View Poll Results: Should I ship my MAX or drive it to Miami?
Ship it to Miami
14
7.41%
Spend the shipment money on maintenance and drive it there
160
84.66%
Sell it and buy a new car once you get there
15
7.94%
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Ship or Drive?
#41
Originally Posted by PAREDLINE
Licensed to practice medicine in NY State. Watch out world.
BTW Deezy, didya get any leather rips or dash dents in your car from that fridge?
#44
Must agree, drive it. I have 3 good friends who bought used cars in college and had them shipped home from school ( New mexico from Albany, California from Albany, and Virginia from Albany.) Suspiciously enough, all three cars started experiencing problems that they didn't have have before the ship, and 2 of them had visible damage, of which one is still an ongoing legal matter (a rather noticeable dent with a scratched line down the length of the driver side). Point is, most people don't like driving long distances. But a maxima makes it fun. DRIVE.
#45
1,000 miles and change is not a long distance. It strikes me that anyone who wouldn't jump at the chance of such a road trip is a wimp and is fundamentally afraid to drive outside the confines of their comfort zone, ie. proximity to home. Stand up and be a man for once in your life, lol!
#46
Originally Posted by MDeezy
Then a large truck might be a good method, with a flat rate and a flat bed, that could be a solution, but how comfortable is it inside the truck?
Finished school in Savannah?
when I made my move from Savannah to Atlanta, the Maxi was my u-hual
and I was on stock suspension at the time.
There was a Mini fridge
All my clothes
Desktop computer with Dual Monitors
various books
A Set og AGX struts
Set of S-techs
a table
posters
boom box
a full set of 215/60/15 Kuhmo tires.
Finished school in Savannah?
when I made my move from Savannah to Atlanta, the Maxi was my u-hual
and I was on stock suspension at the time.
There was a Mini fridge
All my clothes
Desktop computer with Dual Monitors
various books
A Set og AGX struts
Set of S-techs
a table
posters
boom box
a full set of 215/60/15 Kuhmo tires.
#49
Drive it! For all the reasons stated above....
However, not all transport companies are bad.
We transport cars (exotics and such). They are hauled on polished wood floors, no ramps or chains are ever used.....We cover them with cloth/felt covers, then top that with plastic....I assure you, transport damage isn't always a given!!!! We also carry oodles of insurance, enough to cover a beautiful max......
Drive because you can't enjoy the scenery from 30k feet in the air.
My .02 cents
Swee
However, not all transport companies are bad.
We transport cars (exotics and such). They are hauled on polished wood floors, no ramps or chains are ever used.....We cover them with cloth/felt covers, then top that with plastic....I assure you, transport damage isn't always a given!!!! We also carry oodles of insurance, enough to cover a beautiful max......
Drive because you can't enjoy the scenery from 30k feet in the air.
My .02 cents
Swee
#50
thanks for all the advice, a buddy of mine from Miami told me to call him up when I decide to go so that he can come up here (Indiana) and we can trek it down there together in the MAX, i'll make sure to get a full maintenance inspection and check EVERYTHING before I leave, I don't expect any problems since it has been running good for a while now. I'll even put in a Y-Pipe for the trip to make the drive more fun
#51
Good man! I recommend the Budget stainless steel y-pipe. That is what I am running on my 95SE. There were no fitment issues and no bees in the can whatsoever and you'll love the butt dyno effect. I don't have an intake as I am not into noise, so I have mine coupled with a K&N panel filter and it works for me.
#52
it'll be fine. i have 170k on my 95 and took it from CT to NC and back again within 2 weeks. over 5000miles total for the trip and the car performed great. no problems what so ever. plus.. $800 put into the car is alot more worth it than shipping. right decision... driving is FUN!!
#53
Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
lol there was no way from him to drive from the states to where he is right now. its called, continents !!
#57
Originally Posted by Dexter
I might be relocating to Miami soon from Indianapolis so I need to know your EXPERIENCEd MAXIMA opinion:
Ship the Max Or Drive it there?! Will it make it? I expect around 130K on the odometer before the moving process. I already got quoted around 800 bucks to ship it there...I'm gonna keep looking.
Ship the Max Or Drive it there?! Will it make it? I expect around 130K on the odometer before the moving process. I already got quoted around 800 bucks to ship it there...I'm gonna keep looking.
#58
Originally Posted by streetzlegend
Drive that thing overhere!! and join or local maxima group
#60
Originally Posted by Dexter
ok, any of you guys go to FIU? cuz that's where I plan on transferring, but they've been kinda shady lately on how much FINAID i'd get if I tranfer there...
#62
I say drive it down there. Last year i had 145k on mine drove it from Cleveland OH to miami, this year 158k drove it from Cleveland to Panama City Beach. No problems what so ever both times with 3 people in the car, sound system, and luggage
#63
Drive it.
Few years ago I moved from CA to BC and I was debating the same thing. Ended up I pack all my stuff (books, clothing, computer with 17" CRT monitor...) and drove here. After I unload all the stuff, the rear suspension took 2 full days to get back to stock height. Oh... I was still able to do 110mph on I-5...
My suggestion to you? Dump all the unneccssary stuff, like old megazines, old kitchen-ware; then ship all the books and heavy stuff via Greyhound; pack light and space-taken items like blanket & clothings in the trunk and take a joyful drive with the Max.
Few years ago I moved from CA to BC and I was debating the same thing. Ended up I pack all my stuff (books, clothing, computer with 17" CRT monitor...) and drove here. After I unload all the stuff, the rear suspension took 2 full days to get back to stock height. Oh... I was still able to do 110mph on I-5...
My suggestion to you? Dump all the unneccssary stuff, like old megazines, old kitchen-ware; then ship all the books and heavy stuff via Greyhound; pack light and space-taken items like blanket & clothings in the trunk and take a joyful drive with the Max.
#67
you havent moved yet?..... been a long time since i first saw this thread... when are you planning to move... the first time i posted i voted that you drive..... nothing beats a road trip.... plus its in a maxima..all the better...lol
#69
I've done both. If you tow the car get a 4 wheel dolly and not the 2 wheel. Also it is a flat rate for the truck and dolly but you are going to spend a ton on gas as the trucks are gas and not diesel. Also most of the Uhaul type companies will match prices so call around.
Drive unless you have to haul a ton of stuff and need a big truck. Get AAA if you are worried about mechanical and bring a good cellphone and cash for emergency repairs.
Drive unless you have to haul a ton of stuff and need a big truck. Get AAA if you are worried about mechanical and bring a good cellphone and cash for emergency repairs.
#70
I don't know your circumstance, but if i was in a similar position I would give the MAX a good drive. Nice scenary along the way, and also highway miles are not bad for the car as regular driving. Be a man and take the road.........
#73
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#75
This.
130K on it, right?
So when this big scary trip is done, it'll have...gee....131K on it?
If you ship the car and drive it in Florida for a month, what will it have on it...131K?
Yeesh.
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