Driveway vs Garage Owners

dudafunk · 12-15-2009, 03:54 PM

So are there a decent number of people with no garages and yes 350/70z's?
Would you consider waiting 6-7 months for your current home rent lease to end so you can move to a home with a garage, or would you be okay with buying the car with no garage anyway?

vipor · 12-15-2009, 03:58 PM

I'm currently without a garage, and it sucks. We don't get terribly nasty winters down here though, may be different for you in NY. I can bare it for a while.

Matt · 12-15-2009, 04:02 PM

With a decent car cover for the expected storms, I'd be ok with not having it garage kept.

The garage, for me, is more for security than it is for protection from the elements. It's a DD, so it's gonna see some rain!

Micas · 12-15-2009, 04:02 PM

Holy smokes, that just looks so nice. I see a nearby dealer has an '10 in the exact configuration I'm insterested in, but it's blue. I thought about having a look anyway, and maybe I might be okay with that.

No.. must.. have.. white.

And while we might not get a lot of bad storms in Dallas, we do get golf ball sized hail. A friend's car got stuck in one once, and it looked like somebody had tapped it with a ball ping hammer.. many times.

theDreamer · 12-15-2009, 04:04 PM

No garage here, I have a cover for it, have not used it in a few months mainly because the weather people in Houston suck. Always say it will start raining in the morning or later morning, no it starts at 1AM or something.

vipor · 12-15-2009, 04:06 PM

Yeah mine is a DD, my only [running] car. I more want a garage for being able to work on my car and have all of my tools readily available. The security of parking there was nice for the few weeks I still had one when I got my baby.

kannibul · 12-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I would not own this car without a garage to put it in.

theDreamer · 12-15-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

I would not own this car without a garage to put it in.

What does a garage really add or preserve really?

vipor · 12-15-2009, 04:49 PM

in order of importance:

me > Z > house (including garage) > job > everything else. (typically job is higher, but not right now)

looks like the Z takes precedence.

I bought and now have the car, and will keep it regardless of where I live

GT Motoring · 12-15-2009, 04:50 PM

It would more depend on the area you are in. Like people have mentioned for safety. I would not want to park it in a parking lot where everyone can park next to it and treat it like ****. If you trust where its parked then I would be okay with it.

Like if you have a house with a driveway and you are the only one with access to parking in the driveway, or your family then I would be okay with it.

vipor · 12-15-2009, 04:53 PM

We have 2 reserved parking spaces at my gf's townhome. I reverse in and she pulls in so our passenger doors are facing each other and we can pull as close as possible.

We know the neighbor that parks next to me and they're very nice and love my car, so I think I'm safe

theDreamer · 12-15-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT Motoring

It would more depend on the area you are in. Like people have mentioned for safety. I would not want to park it in a parking lot where everyone can park next to it and treat it like ****. If you trust where its parked then I would be okay with it.

Like if you have a house with a driveway and you are the only one with access to parking in the driveway, or your family then I would be okay with it.

True, I have a driveway which I can park in and usually a vehicle behind me so most people do not even see my car.

shabarivas · 12-15-2009, 05:02 PM

Garaged EVERY single day!

dudafunk · 12-15-2009, 05:04 PM

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

Mike · 12-15-2009, 06:03 PM

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

12-15-2009, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 15	Driveway vs Garage Owners So are there a decent number of people with no garages and yes 350/70z's? Would you consider waiting 6-7 months for your current home rent lease to end so you can move to a home with a garage, or would you be okay with buying the car with no garage anyway?

12-15-2009, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	I'm currently without a garage, and it sucks. We don't get terribly nasty winters down here though, may be different for you in NY. I can bare it for a while. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	With a decent car cover for the expected storms, I'd be ok with not having it garage kept. The garage, for me, is more for security than it is for protection from the elements. It's a DD, so it's gonna see some rain! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Micas Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: D/FW Posts: 54 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 15	Holy smokes, that just looks so nice. I see a nearby dealer has an '10 in the exact configuration I'm insterested in, but it's blue. I thought about having a look anyway, and maybe I might be okay with that. No.. must.. have.. white. And while we might not get a lot of bad storms in Dallas, we do get golf ball sized hail. A friend's car got stuck in one once, and it looked like somebody had tapped it with a ball ping hammer.. many times. Last edited by Micas; 12-15-2009 at 04:05 PM.

12-15-2009, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	No garage here, I have a cover for it, have not used it in a few months mainly because the weather people in Houston suck. Always say it will start raining in the morning or later morning, no it starts at 1AM or something. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-15-2009, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Yeah mine is a DD, my only [running] car. I more want a garage for being able to work on my car and have all of my tools readily available. The security of parking there was nice for the few weeks I still had one when I got my baby. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	I would not own this car without a garage to put it in.

12-15-2009, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	in order of importance: me > Z > house (including garage) > job > everything else. (typically job is higher, but not right now) looks like the Z takes precedence. I bought and now have the car, and will keep it regardless of where I live __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
GT Motoring Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 489 Drives: R35 Rep Power: 839	It would more depend on the area you are in. Like people have mentioned for safety. I would not want to park it in a parking lot where everyone can park next to it and treat it like **. If you trust where its parked then I would be okay with it. Like if you have a house with a driveway and you are the only one with access to parking in the driveway, or your family then I would be okay with it. __________________ http://www.gtmotoring.com/images/for...r-nagtroc1.gif Zele Authorized USA Dealer Amuse** Authorized Distributor 370Z Purchasing Special through GT Motoring www.gtmotoring.com

12-15-2009, 04:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	We have 2 reserved parking spaces at my gf's townhome. I reverse in and she pulls in so our passenger doors are facing each other and we can pull as close as possible. We know the neighbor that parks next to me and they're very nice and love my car, so I think I'm safe __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Garaged EVERY single day!

12-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 15	Hmmm...rephrase, asking for weather concerns in New York... not security. (In terms of security, ofcourse the garage is the best bet.)

12-15-2009, 06:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I have a garage, but other cars occupy it, the Z stays outdoors except when its undergoing an upgrade. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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