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by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:53 am

So I found the car I want but of course it's in CHRISTCHURCH!!! No offence to all you Christchurchians, it's just a blimmin long way from Aucks!!!

So I need to get it up to Aucks somehow.

Just called a bunch of haulage companies, best price seems to be $600 plus GST. Which seems like a hell of a lot. But then when you work out gas plus ferry, etc, it's about right I guess. Obviously I can road trip it, but of course I can't afford to ferry a car there and 2 cars back! Flights are about $150 to $200, not a bad option.

Anyways, any of you done this yourself or got a better idea?? Please Help!!!

by **Silent Knight** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:56 am

I really want to buy a set of rims but they are in CHCH as well... :cry:

by **gurutasker** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:56 am

I have heard of people bringing cars up from the south island to the north island on the train?

Not too sure where to get information from but i've heard it's one of the cheaper options.

Guess the idea would be to call Tranz Link or Toll Rail and ask them.

by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:13 am

Silent Knight wrote:I really want to buy a set of rims but they are in CHCH as well...

LOL, well if you wanna make a donation I'll throw them in the back of the car and bring them up for you!!!

by **Alycia** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:14 am

Silent Knight wrote:I really want to buy a set of rims but they are in CHCH as well...

I will take them on the plane with us :lol:

if you wanna pay extra for baggage.

by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:17 am

gurutasker wrote:I have heard of people bringing cars up from the south island to the north island on the train?

Not too sure where to get information from but i've heard it's one of the cheaper options.

Guess the idea would be to call Tranz Link or Toll Rail and ask them.

Just called them... $506 + gst on the train. Not a bad option!

Details of car here · by **AE85coupe** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:47 am

get the people who currently own the car to put a notice in the local backpackers saying "free rental car to auckland"

the tourists will drive it up for you and cost you nothing

by **eritate** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:49 am

AE85coupe wrote:get the people who currently own the car to put a notice in the local backpackers saying "free rental car to auckland"

the tourists will drive it up for you and cost you nothing

who says they wont $&#$% it though

by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 am

eritate wrote:
AE85coupe wrote:get the people who currently own the car to put a notice in the local backpackers saying "free rental car to auckland"

the tourists will drive it up for you and cost you nothing

who says they wont $$% it though

Seriously! Pretty risky!

by **Alycia** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:43 am

C'mon guys - you cant have everything for free - You get what you pay for remember!!!

by **Chickenman** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:43 am

How much would it cost to drive it up?

That train price sounds good when you add up gas and ferry etc.

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:51 am

How safe is train freight though? As they as rough as dock workers?

Ok, just had look at Flight Centre website, say if you were to leave next monday, a one way flight to Chch would be $120.
Ferry back on Bluebridge the following day is $169. Add say $150ish for overnight accommodation, then another $150 in fuel. You're looking at just under $600 to bring it back by yourself.

Just an option

by **TTEETT** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:19 pm

I had a car trained up last year, car turned up on a truck at my house. Not a spec of dirt on her, they do look after them, cost me about $500 from memory.

If I were you, and If it’s an older car I would recommend going to pick it up so you can check the condition of the vehicle before purchasing it, the car I brought was not as tidy as the pictures suggested, take a mate and make a road trip out of it.

by **eritate** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:20 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:How safe is train freight though? As they as rough as dock workers?

Ok, just had look at Flight Centre website, say if you were to leave next monday, a one way flight to Chch would be $120.
Ferry back on Bluebridge the following day is $169. Add say $150ish for overnight accommodation, then another $150 in fuel. You're looking at just under $600 to bring it back by yourself.

Just an option

+ your wages for everyday you arent at work. Its heaps cheaper to just get it transported.

by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:20 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:How safe is train freight though? As they as rough as dock workers?

Ok, just had look at Flight Centre website, say if you were to leave next monday, a one way flight to Chch would be $120.
Ferry back on Bluebridge the following day is $169. Add say $150ish for overnight accommodation, then another $150 in fuel. You're looking at just under $600 to bring it back by yourself.

Just an option

Hmmm, wouldn't need the accomidation. But I'd hink gas is prob more around $200. So I guess $500'ish. The train for $506+gst is probably looking the best option so far.

Anyone in Chch needing to get to Aucks??!!

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:21 pm

eritate wrote:
Mmm, Boost wrote:How safe is train freight though? As they as rough as dock workers?

Ok, just had look at Flight Centre website, say if you were to leave next monday, a one way flight to Chch would be $120.
Ferry back on Bluebridge the following day is $169. Add say $150ish for overnight accommodation, then another $150 in fuel. You're looking at just under $600 to bring it back by yourself.

Just an option

+ your wages for everyday you arent at work. Its heaps cheaper to just get it transported.

Annual leave FTW

by **eritate** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:23 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:
eritate wrote:
Mmm, Boost wrote:How safe is train freight though? As they as rough as dock workers?

Ok, just had look at Flight Centre website, say if you were to leave next monday, a one way flight to Chch would be $120.
Ferry back on Bluebridge the following day is $169. Add say $150ish for overnight accommodation, then another $150 in fuel. You're looking at just under $600 to bring it back by yourself.

Just an option

+ your wages for everyday you arent at work. Its heaps cheaper to just get it transported.

Annual leave FTW

Still loosing money

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:25 pm

Um, how so? You do realise you're entitled to 3 weeks paid leave every year right?

by **Silent Knight** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:29 pm

Mmm, Boost wrote:Um, how so? You do realise you're entitled to 3 weeks paid leave every year right?

Soon to be 4!!

by **Tmax** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:34 pm

So anyways, back to the topic at hand...

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