I already miss it.

"fourvalleys" (fourvalleys)
12/09/2015 at 16:27 • Filed to: None

It’s not even been three days since I put my Mini into winter storage, and I already miss it.

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that it wasn’t running for the past few weeks. Of course, there was snow and salt on the road and I wouldn’t have driven it anyway, but I took advantage of the few unseasonably warm days we’ve had to get it running again and put it into storage. At least it saved me a month’s worth of storage fees. But I just want to go for one more drive...

Also awesome: The reaction at the shop I’m storing it. “When you said ‘an old Mini’ I thought you meant like 2002 or 2003! We’ll make room for it in the showroom.”

See you in spring, friend.

DISCUSSION (15)

fourvalleys > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 16:28

Disclaimer: That photo is from storage last year. I changed to a new place this year after finding a much better deal. It’s not out in a barn anymore, and the security is much better. Plus, it’s heated!

And it turns out you can store a car at a place offering motorcycle storage, as long as it fits on the freight elevator.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 16:35

What dealer is it at?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 16:46

I apologize in advance.

But I would prefer any other vehicle in that barn.

I’m a jerk today, feel free to ignore me.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 17:04

Visitation rights?

fourvalleys > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/09/2015 at 17:06

Not bothered by that at all - it was by far the least valuable thing in that barn, too! Well, except maybe the early-90s F-250 that a guy spent like $15k to have repainted and then stored for the winter. Interesting.

Also, the coolest stuff isn’t even visible in that picture. Lots of power from a few sleepers lurking in the back (and some that went in after mine).

fourvalleys > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
12/09/2015 at 17:07

Actually, yes! And it’s even close by. They said I could rent time on one of their lifts if I wanted to work on it.

McMike > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 18:55

Kinja'd!!!

Lucky, I have to put mine under the back porch.

desertdog5051 > fourvalleys
12/09/2015 at 22:09

It looks warm and snug.

pip bip - choose Corrour > fourvalleys
12/10/2015 at 08:11

then keep driving it.

fourvalleys > pip bip - choose Corrour
12/10/2015 at 08:55

Ever dealt with British sheet metal? It rusts if you look at it wrong. No chance I’m putting it on the road when there’s salt down.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > fourvalleys
12/10/2015 at 09:13

Haha, the F-250 thing sure is fascinating. 15k for a paint job is expensive. He must love that truck.

fourvalleys > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/10/2015 at 09:25

I will say, it’s a fantastic looking paint job. I can’t say I’d spend it on a truck that probably still isn’t worth that, but it looks showroom-new.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > fourvalleys
12/10/2015 at 09:34

it god damn better be fantastic looking!

Shouldn’t a really nice paint job only be about 4-5k?

pip bip - choose Corrour > fourvalleys
12/11/2015 at 04:58

oh come on it can’t be that bad.

fourvalleys > pip bip - choose Corrour
12/11/2015 at 09:04

It hasn’t been in the rain or snow since I’ve owned it, and it’s been stored in a dry garage every single day and night. A couple of rust spots have still developed. It’s crazy.