Shipping the Car to Florida
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
December 3, 2019 1:31pm CST
I’ve been busy deciding what I want to send to our condo in Florida. Of course my husband went berserk when he saw the piles I made on the bed and in my closet.
However, with his super packing skills, he managed to fit everything neatly into three large boxes. They are in the trunk of our car. I will add some other bags tomorrow just before our car is picked up.
We are having the car shipped to Florida for two reasons. First, we want two cars down there. Second, we save hundreds of dollars shipping my stuff by United Parcel Service.
So, besides paying bills for two homes today, that’s all I’ve been doing.
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36 responses
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Dec 19
He drew the line at hiring a U-Haul for all your stuff lol!
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
3 Dec 19
I feel like you are going to spend Christmas in Florida.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
3 Dec 19
@DianneN gee, that's a very long vacation and I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@Alexandoy We actually live there. We became residents last year. Our house up north is now our vacation home.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Dec 19
No, no, no! 
. UPS doesn’t ship cars. A transportation company will ship the car with the trunk loaded. We used to ship things back and forth with UPS and sometimes the cost was close to shipping a car.
Thanks, the weather will be bright an clear. We leave early Thursday morning and arrive in Florida about 10:25 am
. UPS doesn’t ship cars. A transportation company will ship the car with the trunk loaded. We used to ship things back and forth with UPS and sometimes the cost was close to shipping a car.
Thanks, the weather will be bright an clear. We leave early Thursday morning and arrive in Florida about 10:25 am3 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Dec 19
That is a good way to ship everything.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@wolfgirl569 Everyone does it, although they say they are not responsible.
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@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Sounds like you have everything under control! It's coming up so fast!
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@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@DianneN OMG...Panic mode! How does one go about shipping a car?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@LindaOHio I’m actually not panicked now that my stuff is packed. lol
We have the name of a few car transport companies. They are big car carrying trucks. They will pick the car up at our house and drop it off in Florida in 2 - 3 days. It’s quite easy. We only used them once before when my husband bought me the sports car in Florida to keep there. It only fits two people, so was worthless. We shipped it to CT where it will remain.
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@snowy22315 (209009)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Having a second car is good if one needs repairs or you want to do something separately.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
4 Dec 19
Have fun with all what you are doing.
Love that car I will have to ride in that one of these days.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
5 Dec 19
@DianneN
Oh dear I don´t know if I can get to that one in time then.
Next thing I know you will have changed that very stylish car.
I love Audis for smooth rides I have never noticed a bumpy road when being in one.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
4 Dec 19
Thanks! We are heading back to Florida tomorrow.
As the car was being shipped today, my husband told me he wants to get a new car next summer, so you better hurry. I don’t know what we will get next, but it better be as smooth a ride as this one is. AND have a big trunk for my stuff!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
7 Dec 19
@lovinangelsinstead21 Our son has an Audi and you’re right! Ours is a Lexus and it’s even smoother.
@LeaPea2417 (40037)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Dec 19
How long will it take for your car to be shipped to your Florida home?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@LeaPea2417 It is! Two men take turns driving. The truck carries 8 cars. It brought out all of our nosy neighbors.
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@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Fly little snowbirds fly
How long does it take for your car to arrive in Florida?
How long does it take for your car to arrive in Florida?3 people like this
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
4 Dec 19
that is really smart using your car as a shipping container!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@DocAndersen We have my sports car in the garage with a trickle charge whatever battery and will drive the SUV to our son’s house. He can drive it whenever he wants to to keep the battery charged. It’s new, so he can keep it in his garage. Everything worked out well this year. We will see what’s up next year.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@DianneN i bet it does, plus the car isn't stored over the winter
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Dec 19
Uh oh, he had to stop you before you brought everything! I hope y'all have a safe trip! =)
I hope y'all have a safe trip! =)2 people like this
Glad you arrived safely. 
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Dec 19
What a great idea, shipping all the stuff in the trunk of the car, I will remember that when we start flying to Florida.
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@garymarsh6 (24021)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 19
Good thinking Diane don't forget the glove box and any other nook or cranny you can stuff things in! I bet you can't wait to get back to warmer climes!
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Dec 19
That is always best, just shop everything and its waiting there for you, no hassle at the airport.
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