Best way to transport new truck
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What's the best way to get a new F450 from Jacksonville NC to near Ft Lauderdale?
It's about 800 miles.
U ship?
Hire a driver? - I have a guy that is highly recommended
Fly there and get it myself?
In the end the $$ are all about the same (except I don't have to pay myself). I'm most concerned about damage.
Did I mention that my 16 year old F350 with less than 28,000 miles was stolen out of my driveway![Frown](/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I figure this is a great place to ask.
It's about 800 miles.
U ship?
Hire a driver? - I have a guy that is highly recommended
Fly there and get it myself?
In the end the $$ are all about the same (except I don't have to pay myself). I'm most concerned about damage.
Did I mention that my 16 year old F350 with less than 28,000 miles was stolen out of my driveway
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I figure this is a great place to ask.
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After wrestling with it for a few hours I decided that is what I am going to do.
Thanks for confirming my decision.
Thanks for confirming my decision.
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I hate thieves, that must of been a cherry ride
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It was perfect. I fully intended it to be the last truck I ever purchased.
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Drive it back
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Drive it yourself!!!
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105Fountain (03-05-2023)
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I had the same dilemma when I bought my last truck a few years ago and about 700 miles away in Dallas. I flew in and hung out and stayed with an old friend and then drove it home the next day.
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dykstra (03-28-2023)
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On a good (weather) day - it's a good drive from NC to Lauderdale that is usually uneventful if you can time going around Jacksonville, Florida so you don't hit major traffic.
FWIW, we run with the WAZE app for a heads up on troopers/radar or heavy traffic or acciedents ahead.
You will definitely know if you like the truck after the 11 hour drive.
FWIW, we run with the WAZE app for a heads up on troopers/radar or heavy traffic or acciedents ahead.
You will definitely know if you like the truck after the 11 hour drive.