Where do you keep your car?
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Where do you keep your car?
I feel like all of my inquiries are completely pointless. but for some reason I'm totally compelled to ask like-minded car enthusiasts like yourselves...
I ask this question because I'm totally paranoid and compulsively addicted to keeping my new TSX in pristine condition... here's my question:
Where do you keep your cars? Inside a garage or out on the street or driveway?
I don't have the luxury of using my garage since it's occupied by everything else except for my car! Honestly though my paranoia is even more intensified as it starts to snow outside since this is the first time the car has been subject to the elements *4 days old 100 miles! Should I be concerned about the snow/rain etc..? Again, would love to have it in a garage but its just not possible. Seriously though, just how bad is snow build up on the car? I know the dangers of tree sap and that sorta thing, but there are elements I suppose you just can't control.
Thanks for the advice.
j
I ask this question because I'm totally paranoid and compulsively addicted to keeping my new TSX in pristine condition... here's my question:
Where do you keep your cars? Inside a garage or out on the street or driveway?
I don't have the luxury of using my garage since it's occupied by everything else except for my car! Honestly though my paranoia is even more intensified as it starts to snow outside since this is the first time the car has been subject to the elements *4 days old 100 miles! Should I be concerned about the snow/rain etc..? Again, would love to have it in a garage but its just not possible. Seriously though, just how bad is snow build up on the car? I know the dangers of tree sap and that sorta thing, but there are elements I suppose you just can't control.
Thanks for the advice.
j
Mine is kept in a insulated two car garage. You can see it in this video 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DXPQj54IUI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DXPQj54IUI
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TSX with TL Switchblade Key Mod
As stated as his video Title.
I keep mine outside, even though it's like 20 degrees outside. I woke up a few nights ago and my neighbors G35coupe (Black) was spraypainted with the words "fuck you" on the sides, which made me really upset. I'm afraid they're going to get my car soon enough or any of my parent's cars. Try to keep it in a garage if you can.
As stated as his video Title.
I keep mine outside, even though it's like 20 degrees outside. I woke up a few nights ago and my neighbors G35coupe (Black) was spraypainted with the words "fuck you" on the sides, which made me really upset. I'm afraid they're going to get my car soon enough or any of my parent's cars. Try to keep it in a garage if you can.
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I'm in the same boat as jiwphish... too much crap in the garage to park my car in there. So it sleeps outside at home, in below 0F temperatures... Still working on getting the stuff out of there.
At the office, it sits indoors in a heated garage.
At the office, it sits indoors in a heated garage.
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my TSX is parked in a closed single car garage(one of 6 i got)
when shopping i park in the handicapped parking(yes, i got a tag)
the garage is also heated and i got a dehumidifier thingy goin on to keep the moisture out
when shopping i park in the handicapped parking(yes, i got a tag)
the garage is also heated and i got a dehumidifier thingy goin on to keep the moisture out
mmmmmm....
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
TSX with TL Switchblade Key Mod
As stated as his video Title.
I keep mine outside, even though it's like 20 degrees outside. I woke up a few nights ago and my neighbors G35coupe (Black) was spraypainted with the words "fuck you" on the sides, which made me really upset. I'm afraid they're going to get my car soon enough or any of my parent's cars. Try to keep it in a garage if you can.
As stated as his video Title.
I keep mine outside, even though it's like 20 degrees outside. I woke up a few nights ago and my neighbors G35coupe (Black) was spraypainted with the words "fuck you" on the sides, which made me really upset. I'm afraid they're going to get my car soon enough or any of my parent's cars. Try to keep it in a garage if you can.
mmmmmm....
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Thank God it's in our garage right now, because it's ICING outside!! No work for me today!! 
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Originally Posted by jwood_06TSX
SOOO lucky, i am currently at work after having to de-ice my car this morning because i still live at home and the parents have the garage
Just happy I didn't have to go anywhere today. It's nasty out there.
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I am paying the extra $100/month for a garage at my apartment.
Just bought a townhome (woohoo!!) with an attached garage. She sits outside when I visit my parents, but it's a nice neighborhood in LA (Lower Alabama) so no worries there.
I have also noted that keeping it garaged helps to keep it clean longer. No condensation at night = no water spots in the afternoon.
Just bought a townhome (woohoo!!) with an attached garage. She sits outside when I visit my parents, but it's a nice neighborhood in LA (Lower Alabama) so no worries there.
