How many here pay to rent storage space for their cars?

[three4rd]

I'm going to be getting a new car but am still very sentimentally attached to my '95 Riv. There is one of those typical self-storage facilities within a few miles. The largest is 10' x 20' at $175 / month. Very honestly, of course, I'm wondering how often I'd have my wife drive over there so that I can get the Riv out and bring it back home to use for a few days or for however long. The big problem is that I don't have the garage space at home for 3 vehicles without really inconveniencing myself. I have had a local guy who has always been interested in buying the car being that he had one many years ago, so that presents a nice option to sell it to someone I know real well that would take good care of it and also it'd be garaged.

So, I was just wondering if others out there are so committed to their cars as to pursue this storage idea? The facility I'm referring to is strictly for storage - does not allow for any space to work on the car, also I don't think they're climate controlled nor have electricity.

 

[HotZ28]

Most outside storage buildings have loose doors & no complete seals to keep out dust & rodents! Don't wast the money, unless you have more than you will ever need!

 

[ulycyc]

Many of those storage facilities have hidden monthly cost so double check the final price. Also $2400 a year can overcome the actual value of your car pretty fast. I stored a few classic cars over the years and fell into that problem.

 

[G-218672]

Also $2400 a year can overcome the actual value of your car pretty fast. I stored a few classic cars over the years and fell into that problem.

True enough. Given that the local acquaintance interested in the car has offered $3750 a few years ago already - not really that bad a price given the $176k mileage. As far as the storage units, there are no hidden costs. If I had the garage space at home, it'd be a no-brainer to keep it and get classic plates - always sort of wanted to do that.

 

[three4rd]

$2400 a year can overcome the actual value of your car pretty fast.

Yeah for sure, if one looks at it that way. The local guy that wants it made an offer of $3750 three years ago already - probably a decent amount given the $176K miles. Car's also on it's 3rd engine and 2nd transmission, plus tons of other replaced parts over the course of 30 years. The $3750 is a drop in the bucket compared to the $40k+ that I've invested in it (not including the original $33k purchase price! As far as the storage units, there are no hidden costs. Pay by the month.

 

[DrivenDaily]

I did for one car for a couple months while I was packing up and moving to a new place.

Never done it before. Ever.

 

[LARRY70GS]

Invest in one of those car bags, and some desiccant packs. You'll be way ahead of the game that way, providing you have the proper space.

https://www.calcarcover.com/product/evp-extreme-vehicle-protection-360-degree-car-storage-bag/4373?srsltid=AfmBOopVHMgi9A7KLW0xcxCIqls8izJPouAW1UJXqAoiFRX7WW4mJR_f

https://www.calcarcover.com/product/antirust-car-storage-bag/686?srsltid=AfmBOoo5mpNBybTX-DvUCop7m3l1rqkv5RQZ6UIeelUx2uDEv2fxi2nm

 

[three4rd]

Invest in one of those car bags, and some desiccant packs.

As a means of what method of storage, keeping it in the driveway?

 

[LARRY70GS]

As a means of what method of storage, keeping it in the driveway?

Yes, some of them are heavy duty enough for that. Expect to pay for that though. Do some research.