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Old 10-29-2011, 08:16 AM   #21
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shipping?

We had friends that flew to Alaska and drove another person's TV/Trailer all the way to LA. Why not look to get new tires/brakes/etc. done in Florida, then pay someone to drive it/gas/motel/etc. to Caltifornia, and then fly them back to Florida. It might be cheaper...

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Old 10-29-2011, 09:01 AM   #22
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First let me say I know nothing about this company except that today Colonial Airstream gave me the name and told me that they can ship Airstreams from New Jersey to California. With that said the link is weship.com: The Leading We Ship Site on the Net. You need to check them out because I have not yet used them. Shiny Drag-on
That is a farmed site now. Not the real weship site. The domain is for sale.
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Old 10-29-2011, 02:59 PM   #23
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I was contacted to give some insight and advice on the purchase, which i did..
They loved the little peanut so much they bought it!

They could:
Ship it.
Have it fixed and drive it back.

I have offered to do the driving and figure out what are the priority fixes for such a trip.... It is near Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale in Florida.. so 2800 miles to get it to its new home!
They had it inspected, and it needs:
Tires x 6, but they are 16" wheels, so easier to find methinks.
Both mufflers are holed, and it has a leaky manifold.
Radiator leak, and overflow reservior is cracked.
A full service and fluid changes.

Any suggestions for Tire/Muffler/Radiator shops in that area?
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:05 PM   #24
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I have offered to do the driving and figure out what are the priority fixes for such a trip.... It is near Hollywood in Florida.. so 2800 miles to get it to its new home!
Nothing like a road trip!
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:08 PM   #25
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LOL, Yes indeed Mike!

With the right prep and a fearless attitude... should be easy to do!
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:10 PM   #26
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LOL, Yes indeed Mike!

With the right prep and a fearless attitude... should be easy to do!
Got my vote, taking the GF, too? Should you need help, we have connections in Las Cruces, Phoenix and Tucson.
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:17 PM   #27
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If it makes sense, I would do it alone... she has to work!
Thanks for the connections!
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:23 PM   #28
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They will have to fix those items regardless so that part is free. Worst case, you have it shipped from where ever it dies. Battery(s) hoses, belts, brakes, filters, fluids, and hit the road. Should be a fun trip. Take pictures and keep us posted.
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:34 PM   #29
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Yes, it is theoretically the most cost effective way to do it, as you say, thus stuff will need to be fixed anyway.

Its not my call, it up to the new owner... I just offered to help!

Yes, Tires and radiator fix, a full tune up, keep the old belts and hoses if they are servicable, and hit the road!
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:36 PM   #30
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Any clue how many miles are on the little dear?
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Old 10-30-2011, 05:19 AM   #31
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Steve, any idea if there was a website where they found the 24? 16's are going to be easy to find in that area, should they consider doing some of the work before getting rig to CA. Keep us posted.
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Old 10-30-2011, 11:45 AM   #32
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Anyone know if it is correct to charge Florida State Tax on a Vehicle that is being taken out of the State??
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Old 10-30-2011, 12:45 PM   #33
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Anyone know if it is correct to charge Florida State Tax on a Vehicle that is being taken out of the State??
I didn't pay any taxes to the state of Washington when I bought mine in August. The taxes were paid in Colordo when I registered it.
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Old 10-30-2011, 12:55 PM   #34
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Anyone know if it is correct to charge Florida State Tax on a Vehicle that is being taken out of the State??
I would be more concerned with insurance, especially ROADSIDE SERVICE. Is the new owner monitoring this thread? He should be.
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Old 10-30-2011, 01:20 PM   #35
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I was contacted to give some insight and advice on the purchase, which i did..
They loved the little peanut so much they bought it!

They could:
Ship it.
Have it fixed and drive it back.

I have offered to do the driving and figure out what are the priority fixes for such a trip.... It is near Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale in Florida.. so 2800 miles to get it to its new home!
They had it inspected, and it needs:
Tires x 6, but they are 16" wheels, so easier to find methinks.
Both mufflers are holed, and it has a leaky manifold.
Radiator leak, and overflow reservior is cracked.
A full service and fluid changes.

Any suggestions for Tire/Muffler/Radiator shops in that area?
I have all of these things and would part with them for a fair price! I am only a 4hr drive from Fort Lauderdale call me I will pm you my number.
Both mufflers are holed, and it has a leaky manifold.
Radiator leak
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Old 10-30-2011, 01:31 PM   #36
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Anyone know if it is correct to charge Florida State Tax on a Vehicle that is being taken out of the State??
If you don't register it in Florida and request a temp tag from California you do not pay Florida just California tax. That being said would it not be better to just get Florida tags so that you do not have to do SMOG and the like, there is no such thing in Florida!

Mine is registered in Oregon to are property out there saved some $1,500 in taxes and I like the plate
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Old 10-30-2011, 01:35 PM   #37
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If its a private party sale I wouldn't document the transaction for any more than the NADA which would be pretty low.
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Old 10-30-2011, 03:43 PM   #38
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You don't have to pay Florida State Sales tax, do what AirRowan suggests, get a temp CA tag if you're going to drive it to California. If being trucked, no reason to do anything till it arrives in CA. But, like AirRowan points out, if registered in Florida, you wouldn't have to smog it until you get it registered in CA, and depending on who's watching, FL registration could go as long as you like.
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Assuming the deal is already done, is that the one on Ebay in Hollywood? Looks very nice. I'd drive that to California.
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I would be more concerned with insurance, especially ROADSIDE SERVICE. Is the new owner monitoring this thread? He should be.
She has Good Sam but there are a lot of miles between FL and CA.
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