no garage.. a good idea?

yolom3 · 04-02-2014, 09:47 PM

m3, new or used...... i don't have a garage

. is this a good idea? do you park your m3 in a garage or no?

Parkanzky · 04-02-2014, 09:53 PM

Where? I wouldn't do it here, but I'd consider it somewhere with more hospitable weather.

Datsik · 04-02-2014, 09:54 PM

It's a car.... I have one and I don't park it in a garage. It's not like the car will blow up if it's outside. As long as you live in a decent neighborhood it's a nonissue.

okusa · 04-02-2014, 10:46 PM

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slicer · 04-02-2014, 10:48 PM

I'm too anal to have a nice car without a garage but obviously it works for some people.

luxbmw · 04-02-2014, 10:50 PM

yolom3 · 04-02-2014, 10:53 PM

do you park your m3 in a garage or no?

s85e90 · 04-02-2014, 11:06 PM

I have a garage but my car sits outside every day. It's 5 years old and looks brand new. I'm just super, super attentive (anal?) about keeping it clean/maintained.

yolom3 · 04-02-2014, 11:12 PM

Thanks for the reply.. I live in downtown ao im afraid of getting keyed thats all

yangin · 04-02-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

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lol

I wouldn't buy one if it were sitting out on the street. Definitely not a new one...

GreatWhite · 04-03-2014, 12:01 AM

this is what happened to me 4 days after I got my E92. get a garage if you can.

///WeissBisBlau · 04-03-2014, 12:34 AM

Man listen, I bought mine without having a garage to put it in first. It's doable/livable. At the end of the day, do what you want. If you want the car--and it's not completely outside your means, then go and get it! Life is short.

Helmsman · 04-03-2014, 03:42 AM

Agree, life is short, if you have the money (and time to maintain the car!) - go for it!

Live down town Stockholm myself. No garage, daily driver i.e. winter too. Crazy careful and love keeping it in shape but it is after all BMW quality built to use.

cheers

kscarrol · 04-03-2014, 06:25 AM

I have had my car almost four years now and the only time it's been in a garage is when I travel and it sits in the airport garage. Keep the car clean and always have a good coat of wax on it and your fine, at least as far as Mother Nature is concerned!

Ultimately your decision will be driven by the neighborhood you live in and whether you have folks who might vandalize the car. Never had my issues in my area but only you can make call.

GOLFFRR · 04-03-2014, 06:36 AM

I wouldn't hold back on getting the car you want just bc you don't have a garage. Just have to wash it a little more often thats all

gatorfast · 04-03-2014, 06:37 AM

Wasnt there just like a 5 page thread on this exact topic a week ago...

1MOREMOD · 04-03-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by slicer

I'm too anal to have a nice car without a garage but obviously it works for some people.

Same here. I would save money to get a house with garage way before getting a car that I would worry about sitting out.

X5-User · 04-03-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Same here. I would save money to get a house with garage way before getting a car that I would worry about sitting out.

Getting a house is $$$$$, getting a car is $$. I wouldn't really get a house just to garage the car lol. A car is a car (depreciating asset)

///M/// · 04-03-2014, 09:33 AM

Am surprised no one suggested renting a garage space downtown? Agreed it is not the best, cheapest option but if it gives him peace of mind, that is certainly a viable option.

Amirsm3 · 04-03-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by okusa

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It's gonna be fine without a garage, OP. Invest in a car cover.

///Mperative · 04-03-2014, 10:34 AM

Is this even a serious question?

1MOREMOD · 04-03-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Palestine

Getting a house is $$$$$, getting a car is $$. I wouldn't really get a house just to garage the car lol. A car is a car (depreciating asset)

Right so before you go buy a 75K car you should be out of your moms basement. Priorities.

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