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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Well unfortunately I left lovely California for the cold and ice of the North so I now have to put the car away
First off I don't have a garage, just a car cover, so I guess it will have to be stored outside...poor car. Any recommendations such as putting it on blocks or something?
Also I may keep it out until the first time they use salt on the roads, any recommendations for things I should check out on the car for the freezing temps?
stupid cold weather
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Rent some storage! Here in Oklahoma it might go for 70-100 a month! NO way could I leave mine up there all winter! my $00.02!
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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I know.... I really hate leaving it outside even under a cover in the summer, but a poor broke college student has to do what a poor broke college student has to do....
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Im gonna drive mine every chance i get. Lets pray for a snow free winter. Global warming will eventually destroy us but till then maybe it will mean warmer winters in WI. We can hope right?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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I have some room in my garage if you want! Its not heated. Just need to move some stuff around and it would fit. It can keep mine company through the winter!
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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find someone who has room and store it, you shouldnt have a problem Cheeseheads Rock!
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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Levee the car with family or a friend someone that you can store it with. where are your grandparents?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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Northern Minnesota
I'd like to keep it somewhat local ~ SW WI, Platteville....

Last edited by Cartman98; Nov 16, 2007 at 03:39 AM. Reason: can't spell northern
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U keep it outside, be prepared for our little "miceys" finding a new home!!!
Throw a mess of dryer sheets in engine bay and interior to help ward them off. This works great!!
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Originally Posted by Cartman98
Northern Minnesota
I'd like to keep it somewhat local ~ SW WI, Platteville....
Hey Neighbor
I am in Dickeyville and might be able to find some place local for you. Let me know if I can help
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Whether you store it inside our out..
Rad and washer fluid need to be good to -40 degrees
Make sure !
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