Where do YOU stick YOURS? (The car(!)..)

CarloS3 · Sep 25, 2016

Soo, as some of you guys know, I took delivery of my S3 yesterday and have been umming and aaring where to park her overnight. The drive? the garage? The road (luckily I don't have to consider this but am sure some people must have to)?

My preference was to put it in the garage and so, before I took delivery of my car I compared it to a car that I could fit in it - all was fine... But, Day 2 of S3 ownership, I can get the car in, but I can't get out of it... Fun times! (no beer belly either!)

Long story short, I may have climbed out the boot and onto a stepladder (to avoid damage to the bumper).... Believe it or not this is the lesser of two evils as there's always lots of brats kicking balls in directions they don't have control over in my street, as well as strong winds and lots of trees. A lot of faff but think long term it'll be better for the condition of the car.

Looked into it a bit and apparently 75% of people in the UK can't fit their car in their garage even if they wanted to which got me wondering... where do you guys park your pride and joy!?

AllanG · Sep 25, 2016

Not telling, 'cos you may come and nick it!!

paradigital · Sep 25, 2016

It's going on the drive, insurance in the garage costs more.

Secondly, I like my workbench/man cave.

RichardT · Sep 25, 2016

paradigital said:
It's going on the drive, insurance in the garage costs more.

I've heard that - why is it?

Gordo77 · Sep 25, 2016

Mine will be on the driveway, which is fortunately about 50 feet away from the road, and not visible from the road.

I will also keep the key fob hanging around the neck of my Rottweiler... puppy

Simon L · Sep 25, 2016

On the drive...................so I can be the envy of the neighbourhood!! lol

CarloS3 · Sep 25, 2016

Simon L said:
On the drive...................so I can be the envy of the neighbourhood!! lol

That would be my preferred choice too if i didn't have wanna be David Beckhams in my street as well as being an obsessive compulsive detailer lol

GSB · Sep 25, 2016

On the drive usually, or if it's just been cleaned and it looks like it's going to rain, the garage.

However, the OP with that narrow garage needs to get himself a parkino;

Jassyo06 · Sep 25, 2016

Carlos....the name reminds me of my Miami Vice Days...lol...Driveway for me mate no Gaaraage...but my Mrs parks er old 63 plate Fiesta....in lastly...as my car has had 2attempts...of theft in the past 3 years.....

Jassyo06 · Sep 25, 2016

GSB said:
On the drive usually, or if it's just been cleaned and it looks like it's going to rain, the garage.

However, the OP with that narrow garage needs to get himself a parkino;

You do my head in you do...lol who could afford a R8....Living in a semi Det......lol

Satory · Sep 25, 2016

In the attached garage. It's extremely secure in there and, even if someone figured out the security system, there's another car parked on the driveway so the S3 couldn't be removed anyway; it'd be easier to steal the house. Tbh though, it isn't really security that makes the S3 an indoor car so much as keeping it clean. It's in showroom condition at all times (gets cleaned before and after every drive) so I don't want to deal with all the crap that would land on it if was kept outdoors.

Jassyo06 · Sep 25, 2016

Satory said:
In the attached garage. It's extremely secure in there and, even if someone figured out the security system, there's another car parked on the driveway so the S3 couldn't be removed anyway; it'd be easier to steal the house. Tbh though, it isn't really security that makes the S3 an indoor car so much as keeping it clean. It's in showroom condition at all times (gets cleaned before and after every drive) so I don't want to deal with all the **** that would land on it if was kept outdoors.

Bit ANAL....lol

GSB · Sep 25, 2016

jassyo06 said:
You do my head in you do...lol who could afford a R8....Living in a semi Det......lol

£30k will secure you a leggy R8 these days, and a half decent one could be had for new well optioned S3 money. The depreciation will be far easier to swallow as well....

So, to answer the question, most of us could. Even me, and I live in a terraced house. Of course it's in London, so if I ever wanted to move out of the big city I'm told by estate agents I could swap it for something a bit bigger, like Aberdeen... ;-)

Satory · Sep 25, 2016

jassyo06 said:
Bit ANAL....lol

That depends. I enjoy driving away every time in a car that looks better than it did in the showroom.

Lenny d · Sep 25, 2016

jassyo06 said:
You do my head in you do...lol who could afford a R8....Living in a semi Det......lol

I could Jassy. But got better sense. Lol.

Karen O' · Sep 25, 2016

Mine is on my driveway that i got especially laid for my Audi and behind my wrought iron fence and double gate which also got installed especially for the car lol

Daveotto · Sep 25, 2016

On the driveway. It would fit in the garage quiet easily and I could get out easily but we have lived in the house for nearly 18 years and a car had never been in there

paradigital · Sep 25, 2016

RichardT said:
I've heard that - why is it?

Many reasons really, risk of crashing it on the way into/out of the garage, risk of damage from things falling on it, the fire risk is increased, etc...

jungle650 · Sep 25, 2016

Common problem...modern cars are so much bigger than the 1960's dimensions of UK single garages! ... thats also why so many are used as dumping grounds rather than for cars!..

The current cars continue to grow in size yet garages dont... crazy... for example the Ford Focus is significantly larger than the family MK1 Escort and the current VW Mk 8 Golf is massive in comparison to the MK1 Golf. ( Infact the current Polo is larger than the MK1 Golf)

Your solution...

No more nail ( or equiv grippy glue) some old carpet to the side of the garage and the back wall. That will help protect against minor knocks to the front and doors. Hang a string with a plastic golf practice ball from one of the beams at the exact distance that the ball touches the windscreen and your car is safely inside the garage but the front of the car is not touching the back wall. You also make sure the ball is hung in line with the driver so you know exactly how far over you can safely drive to one side ( therefore ensuring u have space to exit car from the doors - not boot ! )

This cuts a lot of the guess work out and helps you to best position the car in the garage everytime

Hey presto!

