Storing a car for 2 years

[megapixelmike]

hi used to have this type of thing ...when i had an etype ...its designed to act that the car is driving at 30mph also charges your batt..
costs about 2pence a day to run ..so the car is in a continuous airflow ....brake discs won't go rusty cheers mike
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/carcoon-Type-car-storage-cover-4-25mL-x-2-00mW-x-1-70H-/322522747583?hash=item4b17da92bf:g:fMEAAOSwzqFY~zcK

 

[Anonymous]

'Overseas job for 2 years' and you couldn't get a trip back home in that time?
Come on OP, fess up you're really bein sent down for a bit of porridge aren't you? lol
Say awoight to Rolf Harris for us :lol:

Hahah erm he'd be better driving 10 miles up the road from me to do that buddy
His inside for kiddy fiddling

Wasnt it fill tank so as no room for condensation in tank?
I've heard ref maserati to leave for a long time to pull plugs and fill pistons
I'd disconnect battery if were you
The tyres you can buy a round stand, you jack car into these chocks that are round in shape and keeps the tyre round

 

[BMWZ4MC]

It's a two year minimum term so who knows. Everyone I know who's moved there has stayed because they love it.
Depends on the lifestyle you're after. I'll be traveling all over Asia including 5 days a month in Japan. Singapore is the base.
It's probably more down to how the wife gets on with finding a job and social network she's happy with. Impossible to predict.

It's the uncertainty that driving me towards selling.

PS. How do you find the Westfield? My brother and I shared one years ago, great fun although I did spin in outside a police station once!

If you think you're likely to stay for more than two years, I'd sell. There's little option for importing a car to Singapore economically and it will be much easier to sell it yourself than appointing someone else. I sold my S2000 from Sydney c/o my dad and a couple of potential buyers were put off by the absence of the car's owner.

I've had my Westfield for almost 15 years and I still love driving it. I only use it on the track now as I don't feel safe on the road surrounded by much larger vehicles (such as Fiestas and Corsas!). I'd like a bit more power, ideally a bike-engined or an S2000-engined car, but I seem to spend all my car money on modifying my Zed these days.

 

[ESP]

Lot of good advise here, some that’s key, and some that’s not so.

• From experience, disconnect and REMOVE the battery.

• Ideally remove the wheels, just because itll damage tires over time,
  unless you have some old or spare tires you can store it on.

• Have as little as possible petrol in the tank.

• And just cover it as best as possible.

When you come back it'll need a service / change of fluids.

Simples

 

[tomscott]

I went traveling for just over a year in 2014 and sold mine. Since then they almost doubled in price and trying to find one that is in as good condition, sensible mileage, serviced correctly and in the right spec is difficult.

I would keep it if you can afford to! I sound like a broken record but there isnt much on the road that offers the same level on performance and enjoyment and everything else in the same category has gone up in similar terms. So if you want to trade up you will still need similar increases in money.

The other car that would float my boat is a Gen II 997 but again 50+ for a good low miler.

 

[Marlon]

I'd take the 22k you have been offered, as CJ says although laying a car up for 2 years will keep the mileage low, it probably won't appreciate in value enough to cover your storage costs.

 

[Rob s]

Storing it does seem expensive but i guess you also get full peace of mind.
I have an empty double garage and would happily let you rent half for a lot less than £150 a month but i dare say any arrangement with someone you dont know or trust would be quite hard to figure out.
Willing to try though, if its of any interest drop me a PM.

 

[beanitos]

Appreciate the offer but I've come to the unfortunate conclusion that selling is the best option.

If anyone needs me I'll be crying in the corner :-(

 

[Mike.]

Appreciate the offer but I've come to the unfortunate conclusion that selling is the best option.

If anyone needs me I'll be crying in the corner :-(

If the Z4M Coupe is still available I would be interested, sounds like a good spec from your signature!

 

[beanitos]

If the Z4M Coupe is still available I would be interested, sounds like a good spec from your signature!

Hi Mike

My decision to sell lasted about 3 days. I've decided to keep it, viewing a couple storage options this weekend.

Blue Thunder will rise again!

 

[Mike.]

Hi Mike

My decision to sell lasted about 3 days. I've decided to keep it, viewing a couple storage options this weekend.

Blue Thunder will rise again!

Not to worry, enjoy!

 

[beanitos]

If anyone is interested, I've visited and agreed to store the car in this place:

http://www.jordanscarstorage.com/

The chap who runs it is a gent. Brilliant facility, very secure, and I actually think it's good value considering I'm in the more expensive end of the country. £140pm.

I would say my car will be in bottom 20% in terms of value, some serious cars in there. Mostly London or international people who own multiple luxury/super cars and need to swap around depending on their needs. He will get it MOTd annually and/or start and exercise the car as I wish.

This a heart overruling head situation.