Parking outside...

thesmokingone · 03-27-2008, 07:43 AM

Any of you guys going to get one of these babies even though you rent/do not have covered parking? Im going to have to park outside every night and I feel guilty about it already..

HebbNH · 03-27-2008, 07:47 AM

I know exactly how you feel.

young1er · 03-27-2008, 07:47 AM

outside and parallel on the street. UGH

foxtrot · 03-27-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thesmokingone

Any of you guys going to get one of these babies even though you rent/do not have covered parking? Im going to have to park outside every night and I feel guilty about it already..

I've only got one covered parking spot and the '69 Coronet's going to stay in it. Sadly, everything else lives outdoors for the forseeable future.

spiska01 · 03-27-2008, 07:52 AM

there was a thread with a decent price for a cover...probably the best alternative

NovaBimmer · 03-27-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by spiska01

there was a thread with a decent price for a cover...probably the best alternative

Don't throw a cover on your car unless your car was just washed. That's how you get scratches.

Slow · 03-27-2008, 08:47 AM

I'm moving to a new apt with attached garage just for this guy. Spoiled already.

thesmokingone · 03-27-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by novabimmer

Don't throw a cover on your car unless your car was just washed. That's how you get scratches.

Wow good catch right there. I would have not thought of that untill it was too late!! Thanks!!

edge350 · 03-27-2008, 09:16 AM

Parallel parking on the street. Painful.
I'm actively looking for alternatives (i.e. asking my neighbors if I can rent space, even a driveway at this point).

Papethova · 03-27-2008, 10:07 AM

On the street for me, my garage is full

Tom K. · 03-27-2008, 10:49 AM

As my garage is full, my '99 red E46 has been parked outside for 9 years and still looks great -which I attribute it to Zymol 37% carnauba every 6 months.

Tom

Crowley · 03-27-2008, 10:59 AM

I feel for you .. keep that baby detailed and you will be alright ..

Crowley

bmrgrl · 03-31-2008, 11:51 AM

same here... street parking

however, my old car has been outside for 8 years and it is in great shape and I have some great cars also outside around the block... Audis, Bimmers, Minis... the 1 will be in good company at least

john970 · 03-31-2008, 11:53 AM

Outside for me.

ktdw · 03-31-2008, 04:15 PM

parallel parking on the street for me. I hate it, but that $300+ I save every month will pay for a lot of car washes.

bmrgrl · 04-01-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

parallel parking on the street for me. I hate it, but that $300+ I save every month will pay for a lot of car washes.

this thread is making me feel a lot better... I am in the same boat, $250 a month for parking is such a waste

buckwheat986 · 04-01-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

parallel parking on the street for me. I hate it, but that $300+ I save every month will pay for a lot of car washes.

your going to a car wash...NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

john970 · 04-01-2008, 11:17 AM

What would be a good wax to protect from the elements, especially in the winter. And against bird crap in the summer - leave it sitting on a black car in the summer and you've got problems.

Oregon · 04-01-2008, 12:01 PM

For the next month or so he lives outdoor though covered and beneath a carport, however, the 'back' garage on the alley is being modded to receive the little monster.

Oregon · 04-01-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by spiska01

there was a thread with a decent price for a cover...probably the best alternative

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ight=technalon

As per the previous posts, don't use a cover unless your car is clean, dust will scratch the paint on your pretty little monster.

Troyn · 04-01-2008, 12:23 PM

I rented a dumpster a few weeks ago and cleared out another space...and the wife's Honda is going to be sleeping outside :biggrin:

malves85 · 04-01-2008, 12:45 PM

My car will also be outside under a nice big tree with lots of birds. My car is the car you see on the highway with bird crap from hood to trunk and wonder what is wrong with that guy. I have to wash my car as often as I shave just to keep it somewhat clean. My current car is leased so I could really care less but when I get my new baby there is no way it is getting dirty. Im trying to figure out how to build a car port at the end of the driveway to keep the car nice and safe. Something with a sturdy roof and solid sides but completely open front and back. If I get the car before anything is built then a big blue tarp is hanging between my house and the neighboors house, ghetto style but will keep the bird crap and leaves off the car in the meantime.

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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	As my garage is full, my '99 red E46 has been parked outside for 9 years and still looks great -which I attribute it to Zymol 37% carnauba every 6 months. Tom
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bmrgrl Private 4 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	same here... street parking however, my old car has been outside for 8 years and it is in great shape and I have some great cars also outside around the block... Audis, Bimmers, Minis... the 1 will be in good company at least
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ktdw BMWCCA #401908 54 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	parallel parking on the street for me. I hate it, but that $300+ I save every month will pay for a lot of car washes.
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	What would be a good wax to protect from the elements, especially in the winter. And against bird crap in the summer - leave it sitting on a black car in the summer and you've got problems.
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malves85 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 255 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	My car will also be outside under a nice big tree with lots of birds. My car is the car you see on the highway with bird crap from hood to trunk and wonder what is wrong with that guy. I have to wash my car as often as I shave just to keep it somewhat clean. My current car is leased so I could really care less but when I get my new baby there is no way it is getting dirty. Im trying to figure out how to build a car port at the end of the driveway to keep the car nice and safe. Something with a sturdy roof and solid sides but completely open front and back. If I get the car before anything is built then a big blue tarp is hanging between my house and the neighboors house, ghetto style but will keep the bird crap and leaves off the car in the meantime.
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