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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Well, my S until this weekend had been livingly comfortably in a garage. My house doesn't have a garage, only a driveway, so my cousin was nice enough to lend me his apt complex garage since he didn't have a car. Anyway, he got a G35 coupe (love it) this weekend so I got kicked out . Now I have to park in the driveway...

First day out in the driveway and it rains, lol, just my luck. Good thing I'm a detail freak, but now she's exposed to kids in the neighborhood and other typical outdoor obstacles. I admit it I'm paranoid and anal, aren't all S owners

Just wondering how many other people have to share my pain parking outdoors.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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I garage my car, but when I'm at work the car just sits outside, rain or shine, but it is usually in a shady spot. The rain helps rinse the pollen off my car though...
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Get a cover.

or

Rent a garage.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by ruexp67
Get a cover.

or

Rent a garage.
Yea, I've been looking for a garage to rent since I bought the car. Cause I knew the day would come when my cousin would take the garage back.

Not easy to find in NYC, but i'm actively looking
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by PMantis24
Well, my S until this weekend had been livingly comfortably in a garage. My house doesn't have a garage, only a driveway, so my cousin was nice enough to lend me his apt complex garage since he didn't have a car. Anyway, he got a G35 coupe (love it) this weekend so I got kicked out . Now I have to park in the driveway...

First day out in the driveway and it rains, lol, just my luck. Good thing I'm a detail freak, but now she's exposed to kids in the neighborhood and other typical outdoor obstacles. I admit it I'm paranoid and anal, aren't all S owners

Just wondering how many other people have to share my pain parking outdoors.
my condolences
a private garage is my # one priority when looking for apartments.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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you could keep it out here in NJ with mine only about 15 miles West?

seriously though I feel your angst...I don't like to leave mine out in the driveway or under sap dropping trees...most accidents happen with 100 yards of home..or is that bath tub accidents?

definately a cover for the short term & finding a garage for the long term - I consider the driveway = to leaving on the street

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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Thanx guys... I appreciate the offer Nate
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Old May 10, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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If you are going to get a cover, get it sooner rather han later.
UV damage is cumulative...
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Old May 10, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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I'm with you bro, I used to garage my car at a friends house but he got married and my car got booted in favor for a Buick Rendevous. Oh well, it's his house, err, her house now. I keep my car outside but with a cover and the car stays very clean. The big thing I miss about the garage is being able to leave the top down overnight.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by BBY2KS2K
I'm with you bro, I used to garage my car at a friends house but he got married and my car got booted in favor for a Buick Rendevous. Oh well, it's his house, err, her house now. I keep my car outside but with a cover and the car stays very clean. The big thing I miss about the garage is being able to leave the top down overnight.
You don't want to leave your top with a plastic window down overnight. I can crease the plastic.
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