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    Posted: 11-July-2007 at 14:30

Howdy.

going over to england for a few days, was wondering if anyone had any bad experiences of cars getting damaged or scratched etc ? I would like to bring my new pride and joy, 07 911 with me, but dont want to if its going to man handled.  Might just go in my daily driver.

any help appreciated.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote denishogan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-July-2007 at 14:36
They're generally pretty good... just ask at check-in for a little more space if possible (maybe get loaded with the trucks). Be careful driving on to the ferry with the angle of the ramps. Once saw a guy in a Ferarri bottoming out as he drove over the top of a ramp onto a ferry in Sardinia. Doubt you'll have any problems though.

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I saw a gallardo remove his front valance on a ramp that was at a mad angle on a ferry in france.

But you should be fine, just go slow and ask someone to guide you. Most 911's look like they have more clearance than my 316.
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Took the ferry from France over to Rosslare last year , had no problems at all, found the whole experience pretty pleasant. We got parked behind a Ferrari 360 in the hold which sounded awesome when it started it up as we were leaving.
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Take it. Should be no problems. The car is for driving after all... (easy for me to say, its not my 911)

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I have used car ferries over to the UK 4 or 5 times and have never had a problem. The cars are well spaced out on the car deck so very little chance of door dings. When the ferry starts moving the car deck is locked and passengers do not have access to it. Enjoy your trip.

 

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Used Cal-Mac ferries quite a lot and found no probs with them. It's others opening their doors onto you that I hate..


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The only worry is if you're sailing on high seas. Then they have to tie or
chain some or all the cars down. I've seen them throw ratchet straps through
alloy wheels and some of the other cars had wheel clamps on that were
chained to the floor. This would be a worry for me. Try ask for a nice
parking spot. I'm sure they'll oblige.
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In the last month i drove thru Irl Uk France Spain Andorra, and getting on all the ferrys was fun in my m3!!!!  (not) It was ok, considering how low she is to the ground and how bad their ramps are.  But, no bother, i asked for a little more space and never had any problems.  Remember, your 911 came in on a ferry in the first place! Im more than sure your baby will be just fine!!!

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After parking the car I always wait till the cars either side of me have parked and left before I go. I stare down the person getting out of the car so they know that it is my car they are edging the door toward.

When it is time to go I will be the first at the car again. Same drill, I think Mick saw me nearly make a kid cry as I was doing my death stare.

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Hey

Just back from the Cannonball Run Europe - and no problems with the Ferries ...  loads of porkers a lambo and a bunch of Ferrari's..

I would reconmend it to anyone !

 

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I felt exactly the same when I first brought my Z4, it is also my pride and joy. I travelled from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries and Stena Line on the way back. It all turned out to be ok, as I called the agent I booked through , prior and they left a note on the booking that I would like it to board first or last (luckily I didn't have to pay extra). Sure, it may have taken a bit more time to park it and board the ferry but I was reassured. I arrived at the port nice and  early. But generally, don't let that stop you. They understand when something means a lot to you, they transport antique cars from what I have been told, and they are rare and really expensive, so people do get protective!

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