Setup Assistant New Macbook Pro Transfer Problem

Hello, I am trying to transfer the contents of my old 2008 Macbook Pro to a new 2013 Macbook Pro Retina with Mavericks. I have updated all of the software on the old one and it is running Mavericks. I can either connect them directly through ethernet (Thunderbolt to ethernet adapter for new one), or over Wifi. I have tried both and neither seem to work. When I go through Setup Assisttant on the new one, it recognizes the computer name old the old one. The old computer also had an HDD and Solid Slate Drive installed, and I want to transfer the HDD only. When I go through Migration Assistant on the old one, it stays on the searching for other computers screen, not recognizing the new computer. If I click continue on the new one to transfer from the computer name, it stays on checking the computer while the other one keeps searching. What can I do to transfer the dtata and settings to my new computer? I have heard the best way is with the one shot at Setup Assistant at the beginning. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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