Serious Question Regarding Parking Space
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Serious Question Regarding Parking Space
A person could have worse troubles in life. I certainly realize that. With that said, here is my problem. My loving wife has granted me permission to buy another Corvette. Her words were, “I really think you should buy it”. I have my eye on a C3, but we don’t have garage space for another car. Currently we have a two car garage. My (our) C6 and her Jeep are in the garage. Our 41 year old Z/28, that’s been in my family since it was new, is kept in a nearby storage unit and driven once a month or more to keep it running well. (This unit is totally shaded by mature oaks which keeps the inside cool even in the Texas heat). My stepson’s car is parked in the driveway (or street) and he’s rarely home except at night. So, we have room in the driveway, but I hate to park outside in the elements especially in the summer when the temperature tops 100 degrees F all summer long and thunderstorms (with hail) roll thru on occasion.
Car and Driver released a list recently of the top things to do to keep your cars in top shape. Routine maintenance including regular oil changes, regular cleaning and washing, and parking indoors were the top three! I’m a firm believer in all three of those.
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Note: kicking her Jeep out of the garage is not an option. Doubling our monthly storage bill is not practical. I’ve heard of websites where people lease out their unused garage spaces but I haven’t seen this in our part of Texas. We already have car covers. I use one indoors on the C6 and the Z/28 is covered while in the storage unit. Maybe we could have a carport built? Has anyone here used a “car umbrella”? That is a real thing. Would a top-of-the-line cover be good enough to protect the car from the elements in the driveway? For what it’s worth, our driveway is 1/2 tree covered and shaded about 50% of the day. Like I said, as far as problems go, it could be worse. I’d love to ad a C3 to the stable, but the barn isn’t big enough!
What would you do ?
Car and Driver released a list recently of the top things to do to keep your cars in top shape. Routine maintenance including regular oil changes, regular cleaning and washing, and parking indoors were the top three! I’m a firm believer in all three of those.
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Note: kicking her Jeep out of the garage is not an option. Doubling our monthly storage bill is not practical. I’ve heard of websites where people lease out their unused garage spaces but I haven’t seen this in our part of Texas. We already have car covers. I use one indoors on the C6 and the Z/28 is covered while in the storage unit. Maybe we could have a carport built? Has anyone here used a “car umbrella”? That is a real thing. Would a top-of-the-line cover be good enough to protect the car from the elements in the driveway? For what it’s worth, our driveway is 1/2 tree covered and shaded about 50% of the day. Like I said, as far as problems go, it could be worse. I’d love to ad a C3 to the stable, but the barn isn’t big enough!
What would you do ?
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Metal carport.
https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/carports
I've got one. Used it for each of my C6s. Now using it for my 2018 Equinox.
Note, link provided just so you can get an idea what they look like. I bought mine locally.
Really comes in handy for the rare, but deadly hailstorms.
https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/carports
I've got one. Used it for each of my C6s. Now using it for my 2018 Equinox.
Note, link provided just so you can get an idea what they look like. I bought mine locally.
Really comes in handy for the rare, but deadly hailstorms.
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Oh puleeezzzeeee!
It's so obvious...
You get the 2nd Vette... and you both get the new house with the multi-space (e.g, 4-6) garage/shop!
I know you said... "serious" -- but it's almost Friday... couldn't help it!
You get the 2nd Vette... and you both get the new house with the multi-space (e.g, 4-6) garage/shop!
I know you said... "serious" -- but it's almost Friday... couldn't help it!
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Jstan2014 (05-10-2018)
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Metal carport.
https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/carports
I've got one. Used it for each of my C6s. Now using it for my 2018 Equinox.
Note, link provided just so you can get an idea what they look like. I bought mine locally.
Really comes in handy for the rare, but deadly hailstorms.
https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/carports
I've got one. Used it for each of my C6s. Now using it for my 2018 Equinox.
Note, link provided just so you can get an idea what they look like. I bought mine locally.
Really comes in handy for the rare, but deadly hailstorms.
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Buy the c3, put the c6 outside, bitch and moan until she lets you keep the jeep outside. That's your best option unless you want to take your manhood back and TELL HER you'e buying a c3 and putting the vetted in the garage. Please note, I'm not married, so take my advice with that in mind. But my two vettes are in the garage and my girlfriends car stays outside with my truck.
