Help: Need to tow or flatbed E36 from NY to FL. What's better option? - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**xsperf** · 08-28-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

Plus when I get to Tallahassee I want my car high up so that the towns folk can bow down to the new Bimmer in town....and the new player in town!!!
lol*

well, that makes sense

your car is going to be HIGH, so people will bow DOWN to your car...

besides, its only a 318

**komodo** · 08-28-2005, 01:44 PM

I would personally worry about putting the miles on my car over the wear and tear.

If I had to tow my car anywhere, I'd do flatbed, no questions asked. It's well worth the extra money imo.

**delmarco** · 08-28-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky_E36

That's because only the towing companies specifically contracted by the state are allowed to operate on the NJ Turnpike. No one else is allowed to provide you service on that highway, except those which are designated by the Turnpike Authority. And once they tow you, there are designated garages where they have to bring your vehicle; you can't have them tow it wherever you want. This standard procedure is in place for public safety reasons. So basically, when you break down, you have to wait for a trooper, and he calls in the designated tow company. Other states may also have this system in place, so it's good for you to know when you drive down I-95 to FL.

Yeah he said the exact same thing. It's less to do with safety! NJ Highway Dept is corrupt! A tow truck comes that belongs to a PRIVATE contractor that has a deal with the state to tow in that stretch and boy when they show up they can charge you anything the please! This was what he dealth with. To travel all that way from GA and then about 1 and 1/2 hours from your doorstep in NY and you gotta bend over for a freaking hick ass dude to tow you where he wants for whatever he wants to charge you....
right?
I've always had beef with NJ HW troopers....

**delmarco** · 08-28-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xsperf

well, that makes sense

your car is going to be HIGH, so people will bow DOWN to your car...

besides, its only a 318

I know the numbers on my trunk lid! no need to tell me!
i was only jking Xsmuf!

**xsperf** · 08-28-2005, 04:13 PM

hey hey, its all cool, im just picking on you because you think your gunna leave, but you'll be back

**delmarco** · 08-28-2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xsperf

hey hey, its all cool, im just picking on you because you think your gunna leave, but you'll be back

i know...you are always cool with me xsperf !!!

DEATH2000 · 08-28-2005, 11:42 PM

Del if u can afford it id recommend a EVT trailer (Enclosed Vehicle Transport) for it. its the safest way you can ship it.

Were i work i assist in the towing and relocating of vehicles all the time, no matter if your gonna do 4 wheel dolly or 2 wheel dolly ALWAYS make sure you have something to strap the wheels down. My towtruck driver has almost lost a car or 2 going over bumps and stuff. Im pretty sure you or nobody else on the highway wants to have ur car come flying off the dolly. Go for the saftest option you can afford. And have fun along the way!

**xsperf** · 08-29-2005, 10:55 AM

^^ actually that happened on one of my brother's cars, it was an audi and we was towing it on a 2 wheeled dolley, or maybe it was 4 wheel i dont remember, but it wasnt a flatbed, and the straps kept on coming lose and it fell off the dolley eventually, it just scraped the fender and a lil of the door

**STEVE36** · 08-29-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Storamin

Your point is? You still insulted people on this forum. I don't really care that you insulted me, but I care when you insult the community of UB.com.

Guess you never called anybody an assholes, just clowns that mess around. Yah, that's better than asshole.

I think you need to realize if you're going to ask for help on a problem you don't know the answer to, you don't insult them. Clearly, common sense is not all that common.

Man, this is not something to get worked up about. His question is being answered anyway.

Storamin · 08-29-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE36

Man, this is not something to get worked up about. His question is being answered anyway.

You should have said...

+1.

**paul** · 09-04-2005, 07:44 AM

I may be missing something here,being new and all that but why don,t you drive it.

**zeaq328i** · 09-04-2005, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by paul

I may be missing something here,being new and all that but why don,t you drive it.

Too far perhaps..

**komodo** · 09-04-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by paul

I may be missing something here,being new and all that but why don,t you drive it.

First of all welcome to UB.

Also the gas prices are probably a consideration, however that is a good question..... and.... delmarco?

**voca** · 09-04-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by paul

I may be missing something here,being new and all that but why don,t you drive it.

cause he's u-hauling all of his stuff too. he can only drive one vehicle at a time.

**Dudesky** · 09-04-2005, 12:30 PM

And I'm not sure if he got his rear shock tower fixed yet.