Should I sell my car or pay to get it delievered (sale, transport companies)

[Pinkscott]

Hello,

I moved to Florida from Colorado with plans to move back after the winter in Colorado. Well Im still in Florida and my jeep is back in Colorado. It is older and has over 200k on it but its paid off and running very strong. My question is, is it worth shipping for 900+? Or should I sell it? My thinking is that there are some things I would like to bring from Colorado to Florida and the car transport companies will allow all up to 1000lbs of items to be in the car when transported. Plus I will have an extra car here in Florida and that cant be a bad thing. BUT the market in the county I am in is poor so I wouldnt be able to sell it here for the same amount that I would in Colorado. But shipping anything from my house to Florida is not an option. I dont know if this is a hard decision but I am sure making it one. My pros and cons. Cons 1) Alot of money out of poket to ship (kinda unessasary??) 2) I can invest in selling the jeep instead of dishing out more money and get a newer nicer less miles truck 3) the jeep has alot of miles, hail damage BUT a huge lift, brand new tires and alot of extras
Pros 1) Extra car that is paid off. 2) Can use it for lyft and uber since my other car is only a 2 door and uber and lyft require 4 doors. 3) Its lifted so I can drive it on the beach and transport things like my bike and paddleboard 4) Jeeps run strong I looked on craigslist and some around the same year and miles where going for WAY more then kkb and nada. My last jeep hit 400k before it tanked

Appreciate any feedback,
Ashley

[Electrician4you]

I would think a 4x4 in Colorado would be a need. If it runs good and you like it ship it. Since you can't replace it for the $900 in shipping costs. I always say you're money ahead if the car is paid off and it's a runner.

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Why is shipping your goods not an option? What options have you explored for shipping?

[TCHP]

Originally Posted by Pinkscott

Hello,

I moved to Florida from Colorado with plans to move back after the winter in Colorado. Well Im still in Florida and my jeep is back in Colorado. It is older and has over 200k on it but its paid off and running very strong. My question is, is it worth shipping for 900+? Or should I sell it? My thinking is that there are some things I would like to bring from Colorado to Florida and the car transport companies will allow all up to 1000lbs of items to be in the car when transported. Plus I will have an extra car here in Florida and that cant be a bad thing. BUT the market in the county I am in is poor so I wouldnt be able to sell it here for the same amount that I would in Colorado. But shipping anything from my house to Florida is not an option. I dont know if this is a hard decision but I am sure making it one. My pros and cons. Cons 1) Alot of money out of poket to ship (kinda unessasary??) 2) I can invest in selling the jeep instead of dishing out more money and get a newer nicer less miles truck 3) the jeep has alot of miles, hail damage BUT a huge lift, brand new tires and alot of extras
Pros 1) Extra car that is paid off. 2) Can use it for lyft and uber since my other car is only a 2 door and uber and lyft require 4 doors. 3) Its lifted so I can drive it on the beach and transport things like my bike and paddleboard 4) Jeeps run strong I looked on craigslist and some around the same year and miles where going for WAY more then kkb and nada. My last jeep hit 400k before it tanked

Appreciate any feedback,
Ashley

Yes you are. Sounds like you didn't fully plan out all the logistics of the relo.

Are you paying storage in CO for your items you didn't take with you? How would you deal with a remote sale if its worth more in CO but you are in FL? Do you have parkign for the additional vehicle? Is it reasonable to be a Lyft/Uber driver with a HUGE lift on your 4dr vehicle? While others are getting more than book for their Jeeps, is that possible with your hail damaged unit or is it the extras that you think drive the value? You may see people asking WAY more but are they getting it? Just because its listed that way on craigslist doesn't mean they are selling.

Originally Posted by Electrician4you

I would think a 4x4 in Colorado would be a need.

That's a common mis-conception. Its no more necessary here than it is anywhere else. However, we do have a lot more exciting places to take a 4x4.

[mogon]

Originally Posted by TCHP

...Its no more necessary here than it is anywhere else. However, we do have a lot more exciting places to take a 4x4.

Well.... Having once tried to go up a steep grade road during a snow storm in Mountain Shadows in an Altima, and having it start sliding backwards, I'll say that the day after that I started looking for my 4WD Nissan Xterra. Now that I live in Manitou I was grateful several times this winter when unplowed roads were no problem.

No, it's not strictly "necessary," but it's a huge safety measure especially when the city gets behind on plowing.

[Kar54]

I think back to the days of owning a rear-wheel car and having to navigate winters in that. Then moving up to a front-drive car when they became more conventional. Now, both my wife and I have all-wheel drives (sedans) and I would never go back. Just remember (as a Jeep owner I'm sure you're aware), all-wheel drive doesn't mean all-wheel stop. Not necessary, but nice to have when you live in the foothills of Mountain Shadows. And FWIW, we buy CPO, not new.