What's the best way to transporta mach cross country? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Kn38ms · 04-26-2004, 01:09 AM

looks like I'm movin' to FL.! What to do with the mach?
drive it, u-haul open trailer or use professional enclosed car haulers?

Bad8511 · 04-26-2004, 01:29 AM

Drive it

MItoplock · 04-26-2004, 01:31 AM

Myself I'd drive it. But if I had to trailer it I would go with a fully covered trailer.

grimreefer · 04-26-2004, 01:34 AM

Another 'vote' for DRIVE IT :THUMBSUP:

So whereabout in FL are you making the move to???

erikf · 04-26-2004, 01:49 AM

Drive it!

White2003Mach1 · 04-26-2004, 02:06 AM

drive it .......................

mail yourself a letter to your new address..................

and then see if you can beat the letter there

1mach03 · 04-26-2004, 03:03 AM

Drive it youll have a blast. Just be prepared for everyone who will be checking out your mach 1 . Ive driven mine cross the states twice and If I had the chance to do it again I would.

Let us know what you decide to do. april the vettelady.:THUMBSUP:

Dawg · 04-26-2004, 03:25 AM

If you have a professional car transport move it, check with me. I'm in the transportation business (maritime) and I know all of the crook's out there that will scam you.

I probably can not get you a discount, but I definately can give you a short list of the reputable companies.

Mach1 EH · 04-26-2004, 08:28 AM

I'll have to agree with most other replies;

The Best way to transport a Mach across the country is sitting in the driver's seat with her under your full control.
You'll love the ride, trust me!

:THUMBSUP:

FordMan · 04-26-2004, 09:46 AM

DRIVE IT

Chaucer · 04-26-2004, 10:42 AM

If you are moving, you might as well haul it on a car trailer from u-haul or something. Otherwise, I would drive it. I would not ship the car using a carrier.

Kn38ms · 04-26-2004, 10:00 PM

I contacted u-haul, they claimed the mach can not be trailered
because of the low chin spoiler

Also, we are heading to Marco Island FL

Seems the popular vote is to drive it. I will still contact a hauler just for grins to see how much $$ Thanks for the responses all!

White2003Mach1 · 04-26-2004, 10:08 PM

if you trailer and are concerned about the chin spoiler you might be able to back onto the trailer

blk04mach1 · 04-26-2004, 10:13 PM

borrow a corvette and trailor it ...LOL:THUMBSUP:

Kn38ms · 04-26-2004, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by White2003Mach1
if you trailer and are concerned about the chin spoiler you might be able to back onto the trailer

Good call:THUMBSUP:

RogueGT · 04-27-2004, 11:07 PM

I shipped my stang from NY to CA yrs ago...7 days...arrived perfectly. Open carrier. They cleaned it after they took it off the carrier.

zammit · 04-27-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1mach03
Drive it youll have a blast. Just be prepared for everyone who will be checking out your mach 1 . Ive driven mine cross the states twice and If I had the chance to do it again I would. Let us know what you decide to do. april the vettelady.:THUMBSUP:

April....i'm curious, how many miles do you have on your Mach now?

Regards

Lee

04-26-2004, 01:09 AM	#1
Kn38ms Glockaholic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 169	What's the best way to transporta mach cross country? looks like I'm movin' to FL.! What to do with the mach? drive it, u-haul open trailer or use professional enclosed car haulers? __________________ You can not multiply wealth by dividing it.

04-26-2004, 01:29 AM	#2
Bad8511 287 HP and 312.2 TQ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 327	Drive it __________________ Born 0n 7/29/03 DSG 5SPD, Viper alarm (auto start and window modules), Flowmaster 2 chamber catback w/ 3 1/2" SS Tips, Superchips Micro Tuner, JLT CAI, Eibach Springs Tokico Illumina Shocks, MGW interior package Steeda Tri-ax with Mach 1 T-Handle, Short antenna, V8 Emblems, Alpine IDA-X001HU, Infinity Kappa 5x7's, Rockford Fosgate Amps Alpine 10" Subs, Mach 1 fuel door Mach 1 scuff plates, K&N drop in filter, Raptor Shift Light, personalized plate (EZ2NV), Sequential Turn Signals

04-26-2004, 01:34 AM	#4
grimreefer U.S. Merchant Marine Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Titusville, FL... currently: San Diego Posts: 2,438	Another 'vote' for DRIVE IT :THUMBSUP: So whereabout in FL are you making the move to??? __________________ '08 BGM TBSS (3SS/2WD) - Bone Stock

04-26-2004, 01:49 AM	#5
erikf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Dreamin Posts: 238	Drive it! __________________ Easy-E 279.8 RWHP-before catback 297.5 RWtorque-before catback Mods:Tokico Illumina 5 way struts/shocks, Eibock pro springs MM rear sway bar 3/4 shaker extension Borla stinger cat-back exhaust Steeda STB MRT Shifter #5 tint on back windows K'N Filter Planned Mods: hawk hi pro brake pads (not yet installed) Steeda c/c plates (not yet installed)

04-26-2004, 02:06 AM	#6
White2003Mach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: midwest city,Ok Posts: 1,666	drive it ....................... mail yourself a letter to your new address.................. and then see if you can beat the letter there __________________ Rex Schuler '03 white Mach1-- born date 3/31/03 serial # 3243 bought on 4/19/03 personalized tag "MYSTANG"

04-26-2004, 01:31 AM	#3
MItoplock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edmore, Michigan Posts: 20	Myself I'd drive it. But if I had to trailer it I would go with a fully covered trailer.

