me details or my friend at robers@rpi.edu.

Much appreciated!

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Post by BillWhitney » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:11 pm

A transporter from the S/E will probably cost $400-$600. If he has the time, it might be cheapest to fly down on a $100 one-way ticket and drive it back.

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Post by mossaidis » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:45 pm

I've gotten 3 quotes so far, ranging from $685 to $995. Looks like we'll be driving that Miata back. Thanks.

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Post by JackFFR1846 » Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:34 pm

Try Stewart Transport.

They deliver Factory Five kits all over the country and are often deadheading home. I'm sure they would be happy to have something coming back. Albany's close enough on the return trip.

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Post by mossaidis » Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:54 pm

That's a great idea. Thanks Jack

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Post by Subw00er » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:05 am

Mickey, welcome to Albany! Do you attend the RPI AutoX's? I did a few last year and they were fun. Send me a PM if you want details.

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Post by mossaidis » Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:46 am

Thanks Man! Actually been living in Albany for three years and in Troy for 11 before that! What's even funnier is that I went to RPI and now I work for RPI! Nothing like paying back debt to your employer!

My friend at work was looking for a Racing Green Miata for under $7K in perfect condition. She finally found one in FL, she flew down but had no way of getting it back in time. So, instead of paying the money to have transported, she's making a trip of it by flying down and taking a week to drive it back up.

RPI autoXs! Love them! Small courses, great students, lots of runs. Unfortunately for them, they have low budgets, yet try their best and have fun doing so. When's the next one? I never figured out how to get on their mailing list? Help a brother out. mossad@rpi.edu

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Post by Subw00er » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:16 pm

These are the next events that are scheduled:

April 8th (9th rain date)
April 15th (16th rain date)

I'll forward you John's email so you can ask to be put on the mailing list.

http://sportscar.union.rpi.edu

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