Packed my 308 away today, what about you guys?

Dino246gt · 10-24-2011, 02:49 PM

I put my car into storage today for the Winter. Who else has to pay for off site storage? I've got mine with Jim Higham, 5 years in a row, he's got a pretty good space. Cars are crammed in, but it's clean, heated, has security and is rodent free! Sure was a nice day today though, Oct 24 and still warm and sunny! I miss her already.

wetpet · 10-24-2011, 04:17 PM

just drove mine home in the rain. nice and warm in it's own garage now. hope the winter goes by fast for you.

Barry · 10-24-2011, 11:00 PM

... And I'm here thinking of buying a 308 as winter approaches! I guess my winter won't be as cold as yours though!

212Export · 10-25-2011, 12:49 AM

...I just can't do that....yet...

Killer58 · 10-25-2011, 05:13 AM

I plan to drive mine on Boxing Day and New Years!

wetpet · 10-25-2011, 07:10 AM

i never really put mine away. except for jan and feb, there are usually some good days to drive here and there over the winter. cold is not the issue here. it's more salt, sand and wet.

tazandjan · 10-25-2011, 08:24 AM

Nice thing about Albuquerque, New Mexico and its 5000'+ altitude: it gets cold (-7 F last year), but is usually dry. That means you can drive probably 350 days a year, excepting only the rare heavy thunderstorm and the occasional snow storm. It is so dry here (saw 2% humidity this summer) that snow sublimates before it can melt, leaving very little mess on the roads.

No front license plate either, and sales/excise taxes on a car, new or used, are 3% (less trade-in) with annual fees of ~$50-100.

Granucci · 10-25-2011, 11:05 AM

Drive mine in the rain.

F1fanforlife · 10-25-2011, 11:06 AM

She will be on the road as long as the roads are clear of salt and sand. I lived in Winnipeg for 6 years and had to store one of my cars there so I know how you feel. Hope you have a mild one and it passes quickly.

Boxer · 10-25-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer58

I plan to drive mine on Boxing Day and New Years!

+1, we always have a run on Boxing Day.

tazandjan · 10-25-2011, 02:01 PM

Rik- Rain is one thing, a thunderstorm topping 50,000' and dropping golfball size hail and an inch of rain in 20 minutes is another. Not a good idea for any car. Have seen softball size hail in NM. Great place to be a house roofer in normal years.

Granucci · 10-25-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Rik- Rain is one thing, a thunderstorm topping 50,000' and dropping golfball size hail and an inch of rain in 20 minutes is another. Not a good idea for any car. Have seen softball size hail in NM. Great place to be a house roofer in normal years.

LOL

You haven't met my 456 windows

it's a challenge greater than some typhoons

10-24-2011, 02:49 PM	#1
Dino246gt Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 127	Packed my 308 away today, what about you guys? I put my car into storage today for the Winter. Who else has to pay for off site storage? I've got mine with Jim Higham, 5 years in a row, he's got a pretty good space. Cars are crammed in, but it's clean, heated, has security and is rodent free! Sure was a nice day today though, Oct 24 and still warm and sunny! I miss her already.

10-24-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	just drove mine home in the rain. nice and warm in it's own garage now. hope the winter goes by fast for you. "Half the quotations by famous people you see on the internet are complete bullsht." - Abraham Lincoln Everything you heard is not true Stop* chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,946	... And I'm here thinking of buying a 308 as winter approaches! I guess my winter won't be as cold as yours though! Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: LR Discovery, RR Sport, BMW R1200GS Adv.

10-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,976	...I just can't do that....yet... Present: 365 GTB/4, F50 Past: 250 GTE, 250 PF, 275 GTBsn, 330 GTC, 456GT, 550, 360Stradale, 430Scuderia, F40

10-25-2011, 07:10 AM	#6
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	i never really put mine away. except for jan and feb, there are usually some good days to drive here and there over the winter. cold is not the issue here. it's more salt, sand and wet. "Half the quotations by famous people you see on the internet are complete bullsht." - Abraham Lincoln Everything you heard is not true Stop* chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-25-2011, 05:13 AM	#5
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 2,075 Name: David	I plan to drive mine on Boxing Day and New Years!

10-25-2011, 08:24 AM	#7
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,459 Name: Terry H Phillips	Nice thing about Albuquerque, New Mexico and its 5000'+ altitude: it gets cold (-7 F last year), but is usually dry. That means you can drive probably 350 days a year, excepting only the rare heavy thunderstorm and the occasional snow storm. It is so dry here (saw 2% humidity this summer) that snow sublimates before it can melt, leaving very little mess on the roads. No front license plate either, and sales/excise taxes on a car, new or used, are 3% (less trade-in) with annual fees of ~$50-100. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

10-25-2011, 11:05 AM	#8
Granucci Owner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,909	Drive mine in the rain. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

10-25-2011, 11:06 AM	#9
F1fanforlife Owner Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Ferrari Life Posts: 212 Name: Kevin	She will be on the road as long as the roads are clear of salt and sand. I lived in Winnipeg for 6 years and had to store one of my cars there so I know how you feel. Hope you have a mild one and it passes quickly.

10-25-2011, 02:01 PM	#11
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,459 Name: Terry H Phillips	Rik- Rain is one thing, a thunderstorm topping 50,000' and dropping golfball size hail and an inch of rain in 20 minutes is another. Not a good idea for any car. Have seen softball size hail in NM. Great place to be a house roofer in normal years. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

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