Worth it?

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2009, 07:38 PM

So I need to decide if it's worth it to spend $150 a month to rent a single-car garage for the Z. It doesn't look very big, but I haven't been in one yet so I'm not sure if there will be enough room to work on the car... but if anything it will keep it safe from the elements.

Reminds me that I need to check to see if there are outlets in the garage... that would be a plus.

So... would you spend $150/mo to garage your Z?

I'm about 99% yes right now... just need some help pushing me over the edge.

FlashBazbo · 04-22-2009, 07:48 PM

Two questions:

Do you EVER have hailstorms where you live?

Do you like your car without dimples?

If the answer to both questions is "yes", get the garage. When I buy a house, the garage is one of the most important features I'm looking at.

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2009, 07:51 PM

Yeah, we get weather. All of my previous cars have been garaged but now that I'm on my own I just needed to do some thinking about spending the extra cash on it. I'm definitely leaning towards it.

And like you, when I buy a house the garage is going to be a main selling point for me.

OnCallZ · 04-22-2009, 07:57 PM

It would be a different story if you were asking whether to rent a place without or with a garage, but since you are just getting a separate garage....
A few questions come up:
1. How long will you keep your car? If not long enough then don't worry about it

2. If you get a car cover you could save the $ for whatever else may come up.

I keep my Z outside only because my garage is full. I will just make sure to keep her waxed and the paint should be just fine with a car cover.

Cyberium · 04-22-2009, 10:41 PM

I usually garage my Z 50% of the time. If I know a big storm is coming with high winds etc I will definitely garage it.

And to be honest, I would stay away from any car covers, especially with this car being that the paint is so sensitive. You get some wind and the car cover starts to flap a little bit you will have swirls and scuffs like you wouldn't believe. You'd be better off exposing it to the elements.

Just some experience I've had.

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2009, 10:47 PM

What's the deal with the paint, anyways? It's pretty crappy... very thin. I already have chipping on my hood.

At this rate I'm going to have to repaint the hood and front bumper within the next 12 months. Even my Mustang had better paint!!!

Josh@STILLEN · 04-22-2009, 10:50 PM

if you don't mind your dignity.. I've totally got you 'covered'..

Welcome to Touchless Car Cover

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2009, 10:52 PM

LOL that's hilarious.

Josh@STILLEN · 04-22-2009, 10:56 PM

It was all I could help with.. sometimes I look at posts and I don't understand your dilema, but being in CA I wouldn't think of things like really good floormats or car covers.. my ignorance to the rest of you guys living in climates that will kick your ***..

But the front of my G is DESTROYED from my drive to work on freeways.. embarrassing actually.. Clearbra turns out is a genious idea..

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

It was all I could help with.. sometimes I look at posts and I don't understand your dilema, but being in CA I wouldn't think of things like really good floormats or car covers.. my ignorance to the rest of you guys living in climates that will kick your ***..

But the front of my G is DESTROYED from my drive to work on freeways.. embarrassing actually.. Clearbra turns out is a genious idea..

+1. I thought about it but decided I didn't want to spend the money. Now I'm kind of wishing I had.

I barely have 3,000 miles on the car and the hood is chipped to hell. Lots of loose gravel around here which sucks ***. Seems to be a common thing as our roads get really dirtied up from the winter months.

We also have a **** ton of pollen in the air too. Solid Red is the new Yellow, apparently.

molamann · 04-23-2009, 08:17 AM

I'll probably get flamed for this but I currently live in my friend's house that can fit two cars, HOWEVER the garage door isn't automatic. That means I gotta the garage door, drive the car out, get of the car, go back into the house, lock the garage door, walk out of the house, and drive away. This might not seem like a big deal but even 5 minutes is precious to me in the morning because I'm one of those people that wakes up 10 minutes before I have to get to work.

So basically I end up garaging my car only during snow and hails.

Forumite · 04-23-2009, 08:49 AM

Only thing I ever get in VA is snow and rain. The sun is worse on it than the precipitation. I have my Mustang in the garage at my parents house and keep my Z parked at my condo spot.

