Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Looking to shift an x5 from south island, who do we think the best outfit is to use? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Have used Captain Transporter to get a car CHCH to Waikato, $300-odd and very good to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louistan3 1 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 I used Toll from Dunedin to Auckland. Takes about 6 days I believe? Depot to Depot. A lot more expensive that Kopua's $300-odd though from memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 +1 for captain transporter, instant online quotes too so easy to see what it'll cost ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Yeah I'm doing Invercargill to Tauranga, looks like 1000 incl gst. The captain is around $1200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 I used Captain Transporter to get my e39 from Auckland, They charged extra for a North Shore pickup, then turned up unannounced, despite their website advising notice. Luckily the old owner was home but because of the lack of notice had not been able to charge the battery.The car was towed onto the transporter, the old owner rang me to advise the battery issue so I rang the Captain to divert the car to my ChCh mechanic instead of my place. I asked for 24 hrs notice so I could alert the mechanic, however they turned up unannounced again after 5 days on the road.The mechanic`s apprentice sent them away,and I eventually located the car at NZ Express in ChCh who wanted another $90 to redeliver the car.Eventually the car got delivered. I have to say that the lady at Captain Transporter was very nice, but I couldn`t believe the lack of contact from them. They`re obviously a broker and don`t always know where their cars are at any stage. I should have used a full service Transport Company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Ive used them before (and would again if they were cheaper this time) to move an e34 from welly to Tauranga, the one in my avatar. They didnt ring prior to dropping off but I didn't mind. Car was left secure. Edited July 13, 2016 by etwenty1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 Yeah I'm doing Invercargill to Tauranga, looks like 1000 incl gst. The captain is around $1200 O.o Take a couple of days off, fly down and grab it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 Yeah nah done that before maybe if it was summer..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 $1200? You need this guy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 No you got me there who is it? I've flown down to CHCH before to collect an e30 and while it was a good mission I do not enjoy that ferry ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 Have a look at this from oldschool.co.nz Classic seems to be the go for good service and price http://oldschool.co.nz/2011/forum/index.php?/topic/49845-transporting-a-vehicle/?hl=%2Bclassic+%2Btransport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 No you got me there who is it? I've flown down to CHCH before to collect an e30 and while it was a good mission I do not enjoy that ferry ride sorry mate, reference to Vanishing Point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 Ha ha classic, my old man took me to see that when I was way too young to be seeing naked ladies on motor bikes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 whats the cost Chch to Auckland or Hamilton look like? and then go pick it up from there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Yeah Auckland is cheaper than Hamilton but then I have to go get. It's on it's way now so currently researching glow pug replacement and swirl flaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