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Buy the c3, put the c6 outside, bitch and moan until she lets you keep the jeep outside. That's your best option unless you want to take your manhood back and TELL HER you'e buying a c3 and putting the vetted in the garage. Please note, I'm not married, so take my advice with that in mind. But my two vettes are in the garage and my girlfriends car stays outside with my truck.
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Burning Brakes
I have an option, same thing I did with my two car garage, buy a four post lift!!! Easy setup and cheap, now you have a three car garage!!
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Seriously?
It sounds like you have achieved a good place in life but have lost perspective of things.
Take a trip with the lovely wife to a less fortunate place in this world to put things back into perspective.
Come back and keep what you have and appreciate all that you have accomplished more.
It sounds like you have achieved a good place in life but have lost perspective of things.
Take a trip with the lovely wife to a less fortunate place in this world to put things back into perspective.
Come back and keep what you have and appreciate all that you have accomplished more.
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You just answered your own question. Obviously the El Camino should not stay outside, so you definately need to build a bigger garage.
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Seriously?
It sounds like you have achieved a good place in life but have lost perspective of things.
Take a trip with the lovely wife to a less fortunate place in this world to put things back into perspective.
Come back and keep what you have and appreciate all that you have accomplished more.
It sounds like you have achieved a good place in life but have lost perspective of things.
Take a trip with the lovely wife to a less fortunate place in this world to put things back into perspective.
Come back and keep what you have and appreciate all that you have accomplished more.
As I stated in post #1, I realize that people have problems more serious than I. Asking for suggestions regarding a parking situation clearly is not a serious problem. As far as having lost perspective of things, I certainly have not. I was attacked in 1991 at work by a man high on drugs laced with embalming fluid. They called it “smoking wet” at the time. I suffered a spinal cord injury along with two torn discs and three herniated discs in my lower back. I’ve had multiple surgeries including a double lumbar fusion, spinal decompressions, discectomies, epidural injections and other procedures to help repair the damage and ease the pain. My back still hurts every day of the week, yet I have not lost perspective, and I realize that it could be worse. One neurosurgeon commented that I was lucky not to be confined to a wheelchair in light of the spinal cord compression injury that I had. I continued to work and was able to retire 21 years later.
I’ve travelled to numerous countries and witnessed first hand the poverty and unthinkable conditions that millions of people live in around the world. I appreciate all that I have been able to achieve in life and I take none of it for granted. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2016. Though not the deadliest of all cancers, deadly if not caught early and properly treated. I stopped counting the numerous biopsies, shavings, and surgical procedures I’ve had after fifty. I know it could be worse. I could be dead today. I haven’t lost perspective. I’ve gained a much better perspective of life in general. I realize that things could always be worse and that I’m still alive today. I fought back against a man who I have no doubt would’ve killed me if I let him, and I’m still fighting today. Please don’t misunderstand me. I realize that deciding whether I should buy another Corvette or not because I’m not sure where I’d park it is a wonderful problem to have. I think your intentions were good, but I assure you I have a very clear perspective of life and a true appreciation for it.
Best Regards,
Joe
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Burning Brakes
Yes, seriously.
As I stated in post #1, I realize that people have problems more serious than I. Asking for suggestions regarding a parking situation clearly is not a serious problem. As far as having lost perspective of things, I certainly have not. I was attacked in 1991 at work by a man high on drugs laced with embalming fluid. They called it “smoking wet” at the time. I suffered a spinal chord injury along with two torn discs and three herniated discs in my lower back. I’ve had multiple surgeries including a double lumbar fusion, spinal decompressions, discectomies, epidural injections and other procedures to help repair the damage and ease the pain. My back still hurts every day of the week, yet I have not lost perspective, and I realize that it could be worse. One neurosurgeon commented that I was lucky not to be confined to a wheelchair in light of the spinal chord compression injury that I had. I continued to work and was able to retire 21 years later.
