How did you get it home?

I'm weighing the pros and cons of driving it myself if it's <1k miles vs. just shipping the thing.

I saw lots of other forums posts about keeping the current person's license plate and shipping them the plates when they ship you the title or even just using your current cars plates (seems risky).

Figured I would throw up a poll to see what you guys did.

As a note, I'm deathly scared of using shippers because most places don't own their own trucks and just sub contract the work bla bla bla.

 

Purchased my car in February from Phoenix and had Reliable Carriers deliver it. If the weather would have cooperated I would have driven it home.

 

Purchaes my 2 turbos from out of state, FLA. and TX. Good times driving them home. I love a good road trip and with two little ones can't seem to find the time. So I would drive it if I was you.

 

I haven't bought the car yet, but I've been trolling around so I'll be armed with info when I do pull the trigger.

I'd prefer to drive it, but I feel like my chances of getting a speeding ticket are high with a new toy.

 

i purchased both of my cars out of state, chicago and texas.

 

Bought mine from Cleaveland exotic dealer and drove it home to San Diego. Spun it out on a wet on ramp, broke the windshield replacing the wiper and it was still the best trip I ever had.

 

I broke the windshield on my M3 changing a wiper. You have this moment of "I'm the dumbest person on the planet".

So I feel your pain.

 

Got it ship because state of Florida wanted 7% tax of the selling price to be paid before I can get a transit.....

 

The dealer delivered my car and took my Cayanne.

 

I've driven more cars home than shipped them. Have dealer give you a 10 day,20 day etc ...temp plate. Then have your insurance company fax you an Ins card, boom, legal, enjoy your ride home...

 

Flew out one way to new Orleans with my dad. Bought the car and drove it back to albuquerque. Loved every second of the trip

 

Purchased out of Colorado. Shipped with Thomas C. Sunday (exceptional). Came with 60 day Colorado temp tags.

 

Mine came from CO. and had the 60 day temp tag as well.

 

I drove 900 miles with no plates, but had all the paper work that i just purchased the car with me. Asked the owner if we could leave the plates on until i get home and ill ship them back but he didnt like the idea, cuase he needed to return them back to the dmv to get back his registration fees.

 

Driven three cars home on road trips (Buffalo NY to Mississippi, Minnesota to NJ, Boise ID to Dover DE) and trailered the last one home as it was a bit closer. Having a trailer is very nice especially with track events. You never know what will happen...

I can't think of a better way to get to know a car than on a road trip unless you are very concerned about mileage. As for plates Minnesota has the plates go with the car, from Idaho I had temp tags acquired by the PO, and the New York car I used the PO plates and sent them back.