Driveway vs Garage Owners

GT Motoring · 12-15-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I reverse in and she pulls in facing each other and we can pull as close as possible.

Oh yeah?

GT Motoring · 12-15-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dudafunk

Hmmm...rephrase, asking for weather concerns in New York... not security.
(In terms of security, ofcourse the garage is the best bet.)

I would say you are fine. A little snow wont hurt it and it won't be beaten down on by the sun really...

areyouin729 · 12-15-2009, 07:19 PM

I have no garage and by the time I probably have one, we will be looking at the 400Z or whatever they come up with next.

I live in the Philly area and get quite the weather extremes on both ends of the spectrum, I have never really had a problem but I'm also used to never garaging a car.

I would just get it now, trust me, once you have it you will be thanking me, I thought about waiting until Spring myself.

rudi · 12-15-2009, 07:28 PM

My baby is happy in her little home. Wouldn't like to leave here in the cold.

frost · 12-15-2009, 08:28 PM

It's not a lambo, don't sweat leaving it outside, bfd.

kenchan · 12-15-2009, 08:36 PM

Car hobby starts with a garage. Get the garage first, then the car, then all the tools...then the cabinets, then the carts, then the...

Never ending process.

KillerBee370 · 12-15-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I have a garage, but other cars occupy it, the Z stays outdoors except when its undergoing an upgrade.

Put that stinky Vette outside and garage the Z!

I have a two car garage and because my wife is a level 1 hoarder, we couldn't fit two skateboards much less a car in there! But I'm in Cali so it's only the sun that kills our cars as opposed to blizzards and sh!t.

A decent car cover FTW.

KEVTEX · 12-15-2009, 08:56 PM

My four car garage has never had a car in it. It is full of big tools, cabinets, parts and lots of miscellaneous stuff. I'm trying to find a way to squeeze the Z in.

IDZRVIT · 12-15-2009, 09:06 PM

I like working on my cars/bikes indoors so the house I bought had to have a double garage.

Lone Wolf 75 · 12-15-2009, 09:29 PM

Although it was never a priority when house shopping last year, I bought a house with a garage and I am happy I did. I never did understand why people have garages and don't use them to park cars inside, most people in my neighborhood park in their driveways instead of the garage.

It is so nice to be able to get in the Z in the morning without having to de-ice the windshield and windows, worry about hail, a tree falling on it, etc. It's also very nice knowing that it is relatively safe from vandals and thieves (not that I live in a bad neighborhood, but a nice car parked out in the open is always a target). An added benefit is that my car stays cleaner longer by not being outside all the time.

StLRedrider · 12-15-2009, 09:29 PM

plenty of room in the garage since the truck wont fit in there!!!!!

tcarretti · 12-15-2009, 09:43 PM

I've got a reserved space under a 4 car carport. Keeps it dry and out of the sun. It's a little harder to keep it clean, but still safe.

NYBladeZ · 12-15-2009, 09:44 PM

garaged in the winter, I don't really mind keeping her outside during the NY summers

nicknick · 12-15-2009, 09:45 PM

I already have a garage, so when I get the Zed it'll be protected from unnecessary exposure to the elements.

PapoZalsa · 12-15-2009, 09:45 PM

NO garage, NO new car!

My Z is sleeping warm in the garage.

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Originally Posted by KEVTEX

My four car garage has never had a car in it. It is full of big tools, cabinets, parts and lots of miscellaneous stuff. I'm trying to find a way to squeeze the Z in.

12-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I like working on my cars/bikes indoors so the house I bought had to have a double garage. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

12-15-2009, 09:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	plenty of room in the garage since the truck wont fit in there!!!!! __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

12-15-2009, 09:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	garaged in the winter, I don't really mind keeping her outside during the NY summers __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	My baby is happy in her little home. Wouldn't like to leave here in the cold.

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12-15-2009, 08:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
KEVTEX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z 7at sp pg Rep Power: 16	My four car garage has never had a car in it. It is full of big tools, cabinets, parts and lots of miscellaneous stuff. I'm trying to find a way to squeeze the Z in.

12-15-2009, 09:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 16	Although it was never a priority when house shopping last year, I bought a house with a garage and I am happy I did. I never did understand why people have garages and don't use them to park cars inside, most people in my neighborhood park in their driveways instead of the garage. It is so nice to be able to get in the Z in the morning without having to de-ice the windshield and windows, worry about hail, a tree falling on it, etc. It's also very nice knowing that it is relatively safe from vandals and thieves (not that I live in a bad neighborhood, but a nice car parked out in the open is always a target). An added benefit is that my car stays cleaner longer by not being outside all the time.

12-15-2009, 09:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
tcarretti Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 78 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I've got a reserved space under a 4 car carport. Keeps it dry and out of the sun. It's a little harder to keep it clean, but still safe.

12-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	I already have a garage, so when I get the Zed it'll be protected from unnecessary exposure to the elements.