I’ve travelled to numerous countries and witnessed first hand the poverty and unthinkable conditions that millions of people live in around the world. I appreciate all that I have been able to achieve in life and I take non of it for granted. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2016. Though not the deadliest of all cancers, deadly if not caught early and properly treated. I stopped counting the numerous biopsies, shavings, and surgical procedures I’ve had after fifty. I know it could be worse. I could be dead today. I haven’t lost perspective. I’ve gained a much better perspective of life in general. I realize that things could always be worse and that I’m still alive today. I fought back against a man who I have no doubt would’ve killed me if I let him, and I’m still fighting today. Please don’t misunderstand me. I realize that deciding whether I should buy another Corvette or not because I’m not sure where I’d park it is a wonderful problem to have. I think your intentions were good, but I assure you I have a very clear perspective of life and a true appreciation for it.
Best Regards,
Joe
As I stated in post #1, I realize that people have problems more serious than I. Asking for suggestions regarding a parking situation clearly is not a serious problem. As far as having lost perspective of things, I certainly have not. I was attacked in 1991 at work by a man high on drugs laced with embalming fluid. They called it “smoking wet” at the time. I suffered a spinal chord injury along with two torn discs and three herniated discs in my lower back. I’ve had multiple surgeries including a double lumbar fusion, spinal decompressions, discectomies, epidural injections and other procedures to help repair the damage and ease the pain. My back still hurts every day of the week, yet I have not lost perspective, and I realize that it could be worse. One neurosurgeon commented that I was lucky not to be confined to a wheelchair in light of the spinal chord compression injury that I had. I continued to work and was able to retire 21 years later.
I’ve travelled to numerous countries and witnessed first hand the poverty and unthinkable conditions that millions of people live in around the world. I appreciate all that I have been able to achieve in life and I take non of it for granted. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2016. Though not the deadliest of all cancers, deadly if not caught early and properly treated. I stopped counting the numerous biopsies, shavings, and surgical procedures I’ve had after fifty. I know it could be worse. I could be dead today. I haven’t lost perspective. I’ve gained a much better perspective of life in general. I realize that things could always be worse and that I’m still alive today. I fought back against a man who I have no doubt would’ve killed me if I let him, and I’m still fighting today. Please don’t misunderstand me. I realize that deciding whether I should buy another Corvette or not because I’m not sure where I’d park it is a wonderful problem to have. I think your intentions were good, but I assure you I have a very clear perspective of life and a true appreciation for it.
Best Regards,
Joe
I stand corrected. You sir are absolutely right. I'm just so use to people being clueless about things and making issues out of the smallest things with no appreciation of what they have. No I'll will was meant.
I appreciate the small glimpse into your life.
As for parking do two of the suggestions above. Get 1 4 post lift and a car port. The Mrs. can decide if she wants her Jeep or El Camino i'n the car port. If the barn can be modified to fit 2of the cars then do that instead of a car port and lift.
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I have the 4 post lift and it created a 7th spot in my 6 car garage, so good suggestion IF you have the ceiling space. I have 12' ceilings and any lower, I don't think it'll work unless you have a vert on or under the lift.
Another suggestion - If you have any single or retired person(s) in your neighborhood and they only have one car, consider offering to rent the other space. It puts your car right in the neighborhood and might be reasonable in terms of cost. If I were that person, I'd consider renting an extra space I had.
Another suggestion - If you have any single or retired person(s) in your neighborhood and they only have one car, consider offering to rent the other space. It puts your car right in the neighborhood and might be reasonable in terms of cost. If I were that person, I'd consider renting an extra space I had.
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I have the 4 post lift and it created a 7th spot in my 6 car garage, so good suggestion IF you have the ceiling space. I have 12' ceilings and any lower, I don't think it'll work unless you have a vert on or under the lift.
Another suggestion - If you have any single or retired person(s) in your neighborhood and they only have one car, consider offering to rent the other space. It puts your car right in the neighborhood and might be reasonable in terms of cost. If I were that person, I'd consider renting an extra space I had.
Another suggestion - If you have any single or retired person(s) in your neighborhood and they only have one car, consider offering to rent the other space. It puts your car right in the neighborhood and might be reasonable in terms of cost. If I were that person, I'd consider renting an extra space I had.
Don’t by any means let anyone put a guilt trip on you for your successes. Consider how many people you fed, families you housed and kept safe in your rise to be a successful person. Congratulations!
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