That's because MKIII's are garbage in general...
I love my MKIV, but still put some work into it. The only thing the GLI's needs IMO, is a simple chip to really bring it alive, and best part is the better gas mileage from the chip.
I used DAS when I had my Corolla shipped from San Diego to here and had a good experience myself. Paid a little over 1,100 insured for entire shipment of the vehicle.
I would definitely consider flying down and picking it up, 13 hours isn't that bad.
Actually, the one off hamilton didn't care at all.. I tried to show them the coupon on my phone because I don't have a printer to print off of and they let me use their own personal computer at quiznos to print off the coupon.