Car cover: yay or nay?
10-13-2006 | 07:13 PM
#21
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ummm lets see, possibility of car cover creating micro scratches on your paint surface, or several pounds of very abrasive snow on your car sliding off causing scrtaches 10x worse then any car cover could
this is one tough choice...
this is one tough choice...
10-13-2006 | 07:18 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by teknochild
ummm lets see, possibility of car cover creating micro scratches on your paint surface, or several pounds of very abrasive snow on your car sliding off causing scrtaches 10x worse then any car cover could
this is one tough choice...
this is one tough choice...
After 4 years of New York winters, the paintjob on my '94 Integra was trashed. Scattered patches lighter, dulled paint showed the effects of snow/salt damage, and the hood and trunk were peppered with little pock marks. I had to repaint the car.
Now you're talking about a Z... I wouldn't leave that car outdoors in the elements for even a single night. Just make sure no one steals your car cover.
10-14-2006 | 12:23 AM
#24
Originally Posted by rwalton1129
How hard is it to put a car cover on your car solo. It looks to be pretty dificult with it being all snug. I have a cover for my motorcycle and it is a pain in the *** to put on.
10-14-2006 | 12:51 AM
#28
Originally Posted by Cannysage
got mine for $20 at walmart, just to keep the dirt off. Works like a charm.. you may have to get the $40 one to keep the weather out.
Those don't work for crap if it rains or windy out. Invest your $100-$200 and buy the OEM cover. Fits like a glove as seen here and page #1!
10-14-2006 | 02:12 AM
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I'm sorry, I have NEVER needed a cover in any state or country I've lived in.
I am NOW considering buying one for my Z, I guess I just care more about this particular car.
However, with that being said, I will be hard pressed to justify a 200$ purchase on a car cover. I know owners with far more expensive/nicer cars than mine, not using OEM covers w/ the same results.
Not saying that the $20 jobber at Walmart is the right answer, but I don't think the 200$ OEM is the ONLY answer....
I am NOW considering buying one for my Z, I guess I just care more about this particular car.
However, with that being said, I will be hard pressed to justify a 200$ purchase on a car cover. I know owners with far more expensive/nicer cars than mine, not using OEM covers w/ the same results.
Not saying that the $20 jobber at Walmart is the right answer, but I don't think the 200$ OEM is the ONLY answer....
10-14-2006 | 02:14 AM
#31
Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
I'm sorry, I have NEVER needed a cover in any state or country I've lived in.
I am NOW considering buying one for my Z, I guess I just care more about this particular car.
However, with that being said, I will be hard pressed to justify a 200$ purchase on a car cover. I know owners with far more expensive/nicer cars than mine, not using OEM covers w/ the same results.
Not saying that the $20 jobber at Walmart is the right answer, but I don't think the 200$ OEM is the ONLY answer....
I am NOW considering buying one for my Z, I guess I just care more about this particular car.
However, with that being said, I will be hard pressed to justify a 200$ purchase on a car cover. I know owners with far more expensive/nicer cars than mine, not using OEM covers w/ the same results.
Not saying that the $20 jobber at Walmart is the right answer, but I don't think the 200$ OEM is the ONLY answer....
10-14-2006 | 02:22 AM
#33
Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
I am not sure you put A LOT of thought into that before you clicked submit.
I only paid 23K for my Z, should I have paid 30k instead? Just to get the feeling that I got a better car?
I only paid 23K for my Z, should I have paid 30k instead? Just to get the feeling that I got a better car?
The other one, for my wifes Maxima, is a California Car Cover brand, does wonders as well.
Get the Walmart brand, lets just see how it holds up in a rain/snow and wind storm!
Like I said, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
10-14-2006 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Get the Walmart brand, lets just see how it holds up in a rain/snow and wind storm!
Like I said, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
First thing today, I am going to my bank and ask them to tact on another 10K to my car loan so I feel like I got a better car. (your logic, you get what you pay for)
Then I am going to weather.com to check out the forecast here in Florida. If I see snow, I am getting the OEM cover.
10-14-2006 | 02:29 AM
#35
Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
Ok, now your just trying to make up for your orginal post.
First thing today, I am going to my bank and ask them to tact on another 10K to my car loan so I feel like I got a better car. (your logic, you get what you pay for)
Then I am going to weather.com to check out the forecast here in Florida. If I see snow, I am getting the OEM cover.
First thing today, I am going to my bank and ask them to tact on another 10K to my car loan so I feel like I got a better car. (your logic, you get what you pay for)
Then I am going to weather.com to check out the forecast here in Florida. If I see snow, I am getting the OEM cover.
10-14-2006 | 02:43 AM
#37
Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
That's what I thought this would come too.
You should have just deleted your first post....
dee, dee, DEE
You should have just deleted your first post....
dee, dee, DEE
Unsubscribing and putting someone on IGNORE!
10-14-2006 | 05:39 AM
#39
Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
I'm sorry, I have NEVER needed a cover in any state or country I've lived in...
Originally Posted by taurran
I bought a $30 cover off a guy off ebay with good feedback and it works great...
(aside from the occasional 100+ winds from storms with strange names)
10-14-2006 | 07:43 AM
#40
Wolf Car Covers are excellent...I bought the "Noah" with the Block-it Fabric - Breathable, so melted snow doesn't seep onto the car and great sun protection as well. Also, has grommets on both sides for the available security cable and lock, so no one steals it. Less than $200 and very much worth it, IMO.
http://www.global-accessories.com/pr...D=none&ACTION=
http://www.global-accessories.com/pr...D=none&ACTION=
Last edited by NewJerZ; 10-14-2006 at 08:30 AM.