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Vehicle transport from Scottsdale to Missoula. Thoughts?

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May 29, 2026, 07:51 PM
old rugged cross
Vehicle transport from Scottsdale to Missoula. Thoughts?
Have purchased a vehicle in the desert and need to have it transported. Anyone up for a road trip to Big Sky?

Anyone in the know have a solid idea of the cost of such a transport?

Thanks guys.



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May 29, 2026, 08:02 PM
smlsig
It’s been a while since I had a car shipped and the price of gas is…well you know but I would guess in the ballpark of $2.00 to $2.50 per mile.

Do you need to have it shipped in an enclosed trailer or will an open deck work?


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May 29, 2026, 08:17 PM
ridewv
Can't you fly there and drive it back?


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May 29, 2026, 08:24 PM
Gustofer
quote:
Originally posted by ridewv:
Can't you fly there and drive it back?

If memory serves, if you do that then you'd have to pay AZ sales tax. Having it shipped = no sales tax.


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May 29, 2026, 08:35 PM
KPSquared
Missoula?! Sorry, I can’t help. My family is from Missoula. I was there last month.


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May 29, 2026, 09:12 PM
Johnny 3eagles
1200 miles @ $2.50 per = $3000 (or More) Shipped

How much Tax
+
1 way flight
+
Your fuel & expenses, 18 hour drive
= ????




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May 29, 2026, 09:33 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
quote:
Originally posted by ridewv:
Can't you fly there and drive it back?

If memory serves, if you do that then you'd have to pay AZ sales tax. Having it shipped = no sales tax.


Would that only be from a dealer? Or a private sale too? OP doesn't specify which.



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May 29, 2026, 09:34 PM
old rugged cross
seller got me a quote of $2k. Was hoping for $1500. But maybe that is not terrible.



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May 30, 2026, 09:47 AM
HRK
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Have purchased a vehicle in the desert and need to have it transported. Anyone up for a road trip to Big Sky?

Anyone in the know have a solid idea of the cost of such a transport?

Thanks guys.


Could pull it using a horse with no name.....
May 30, 2026, 09:51 AM
Mutiny
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
seller got me a quote of $2k. Was hoping for $1500. But maybe that is not terrible.


I think that’s pretty solid with today’s fuel pricing with what I’ve been finding lately for vehicle transport costs. Probably could have shipped $1k-$1500 a year ago.
May 30, 2026, 10:19 AM
BigSwede
Yeah, went a long time paying .80-$1 a mile to $2 plus. It got expensive quick

See if there is a web site that you can list transport jobs to driver. I use Central Dispatch but I believe it's only for dealers, could be wrong. Occasionally Ill get lucky and piggy back on an already booked job, paying a good bit less than $2