best way to move - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Evo Mike · 2008-01-21, 05:30 PM

So guys, here is my situation. I have to get a s2000 hard top from LA to reno SOON. Now, ideally the best way to transport it, is just by driving the s2000 down there, installing it, and driving back. BUT, i dont have an s2000 to drive at this time. long story, but i just dont have one. So, unless someone has an s2k that i could borrow, i guess that idea is out.

so, what is the best way to transport the hard top? i was thinking of renting a moving vehicle but that is REALLY expensive becuase of the miles. Anyone know of somewhere i could rent one that is unlimited miles? OR do you have any of you have any other suggestions?

i'm willing to spend a few hundred dollars and willing to drive it.. no problem.

please let me hear your thoughts! THANKS

sperry · 2008-01-21, 05:32 PM

If you're willing to spend a few $100 bucks... just ship it! Then you don't have to do anything but pick it up at the shipping depot.

Kevin M · 2008-01-21, 05:41 PM

Rent a pickup truck or van from Enterprise or whoever. $45 a day, unlimited mileage. Shipping charges will be more expensive than rental + gas, and then you have to hope that it doesn't get damaged.

sperry · 2008-01-21, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Rent a pickup truck or van from Enterprise or whoever. $45 a day, unlimited mileage. Shipping charges will be more expensive than rental + gas, and then you have to hope that it doesn't get damaged.

Good point... a plain old mini-van would work just fine with the seats removed... and would protect the top very well. Do you know anyone with a minivan and a desire to take a road trip to LA?

Dean · 2008-01-21, 06:36 PM

Trade vehicles with somebody who owns a pickup for a couple days would be even cheaper.

Evo Mike · 2008-01-21, 07:26 PM

i'm not sure that a 15 passenger van would fit the hardtop.. simply because of its width.. but all the places i've checked online say .99$ a mile after the rental fee. i'll call around tomorrow though

Kevin M · 2008-01-21, 07:27 PM

Are you looking at u-haul type places, or car rentals? Most car rental agencies don't bother charging for mileage.

Evo Mike · 2008-01-21, 07:29 PM

i was looking at Uhaul type places.. i thought they were all the same. i wonder if it will fit in that van.. that would be awesome!

Evo Mike · 2008-01-21, 11:12 PM

ok i'm gonna try to rent a pickup from enterprise.. the bigger one and hope that works out. i looked at some in the walmart parking lot and i think that'll work better than the 15 passenger

zpeed · 2008-01-22, 07:45 AM

I have an S. You can borrow the car, drive it down there, install it, drive back, then leave it on my car. Mission accomplish.

2008-01-21, 05:30 PM	#1
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	best way to move So guys, here is my situation. I have to get a s2000 hard top from LA to reno SOON. Now, ideally the best way to transport it, is just by driving the s2000 down there, installing it, and driving back. BUT, i dont have an s2000 to drive at this time. long story, but i just dont have one. So, unless someone has an s2k that i could borrow, i guess that idea is out. so, what is the best way to transport the hard top? i was thinking of renting a moving vehicle but that is REALLY expensive becuase of the miles. Anyone know of somewhere i could rent one that is unlimited miles? OR do you have any of you have any other suggestions? i'm willing to spend a few hundred dollars and willing to drive it.. no problem. please let me hear your thoughts! THANKS __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2008-01-21, 05:32 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	If you're willing to spend a few $100 bucks... just ship it! Then you don't have to do anything but pick it up at the shipping depot. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-01-21, 05:41 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Rent a pickup truck or van from Enterprise or whoever. $45 a day, unlimited mileage. Shipping charges will be more expensive than rental + gas, and then you have to hope that it doesn't get damaged. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-21, 06:36 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Trade vehicles with somebody who owns a pickup for a couple days would be even cheaper. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-01-21, 07:26 PM	#6
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	i'm not sure that a 15 passenger van would fit the hardtop.. simply because of its width.. but all the places i've checked online say .99$ a mile after the rental fee. i'll call around tomorrow though __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2008-01-21, 07:27 PM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Are you looking at u-haul type places, or car rentals? Most car rental agencies don't bother charging for mileage. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-21, 07:29 PM	#8
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	i was looking at Uhaul type places.. i thought they were all the same. i wonder if it will fit in that van.. that would be awesome! __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2008-01-21, 11:12 PM	#9
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	ok i'm gonna try to rent a pickup from enterprise.. the bigger one and hope that works out. i looked at some in the walmart parking lot and i think that'll work better than the 15 passenger __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2008-01-22, 07:45 AM	#10
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I have an S. You can borrow the car, drive it down there, install it, drive back, then leave it on my car. Mission accomplish.

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