Good luck..
Jungle

CarloS3 · Sep 25, 2016

GSB said:
On the drive usually, or if it's just been cleaned and it looks like it's going to rain, the garage.

However, the OP with that narrow garage needs to get himself a parkino;

Definitely an interesting proposition! Hard to find much about it though i.e. pricing/owner reviews. May have to give them a bell

GSB · Sep 25, 2016

Only yesterday I was saying what a nice forum this is... I guess there's always one though.

Gordo77 · Sep 25, 2016

GSB said:
Only yesterday I was saying what a nice forum this is... I guess there's always one though.

When people resort to personal insults, they've usually already lost the argument or their credibility!

Daveotto · Sep 25, 2016

Satory said:
You seem to be obsessed with people who can afford an R8. This is at least the third thread I have seen you comment on this.

You pathetic sad loser.

May a large flying creature deposit a huge load of poo on your bonnet the next time it leaves its sheltered and fortified abode

pburv · Sep 25, 2016

Satory said:
You seem to be obsessed with people who can afford an R8. This is at least the third thread I have seen you comment on this.

****.

Jeeeez! That's a bit uncalled for......

glospete · Sep 25, 2016

jassyo06 said:
You do my head in you do...lol who could afford a R8....Living in a semi Det......lol

No you're looking at it the wrong way - it's because he's got an R8 that he can only afford a semi-detached house!

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pburv · Sep 25, 2016

glospete said:
No you're looking at it the wrong way - it's because he's got an R8 that he can only afford a semi-detached house!

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How does that work? I live in a semi and don't even have a garage.....I haven't got an R8.... :concern:

.......lol

CarloS3 · Sep 25, 2016

pburv said:
How does that work? I live in a semi and don't even have a garage.....I haven't got an R8...........lol

Sounds like you've been conned mate...

glospete · Sep 25, 2016

pburv said:
How does that work? I live in a semi and don't even have a garage.....I haven't got an R8...........lol

Yeah I see your point. Philosophy was never my strong point .....

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pburv · Sep 25, 2016

CarloS3 said:
Sounds like you've been conned mate...

Will have a word with the estate agent....To be fair I don't think the R8 was around back in 99...lol

glospete · Sep 25, 2016

pburv said:
Will have a word with the estate agent....To be fair I don't think the R8 was around back in 99...lol

No I'm sure it wasn't in 1899.

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pburv · Sep 25, 2016

glospete said:
No I'm sure it wasn't in 1899.

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Ha ****** ha......lol

SpeedyFrog · Sep 25, 2016

Satory said:
You seem to be obsessed with people who can afford an R8. This is at least the third thread I have seen you comment on this.

Butthurt?

Gordo77 · Sep 25, 2016

Hang on a minute people, let's just back up the bus... @CarloS3 said in his first post that he drove the car into the garage, then climbed into the back seat, folded the seat down, climbed into the boot, then climbed out the car and onto a ladder!

Anyone else think we *need* to see a video of this?

CarloS3 · Sep 25, 2016

Gordo77 said:
Hang on a minute people, let's just back up the bus... @CarloS3 said in his first post that he drove the car into the garage, then climbed into the back seat, folded the seat down, climbed into the boot, then climbed out the car and onto a ladder!

Anyone else think we *need* to see a video of this?

Expected a bigger p1ss take about that but that detail seemed to go under the radar hahaha.

P.S. The (step)ladder is definitely non negotiable, I wasn't blessed with long legs unfortunately.

pburv · Sep 25, 2016

Gordo77 said:
Hang on a minute people, let's just back up the bus... @CarloS3 said in his first post that he drove the car into the garage, then climbed into the back seat, folded the seat down, climbed into the boot, then climbed out the car and onto a ladder!

Anyone else think we *need* to see a video of this?

I couldn't help laughing when I first read the post...Sorry @CarloS3 .....
But as Gordo has said a vid would be interesting....Sorry again mate.... :friends:

SpeedyFrog · Sep 25, 2016

Mine will brave the elements, the birds, the bad drivers and the loneliness of being parked in the street. It'll be dirty more often than not, It'll be parked between wheely bins and a 51 Toyota grazing its rear bumper. It'll give me turbo rattles in the morning for not caring enough but such is life :-(

SpeedyFrog · Sep 25, 2016

CarloS3 said:
Expected a bigger **** take about that but that detail seemed to go under the radar hahaha.

P.S. The (step)ladder is definitely non negotiable, I wasn't blessed with long legs unfortunately.

To be fair my eyes were laughing but my brain was not the least surprised!
I think it's due to reading this forum for the last 6 months! Oh dear lol

pburv · Sep 25, 2016

Karen O' said:
Mine is on my driveway that i got especially laid for my Audi and behind my wrought iron fence and double gate which also got installed especially for the car lol

I can just picture them now>>>>>lol

Gordo77 · Sep 25, 2016

CarloS3 said:
Expected a bigger **** take about that but that detail seemed to go under the radar hahaha.

P.S. The (step)ladder is definitely non negotiable, I wasn't blessed with long legs unfortunately.

And have you climbed back in the boot and done everything in reverse order to get the car back out the garage!?

Scottyg · Sep 25, 2016

pburv said:
Jeeeez! That's a bit uncalled for......

Post deleted. I know @jassyo06 can be, well Jassy (sorry buddy

) but totally unacceptable.

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