I have also noted that keeping it garaged helps to keep it clean longer. No condensation at night = no water spots in the afternoon.
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Ouch, that sucks!! I moved home too, and have what would have been my mom's spot in the garage, but her car's basically the beater, so it stays out in the cold, lol.
Just happy I didn't have to go anywhere today. It's nasty out there.
Just happy I didn't have to go anywhere today. It's nasty out there.
That is a garage situation though
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
I am paying the extra $100/month for a garage at my apartment.
Just bought a townhome (woohoo!!) with an attached garage. She sits outside when I visit my parents, but it's a nice neighborhood in LA (Lower Alabama) so no worries there.
I have also noted that keeping it garaged helps to keep it clean longer. No condensation at night = no water spots in the afternoon.
Just bought a townhome (woohoo!!) with an attached garage. She sits outside when I visit my parents, but it's a nice neighborhood in LA (Lower Alabama) so no worries there.
I have also noted that keeping it garaged helps to keep it clean longer. No condensation at night = no water spots in the afternoon.
side street. we rent an apt in queens. prices for a garage or space are ridiculous. i'm totally paranoid about my car getting hit, scratched, etc...but what can you do?
all this morning i just dreaded the prospect of salt and sand getting all over the driver side of the car b/c it's snowing/sleeting like crazy. it'll need a good washing when it warms up next week.
i really want to buy a house.
all this morning i just dreaded the prospect of salt and sand getting all over the driver side of the car b/c it's snowing/sleeting like crazy. it'll need a good washing when it warms up next week.
i really want to buy a house.
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I have a garage but, sadly, just like the OP we have everything but the car in there. 
We started to clean it out last weekend and hope to have enough of the stuff organized to fit the TSX in by the end of next week. 
In the meantime, and for the last 2 years its been sitting in the driveway.
Our garage? I thought you were single. 
edit: and then I read 2 posts down. LOL
We started to clean it out last weekend and hope to have enough of the stuff organized to fit the TSX in by the end of next week. In the meantime, and for the last 2 years its been sitting in the driveway.
Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Thank God it's in our garage right now, because it's ICING outside!! No work for me today!!
Our garage? I thought you were single. edit: and then I read 2 posts down. LOL
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outside in the apartment parking lot.
so far, i haven't had any problems with vandals *knock on wood* or dents. there are other nice cars in the complex so everyone seems to be careful and kind.
but it is harder to keep clean. i try to park next to the garages so i only have to worry about one car parked next to me.
i wish i could spend $100/month for a garage, but it's just not worth it to me...i'd rather use that money towards retirement or savings.
so far, i haven't had any problems with vandals *knock on wood* or dents. there are other nice cars in the complex so everyone seems to be careful and kind.
but it is harder to keep clean. i try to park next to the garages so i only have to worry about one car parked next to me.
i wish i could spend $100/month for a garage, but it's just not worth it to me...i'd rather use that money towards retirement or savings.
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Originally Posted by jlukja
I have a garage but, sadly, just like the OP we have everything but the car in there. We started to clean it out last weekend and hope to have enough of the stuff organized to fit the TSX in by the end of next week. In the meantime, and for the last 2 years its been sitting in the driveway.
We started to clean it out last weekend and hope to have enough of the stuff organized to fit the TSX in by the end of next week. In the meantime, and for the last 2 years its been sitting in the driveway.
Drives me nuts seeing anything but a car in the garage.
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Our garage? I thought you were single. edit: and then I read 2 posts down. LOL
Living with the 'rents isn't ideal, but it's not terrible, and I should be outta here within a year. It's a hard transition from being on your own to going back home, though, for sure.
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
LOL. Fooled ya for a second. :wink:
Living with the 'rents isn't ideal, but it's not terrible, and I should be outta here within a year. It's a hard transition from being on your own to going back home, though, for sure.
Living with the 'rents isn't ideal, but it's not terrible, and I should be outta here within a year. It's a hard transition from being on your own to going back home, though, for sure.
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Originally Posted by xenonhid
Locked Up, Alarm Armed, Immobilizer in place, LoJack Recovery System armed with Early alert system, and GARAGED, with House alarm armed.
Too many playahaters!
Too many playahaters!
with a dog ready to pounce and bite one in the arse!
