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    HELP: Ideas For State To State Transport of E30

    I live in Raleigh, NC and I just went down to Summerville, SC to check out an E30. I've decided to buy and need a way to transport it this weekend. It's a four hour drive one way, so I don't want to put that much strain on the engine before I know what the car is capable of. Also, that's a long way to drive with no tags. I have considered a UHAUL trailer, but the issue is the towing vehicle. I'd have to borrow one from a friend who is a little iffy on the situation. I'm sort of making this my last resort, but I plan to go pick it up this Saturday or Sunday.

    Has anyone had any good experiences transporting a vehicle in a similar situation to mine? I'm trying to weigh all of my options. The cheaper the better, obviously. Just looking for some opinions.

    Thanks.
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    #2
    maybe the seller will let you drive it on his registration and insurance? its worked for me before
    Originally posted by unloadedak
    It's brand new. I've gripped the shaft a couple times and that's about it.

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      #3
      you can always rent a U-Haul truck along with the trailer, at least thats how i picked my 2nd car up(coincidentally i picked it up in Raleigh)
      As for driving that long without any tags, as long as you have the new title and bill of sale with you than you wont get hassled by the police, so i wouldn't worry about that. Assuming that you are picking up a running e30, i wouldn't be to worried about it making the 4 hour drive. Four hours is nothing crazy and highway miles are a lot easier on the car than city miles. Basically if it cant do the 4 hours on the highway than your definetly going to run into problems driving it around town. I have driven my e30 over four hours at a time with some terminal issues, first time i drove an e30 5 hours with a broken rocker arm flying around the head, The e30 also took me from Las Vegas and safely into Joshua Tree on the other side of the state running on 4 cylinders because 2 of the spark plug wires had developed significant cracks

      or how many miles is it, if you have AAA you can always use one of your free 100 mile tows

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        #4
        It's having the fuel pump replaced by the seller this week before I pick it up, so when I looked at it, it would crank but was unable to actually fire up an idle. According to the previous seller it was driven quite frequently before the fuel pump went out. But I won't really know of its true capabilities until I go to pick it up. I'm taking it home for $1000, so I don't mind that I haven't officially heard it running haha.

        I've considered uhaul truck plus trailer, and the initial pricing doesn't seem TOO bad, but I'm still curious about any other options out there. On the uhaul site it says something about how the vehicle to be towed is subject to inspection? I'm not sure what that's about.

        You've got me leaning more toward driving it home, though. I just don't know what I'd do if she didn't make it haha.


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          #5
          Just get a trip permit from your state before you go. I know the states around me honor trip permits from other states. And 400 miles is nothing.

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            #6
            Originally posted by RainRider View Post
            Just get a trip permit from your state before you go. I know the states around me honor trip permits from other states. And 400 miles is nothing.

            That's something I obtain from the DMV?


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              #7
              Originally posted by GSJones View Post
              That's something I obtain from the DMV?
              Yes. Or a at any license registration office like we have here. I don't know how your state does the yearly license registration but that would be the place to get one.

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                #8
                AHHHH just because you have a title, does NOT mean you can drive it where ever you want. NO insurance means if you hit someone you are both screwed.

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                  #9
                  Oh if I decide to drive it, definitely getting an insurance policy going on it first. I think I read that my state requires proof of insurance before a title transfer, anyway.


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                    #10
                    I'd drive it if the car does OK on a quick test drive. The E30 is a pretty durable car. I've driven them in poor condition many times before. Just remember that testing brakes are more important than the throttle. Brakes are one thing you want to be sure about before you hit the highway.

                    Be sure to get the new car insured before you drive or tow it. I'd suspect you're required to go to a local DOT office with the PO to complete the title transfer. Some lucky people can still get an 'open' title directly, then re-title it in their name once it's ready for inspection. These regulations vary a lot from state to state...YMMV.

                    Here's your NC DOT regulations for titling. I'm not sure if a local notary would be helpful, but you might want to call & ask them a few questions, they've saved me a lot of time & money over the years. Otherwise, call your DOT info number and see what kind of advice they have.

                    If you're towing, I'd also strongly recommend UHaul's supplemental insurance & riders on the towing vehicle & trailer, since UHaul will not only bill you for damages, but also other business-related expenses. It's not cheap, probably $100 or so, but well worth it if you run into trouble. If you decline that insurance, call your ins. company and see if you have some sort of coverage on towing. Most times it's not covered on rentals.

                    OTOH, you can probably get the car picked up and delivered for a few hundred from a transport service if you're willing to take delivery in a flexible timeframe. Here's a quick search on your local CL.
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                      #11
                      That was extremely helpful. I've only been on this forum a couple of weeks and it's already my favorite by far haha.


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                        #12
                        I bought many cars from different states. All I had was insurance paper. I got pulled over once, told officer that I just bought the car from different state and I am on my way home. As long as you have proof of sale showing you bought it that day, they will let you go but If you don't have insurance you are fucked. If you want to be 100% safe, I would try to convince owner to let you use his tag for trip back to home.

                        1. Tell him that you will send his plate next day with tracking number.
                        2. Incase if you don't provide him the tracking number for his plate he can claim that his plate was stolen. So he won't be liable for anything after that point.
                        3. Still he needs to trust you for that. If he doesn't agree just put any plate on it and drive it back to home with valid insurance under your name and if you get pulled over, tell the officer what I said above

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