common reactor

As of right now that's my plan. I think I'd probably start the car and drive it a little every month, but even if I purchased it in January, we don't really have to worry about snow here once April hits so it's not like it would be stored for a long time. I'm also considering not even insuring it until the end of winter because I'll barely be driving it.

Car Analogy

Of you do store in a barn, do something for rodent protection. Like plug exhaust and intake, mothballs on top of engine and inside cabin, etc.

common reactor

Thanks for the heads up. A barn isn't a terrible idea, but based on where I live I'd say the probability of me storing anything in a barn is highly unlikely. I'm leaning towards a car cover.

TsukubaCody

Starting it once a month doesn't do the car any good.

Su2uKa!

Yeah I would also recommend not starting it. Unless you're properly getting it up to temp. by driving it hard, it's better to just leave it alone. Not to mention keeping it off the salty roads. Put stabilizer in the fuel tank and make sure the antifreeze is good. Get the car cover and make sure the paint is super clean before you put it on, then stake it down somehow so the wind doesn't rip it off or cause scratches.
I have stored cars in New York, though mostly in garages and this is my best advice. Moth balls in the engine bay/under the car and lavender dryer sheets in the interior/engine bay are your friend for preventing rodents.

common reactor

Coming from a person who has never stored a car for a period of time before, I appreciate the advice. This is why I started this thread!

SheDrivesIt

DO NOT use the Honda OEM S2000 car cover. It is an indoor dust cover and affords no weather protection. It will soak through with water and will freeze.

rpg51

Again, strongly recommend store indoors under a good roof with a cover on the car. It makes a big difference. If you search around you can find a place to store your car in your area. Well worth the money. There are threads all over this forum about storage practices best to read them rather then reinvent the wheel. Mice can be an issue no matter whether you store indoors or outdoors. There are steps you can take to minimize, or eliminate, rodent problems. I've had zero rodent problems in the barn I use. But, I do take precautions.

starchland

rpg51

Exactly. Outdoor storage means wet. Plus, if you are in snow country, you will need to remove snow or you end up with heavy, wet, frozen, mess.