Do you or will you garage it?

gimme135 · 11-10-2007, 12:36 PM

From the polls on demographics and income, I can't help but wonder if most 1-owners will garage theirs, as in "not even owning a garage." I know that garaged vehicles LAST LONGER, especially for corrosion items like electrical/electronics/rubber seals/etc., not to mention paint and UV-sensitive surfaces.

No doubt this will develop into number of complaints, repair history, reliability rating, reputation, etc. (e.g., I know nearly ALL Porsches are garaged by their owners). The market segment makes a huge difference.

So what's your new baby's new home?

(Mine will be indoors nearly 24/7 since I work from home :thumbup

WolfsburgerMitFries · 11-10-2007, 02:23 PM

Anyone who buys a new car and doesn't have a garage to protect the investment has made a purchasing mistake. Honestly, I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.

MastaMind · 11-10-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Anyone who buys a new car and doesn't have a garage to protect the investment has made a purchasing mistake. Honestly, I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.

Now's the time I revel in my decision to build a home with a 3 car garage!

ppDoc · 11-10-2007, 04:55 PM

or rent a warehouse

IvtecEM · 11-10-2007, 05:29 PM

I SOLD MY CURRENT PROJECT CAR (ACURA TL) TO MAKE SPACE FOR MY 135I.

aequitasXI · 11-11-2007, 02:42 AM

It would definitely get dedicated garage space.

1ster · 11-11-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Anyone who buys a new car and doesn't have a garage to protect the investment has made a purchasing mistake. Honestly, I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.

I agree word for word. People who stuff so much crap in their garage that there's no room left for cars are pathetic. If it has sat in your garage for over a year, and you haven't needed it, get rid of it. Stop being a pack rat and treat your cars with some respect.

gimme135 · 11-11-2007, 03:30 PM

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...I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.

Isn't it ironic that the 1 is so compact, yet you still follow the "bigger is better" mentality?

inTgr8r · 11-11-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Anyone who buys a new car and doesn't have a garage to protect the investment has made a purchasing mistake. Honestly, I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.

In this case bigger is definitely better
3 bays & 1200sq' :smile:

1ster · 11-11-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

In this case bigger is definitely better
3 bays & 1200sq'

I hate you.

WolfsburgerMitFries · 11-11-2007, 04:04 PM

Hey while its slow and we're showing off, check out this perfect 1972 Challenger that parked right down the street from me today.

I made a photo group.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6708796...7603089522472/

inTgr8r · 11-11-2007, 04:06 PM

Very nice.... looks like it's in primo condition :w00t:

gimme135 · 11-12-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

In this case bigger is definitely better
3 bays & 1200sq' :smile:

Too bad you still can't park a Ford F250 Crew Cab in any of those bays.

inTgr8r · 11-12-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gimme135

Too bad you still can't park a Ford F250 Crew Cab in any of those bays.

LOL :iono:
8' x 8' doors - 10' ceiling & 30' deep bays

gimme135 · 11-12-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

LOL :iono:
8' x 8' doors - 10' ceiling & 30' deep bays

Too bad you still can't put a Greyhound bus in there! :biggrin:

inTgr8r · 11-12-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gimme135

Too bad you still can't put a Greyhound bus in there! :biggrin:

Oh... I didn't tell you about the barn out back

j/k

Sherifftruman · 11-12-2007, 05:18 PM

I will park my car in the garage. My wife and I love the look of a nice clean garage and I was lucky enough to get a bunch of cabinets for free through my job so we can keep things partly organized. I am also lucky enough to have parking deck access at work now so at least it is under cover most of the time. I have noticed a decent difference just in the last couple of months WRT the amount of dirt that gets on the car.

WolfsburgerMitFries · 11-12-2007, 05:55 PM

If I owned that garage, I'd put up a disco ball and black lights.

View Poll Results: Will you garage yours?
no garage, no carport, no protection	9	18.37%
soft car cover, but left outside	1	2.04%
open-sided, roof-only carport for my 1	5	10.20%
share garage time with my other...	2	4.08%
gets dedicated garage space at home	27	55.10%
gets garaged at home AND OTHER DESTINATIONS	5	10.20%
other	0	0%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

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gimme135 Remember 41 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Do you or will you garage it? From the polls on demographics and income, I can't help but wonder if most 1-owners will garage theirs, as in "not even owning a garage." I know that garaged vehicles LAST LONGER, especially for corrosion items like electrical/electronics/rubber seals/etc., not to mention paint and UV-sensitive surfaces. No doubt this will develop into number of complaints, repair history, reliability rating, reputation, etc. (e.g., I know nearly ALL Porsches are garaged by their owners). The market segment makes a huge difference. So what's your new baby's new home? (Mine will be indoors nearly 24/7 since I work from home :thumbup
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WolfsburgerMitFries Lieutenant 13 Rep 445 Posts Drives: BMW 3er Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (0)	Anyone who buys a new car and doesn't have a garage to protect the investment has made a purchasing mistake. Honestly, I'm mad at myself for only buying a house with only a 2 car garage, instead if a 3 car garage. I won't make that mistake again.
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ppDoc Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 296 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL, USA iTrader: (0)	or rent a warehouse
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WolfsburgerMitFries Lieutenant 13 Rep 445 Posts Drives: BMW 3er Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (0)	Hey while its slow and we're showing off, check out this perfect 1972 Challenger that parked right down the street from me today. I made a photo group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/6708796...7603089522472/
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,669 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Very nice.... looks like it's in primo condition :w00t: __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	I will park my car in the garage. My wife and I love the look of a nice clean garage and I was lucky enough to get a bunch of cabinets for free through my job so we can keep things partly organized. I am also lucky enough to have parking deck access at work now so at least it is under cover most of the time. I have noticed a decent difference just in the last couple of months WRT the amount of dirt that gets on the car.
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WolfsburgerMitFries Lieutenant 13 Rep 445 Posts Drives: BMW 3er Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (0)	If I owned that garage, I'd put up a disco ball and black lights.
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