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P_Carfahrer · 12-21-2018, 04:23 PM

Every car (20+) I have bought for at least 15 years has been at least 1000 miles from me, usually through an auction. I always fly out and drive home. I usually use one of my buddy‘s dealer transporter tags though a couple of times I got a 48 hour temp tag.

I fly out for pick up for three reasons:

1. I love the adventure and seeing the country. (Bucket list of driving through parts of all 50 states. Gives me an excuse to see parts I wouldn’t otherwise see)

2. Getting to know the car. During the drive home I will get a feel for what it needs and put a work list together on the way home.

3. I control the total process.

If that does not appeal to you then +1 to what Tom says about getting a local inspection done and arranging shipment.

I have helped a couple of friends purchase Boxsters with minor flood issues through auction and have had them inspected and shipped without issue.

I use a company called URIS at youreyesonline.com for auction inspections though it shouldn’t be a problem finding a reputable local shop to do your PPI.

I usually use haulmatch.com for shipment.

12-21-2018, 04:23 PM	#3
P_Carfahrer Pathological Tinkerer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 197	Every car (20+) I have bought for at least 15 years has been at least 1000 miles from me, usually through an auction. I always fly out and drive home. I usually use one of my buddy‘s dealer transporter tags though a couple of times I got a 48 hour temp tag. I fly out for pick up for three reasons: 1. I love the adventure and seeing the country. (Bucket list of driving through parts of all 50 states. Gives me an excuse to see parts I wouldn’t otherwise see) 2. Getting to know the car. During the drive home I will get a feel for what it needs and put a work list together on the way home. 3. I control the total process. If that does not appeal to you then +1 to what Tom says about getting a local inspection done and arranging shipment. I have helped a couple of friends purchase Boxsters with minor flood issues through auction and have had them inspected and shipped without issue. I use a company called URIS at youreyesonline.com for auction inspections though it shouldn’t be a problem finding a reputable local shop to do your PPI. I usually use haulmatch.com for shipment.