Car locked away for the winter
15 September 2013, 06:33 PM
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Car locked away for the winter
Does anyone else put there scoob away for the winter? I mean, I don't totally take it off the road, I will use it if it is fine and dry. But I certainly don't use it in bad weather. Never have done. Am I alone ? I just havnt got it in me to get the car covered in salt and filthy road grime 
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15 September 2013, 06:52 PM
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When i first had mine over ten years ago i was tempted to lock it away. With everything i had read about how good they were in snow etc. I just had to try it. I understand why your locking it away, but a scoob is a winter car. Its where they perform at there best. Imo ofcourse
15 September 2013, 07:00 PM
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man up its not a ferrari its a jap sh1tbox, i use mine everyday rain,sun,wind snow.........
if you have a rare model like an rar maybe but a run of the mill impreza pointless, its there to drive.
if you have a rare model like an rar maybe but a run of the mill impreza pointless, its there to drive.
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15 September 2013, 07:05 PM
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Mine has never been out in a UK winter, as I've had it since it was imported 10 years ago. Battery disconnected, started and warmed up every 6 weeks and its been fine.
It's still needed slight attention to the drivers side arch, but the passenger side and the sills are some of the best you'll find on a 20 year old classic.
It's only really worth it if you plan on keeping it long term though.
It's still needed slight attention to the drivers side arch, but the passenger side and the sills are some of the best you'll find on a 20 year old classic.
It's only really worth it if you plan on keeping it long term though.
15 September 2013, 07:14 PM
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It was an old '93 WRX that had seen many winters both here and Japan, any damage was done years before I bought it, let alone used it in winter myself.
I can see why people do garage their cars, to some its their pride and joy.
To me it's a car that is there to be driven.
I can see why people do garage their cars, to some its their pride and joy.
To me it's a car that is there to be driven.
15 September 2013, 07:48 PM
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It was an old '93 WRX that had seen many winters both here and Japan, any damage was done years before I bought it, let alone used it in winter myself.
I can see why people do garage their cars, to some its their pride and joy.
To me it's a car that is there to be driven.
I can see why people do garage their cars, to some its their pride and joy.
To me it's a car that is there to be driven.
but if the car has already seen several winters and its a run of the mill model it pretty pointless.
its not like theres a shortage of blob stis...
15 September 2013, 08:01 PM
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No way I brought an Impreza to drive whatever the conditions, I've had cars that I've locked away over winter, but it gets boring as our winter is to long.
And to be honest we are in the UK our spring/summer is just as wet as our winter!
If I lived in Spain I may put my car away for the cold 2-3 months
And to be honest we are in the UK our spring/summer is just as wet as our winter!
If I lived in Spain I may put my car away for the cold 2-3 months
15 September 2013, 09:08 PM
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15 September 2013, 09:09 PM
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Ive just bought a celica gt4 st205 off ebay for £1300 for ragging it over the winter, Great car for the money. No doubt il take the type r out if we get a good pile of snow and the gritters cant get out. I just dont want to drive it in the rain and when theres salt on the road as its mint underneath and i just wana keep it that way.
15 September 2013, 09:12 PM
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These threads always end up the same way.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
15 September 2013, 09:20 PM
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Ideally its good to have your pride and joy mint example of whatever to use in the summer and something enjoyable and 4wd that you can throw the kitchen sink at anytime of the year in any conditions 
15 September 2013, 09:22 PM
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These threads always end up the same way.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
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15 September 2013, 09:41 PM
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These threads always end up the same way.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
On one side, there are people that want to keep their cars looking good and to potentially keep them for decades. It's highly satisfying driving an increasingly rare car in a condition that defies its age.
On the other side are those that only keep them a few years, enjoy them in all conditions and don't care what they look like when they get shot of them.
People use their cars in the manner that they want to. That's their choice. No point trying to argue for either side. Live and let live
It helps of course, if your daily driver is something enjoyable aswell.
You might need a 3rd type of person..... one who uses the car everyday in all weather, but gets weird looks off the neighbours as they out in all weather conditions keeping the car looking clean/good
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15 September 2013, 10:13 PM
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I had my Classic for 6 years, and have had my Newage for 3 years.... both used every day, and I think they look(ed) ok still
You might need a 3rd type of person..... one who uses the car everyday in all weather, but gets weird looks off the neighbours as they out in all weather conditions keeping the car looking clean/good
You might need a 3rd type of person..... one who uses the car everyday in all weather, but gets weird looks off the neighbours as they out in all weather conditions keeping the car looking clean/good
p.s. do I get an insurance reduction from you, since its SORN 6 months of the year?
15 September 2013, 10:30 PM
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Mine is always available over the winter as it is better in the snow than my Scenic. Hope the neighbours are understanding if I change jobs as I will be going out at 6:30 in the morning. 2 years ago I took it off the road over winter as I was not working so did some work on the old girl. If this winter is mild may do the same and get her back upto scratch.