No way would I spend an extra $150 per month for somthing that isnt right at my home.

chrisw169 · 04-23-2009, 11:33 AM

unless you just have a lot of money and 150 a month can be throw away money, i would not do it. You also have to think about since you said it is not at your house, how far is it? I like the idea of keeping my car in a garage and all, but 150 a month is pretty high. at that rate, whatever damage is done to the car, after a little bit of time you would have already paid the price of what it would cost to get some touchup work on it... thats just my 2 cents

355890 · 04-23-2009, 08:59 PM

The only question that needs to be answered:

Is it worth it to you?

My car is garage kept with cover...I drive my truck during the week and Z on weekends.

MightyBobo · 04-24-2009, 06:45 AM

Oh, what I wouldnt give for a $150 a month garage...

04-22-2009, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Worth it? So I need to decide if it's worth it to spend $150 a month to rent a single-car garage for the Z. It doesn't look very big, but I haven't been in one yet so I'm not sure if there will be enough room to work on the car... but if anything it will keep it safe from the elements. Reminds me that I need to check to see if there are outlets in the garage... that would be a plus. So... would you spend $150/mo to garage your Z? I'm about 99% yes right now... just need some help pushing me over the edge. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-22-2009, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, we get weather. All of my previous cars have been garaged but now that I'm on my own I just needed to do some thinking about spending the extra cash on it. I'm definitely leaning towards it. And like you, when I buy a house the garage is going to be a main selling point for me. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-22-2009, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	What's the deal with the paint, anyways? It's pretty crappy... very thin. I already have chipping on my hood. At this rate I'm going to have to repaint the hood and front bumper within the next 12 months. Even my Mustang had better paint!!! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	LOL that's hilarious. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	The only question that needs to be answered: Is it worth it to you? My car is garage kept with cover...I drive my truck during the week and Z on weekends. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

04-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Two questions: Do you EVER have hailstorms where you live? Do you like your car without dimples? If the answer to both questions is "yes", get the garage. When I buy a house, the garage is one of the most important features I'm looking at.

04-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	It would be a different story if you were asking whether to rent a place without or with a garage, but since you are just getting a separate garage.... A few questions come up: 1. How long will you keep your car? If not long enough then don't worry about it 2. If you get a car cover you could save the $ for whatever else may come up. I keep my Z outside only because my garage is full. I will just make sure to keep her waxed and the paint should be just fine with a car cover.

04-22-2009, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I usually garage my Z 50% of the time. If I know a big storm is coming with high winds etc I will definitely garage it. And to be honest, I would stay away from any car covers, especially with this car being that the paint is so sensitive. You get some wind and the car cover starts to flap a little bit you will have swirls and scuffs like you wouldn't believe. You'd be better off exposing it to the elements. Just some experience I've had.

04-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	if you don't mind your dignity.. I've totally got you 'covered'.. Welcome to Touchless Car Cover

04-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	It was all I could help with.. sometimes I look at posts and I don't understand your dilema, but being in CA I wouldn't think of things like really good floormats or car covers.. my ignorance to the rest of you guys living in climates that will kick your ***.. But the front of my G is DESTROYED from my drive to work on freeways.. embarrassing actually.. Clearbra turns out is a genious idea..

04-23-2009, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I'll probably get flamed for this but I currently live in my friend's house that can fit two cars, HOWEVER the garage door isn't automatic. That means I gotta the garage door, drive the car out, get of the car, go back into the house, lock the garage door, walk out of the house, and drive away. This might not seem like a big deal but even 5 minutes is precious to me in the morning because I'm one of those people that wakes up 10 minutes before I have to get to work. So basically I end up garaging my car only during snow and hails.

04-23-2009, 08:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Only thing I ever get in VA is snow and rain. The sun is worse on it than the precipitation. I have my Mustang in the garage at my parents house and keep my Z parked at my condo spot. No way would I spend an extra $150 per month for somthing that isnt right at my home.

04-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
chrisw169 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 93 Honda Del Sol Rep Power: 16	unless you just have a lot of money and 150 a month can be throw away money, i would not do it. You also have to think about since you said it is not at your house, how far is it? I like the idea of keeping my car in a garage and all, but 150 a month is pretty high. at that rate, whatever damage is done to the car, after a little bit of time you would have already paid the price of what it would cost to get some touchup work on it... thats just my 2 cents

04-24-2009, 06:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Oh, what I wouldnt give for a $150 a month garage... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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