04-26-2004, 03:03 AM	#7
1mach03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san bernardino,california Posts: 903	Drive it youll have a blast. Just be prepared for everyone who will be checking out your mach 1 . Ive driven mine cross the states twice and If I had the chance to do it again I would. Let us know what you decide to do. april the vettelady.:THUMBSUP: __________________ april zavela

04-26-2004, 03:25 AM	#8
Dawg Marking My Territory!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland Village, TX Posts: 1,590	If you have a professional car transport move it, check with me. I'm in the transportation business (maritime) and I know all of the crook's out there that will scam you. I probably can not get you a discount, but I definately can give you a short list of the reputable companies. __________________ 2003 Black Mach 1 - 5 Spd. - I-Up -------------------------------------- Built: June 13, 2003 -------------------------------------- Tuned Dyno: HP & TQ 2005 Mach 1 / Bullitt Shootout Super Street Bracket Winner 2005 DFW-SVTOA Day at the Drags Bracket Winner Performance Mod's by HPP Racing R.I.P. 99whitecobra99

04-26-2004, 08:28 AM	#9
Mach1 EH original owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bethany, Ontario Posts: 3,758	I'll have to agree with most other replies; The Best way to transport a Mach across the country is sitting in the driver's seat with her under your full control. You'll love the ride, trust me! :THUMBSUP: __________________ 2003 Mach1 DSG - original owner (1 of 1595) IUP, MGW black locking fuel door, sequential flashers, K&N, Mach1 scuff plates, ID tags, MRT shifter, Borla cat back, Steeda full length subframe connectors, 3pt STB, AFS black chrome Mach1 Heritage 17 x 9 & 17 x 10.5 shoes, MRT hood struts. BIRTHDATE - 04/09/2003 ,<-- thx Donna 2012 Shelby GT500 Perf white, SVT PP (SVT Track Pack), Electronics Package, Borla exhaust

04-26-2004, 09:46 AM	#10
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,745	DRIVE IT __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Left home and moved onward 12/19/22

04-26-2004, 10:42 AM	#11
Chaucer Twins Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 1,262	If you are moving, you might as well haul it on a car trailer from u-haul or something. Otherwise, I would drive it. I would not ship the car using a carrier. __________________ '03 Zinc Yellow Mach 1 Twin Turbos - April 2005 Edition of MM&FF

04-26-2004, 10:00 PM	#12
Kn38ms Glockaholic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 169	I contacted u-haul, they claimed the mach can not be trailered because of the low chin spoiler Also, we are heading to Marco Island FL Seems the popular vote is to drive it. I will still contact a hauler just for grins to see how much $$ Thanks for the responses all! __________________ You can not multiply wealth by dividing it.

04-26-2004, 10:08 PM	#13
White2003Mach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: midwest city,Ok Posts: 1,666	if you trailer and are concerned about the chin spoiler you might be able to back onto the trailer __________________ Rex Schuler '03 white Mach1-- born date 3/31/03 serial # 3243 bought on 4/19/03 personalized tag "MYSTANG"

04-26-2004, 10:13 PM	#14
blk04mach1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY-LI Posts: 64	borrow a corvette and trailor it ...LOL:THUMBSUP: __________________ sold 99ssz28 6spd sold 98 blh vette sold 04blk mach 1 ...now03 silver svt cobra for sale

04-27-2004, 11:07 PM	#16
RogueGT Mustang Guru Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 159	I shipped my stang from NY to CA yrs ago...7 days...arrived perfectly. Open carrier. They cleaned it after they took it off the carrier. __________________ PAST: 1986 Fiero SE 2M6, twin stage turbo 1987 Mustang GT...density compensated...how useless. 1990 Rogue Mustang GT-paxton, roller rockers, extrude honed, SS borla exh, 75mm MAF, headers, 3.55 rear, GER auto trans, 12.2 on stock tires. 1992 Ranger STX 4X4-paxton, headers, 63mm TB. 1999 F-150 SC 4X4 2000 Focus SE (Lemon Law car) 2002 Focus SE (GONE!!!). PRESENT: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6-daily driver. 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach I: Built 6/24/03 Bought 9/30/03

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