It usually costs more to do it yourself. But I enjoy the experience of going somewhere distance and driving the car home. Closest thing I get to a vacation anymore. Last month we went to Beloit WI and picked up a 97 Dodge one ton. Great trip with a stop at Starved rack in Ottawa IL.

I love doing these pick up trips. However, I recently had a car shipped from Florida. Cost me and the wife $700 bucks or so to go get it but required three days of travel. However, it was delivered for $600. An honest professional carrier with a 9 car unit. Saved me a lot of time.

That said, I'm leaving in a week for Eastern PA to pick up a machine. Two days there and one day back. The boss has plans to sight see and perhaps visit a vendor in Philly.
Call me crazy but I like to travel.