Inexpensive Long Term Car Storage?

[uofipilot]

Going to be moving out of the country for three years starting July 1 through June 2021. I'm selling both my daily drivers, but would rather not sell my other two cars, as I'm a little attached to them (1990 Mark VII and a 2003 Cobra). Looking for cheap storage in the north or northwest burbs. I'm out in the Barrington area, so something out that way (or further out in the sticks) is what I'm looking for. Heated would be nice (doesn't need to be in the 70s, but would rather it not be just a barn).

Please let me know if you know of cheap storage facilities, friends that have outbuildings that have some extra space, whatever.

I'd rather not sell these cars, but also don't want to pay a few grand/year. If I have to do that, I'd probably just sell them, save the extra cash, and buy something cooler when I get back.

Thanks.

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[dom418]

I’d personally sell them. It’s not good to have them sit for years. I get the attachment but the cars aren’t rare. You’ll probably spend $1000 to $1500 per car per year for storage. That’s almost $9k in fees over three years

 

[The Beast]

even at $50 each car a month that's $3600 in 3 years u might want to sell them even though the TERMINATOR will appreciate in value.

 

[Yaj Yak]

[MENTION=7589]uofipilot[/MENTION] look in the boonie's for storage options.

my boat is in a 36'? long 12' wide 12' tall space for $40 a month.... but that's in kentucky.

but you could likely fit two cars in their creatively i'd think... and then that's only $480 a year.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

[MENTION=7934]dom418[/MENTION], where are you getting heated storage for $85-$125 a month? I need a bunch of spaces haha


If you are not attached to the cars selling and buying something when you get back is probably going to end up making the most sense.

 

[uofipilot]

Yeah, I certainly get that...$3600 over 3 years I'd maybe be ok with, but $9k, not gonna happen. The Lincoln is a 1990 that has 21k miles on it and was the last thing my grandpa bought before he died in late 89 when I was 4 years old, so that one is very rare in my mind. It pretty much just sits anyway, so another 3 years isn't going to ruin it. The money I'd get selling it won't be all that much because nobody wants a 28 year old Lincoln, so I'd rather not sell that one. The Cobra will likely go up for sale, if anyone is looking for a pristine 03 with 25k miles.

Anyway, still hoping I can find someone with a garage / shop / outbuilding / hanger with some extra space.

 

[uofipilot]

[MENTION=7589]uofipilot[/MENTION] look in the boonie's for storage options.

my boat is in a 36'? long 12' wide 12' tall space for $40 a month.... but that's in kentucky.

but you could likely fit two cars in their creatively i'd think... and then that's only $480 a year.

My in-laws live in nowhere Tennessee and store a bunch of shit down there (boat, camper, and some other stuff) for next to nothing. Considered getting the cars down there. Might be a bit of a hassle to get them there, but worth it if I can find something like that.

Thanks -

 

[Yaj Yak]

My in-laws live in nowhere Tennessee and store a bunch of shit down there (boat, camper, and some other stuff) for next to nothing. Considered getting the cars down there. Might be a bit of a hassle to get them there, but worth it if I can find something like that.

Thanks -

i mean if it's a once down thing and back in a few years it'd be worth it.

put an ad on Uship and see what happens, i bet it could be done really cheap.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

You'd sell a mint 25k mile cobra rather than driving it to TN and letting it sit? NFW!

Get a friend, road trip them down there, party in nashville for a couple nights, drop the cars off and fly back.

IMO in 10 years you'll regret selling a low mile cobra just because you didn't want to drive 7 hours or pay a little money in storage.

 

[uofipilot]

You'd sell a mint 25k mile cobra rather than driving it to TN and letting it sit? NFW!

Get a friend, road trip them down there, party in nashville for a couple nights, drop the cars off and fly back.

IMO in 10 years you'll regret selling a low mile cobra just because you didn't want to drive 7 hours or pay a little money in storage.

Totally agree, unless I get a GT500 or something like that when I get back. I was sad when I sold my 97 Cobra for about 2 weeks till I bought the 03. The sadness went away really quick. I think the same thing would happen if I got a GT500.

Still looking to keep the 03 though. I love it and I know it hasn't been ragged out.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Sell the Cobra
[MENTION=4923]The Beast[/MENTION]

 

[The Beast]

pm sent

 

[The Beast]

Sell the Cobra
[MENTION=4923]The Beast[/MENTION]

wtf I already have 3 terminators

 

[bimmer4life]

wtf I already have 3 terminators

3?

 

[VenomousDSG]

Free of charge car storage and maintenance for 1000 mile a year use on Cobra? :naughty:

 

[The Beast]

wtf I already have 3 terminators

its like my 401k

 

[1quick]

I don’t know if any are available where my boats at but it’s in Morris, I can get you the number if you want, mine is 30x10 and if paid in full for the year it’s 1200 bucks

 

[boostedguy05]

[MENTION=7934]dom418[/MENTION] you still looking for a cobra?

 

[Pressure Ratio]

There are a bunch of places down that way. I used to store my 83 Capri down in Morris every winter. But watch out where you store it. I know several people who had mice problems as they kept them in barns and open buildings on farms. Something to keep in mind.

 

[dom418]

[MENTION=7934]dom418[/MENTION] you still looking for a cobra?

I am still looking for a SB Coupe with under 15,000 miles

BUT I just picked up a Competition Orange Coupe with 8000 miles. It should be delivered early April.

Plan is to add a Sonic Blue to the CO. I am crazy like that.

 

[Kaeghl]

My in-laws live in nowhere Tennessee and store a bunch of shit down there (boat, camper, and some other stuff) for next to nothing. Considered getting the cars down there. Might be a bit of a hassle to get them there, but worth it if I can find something like that.

Thanks -

I have family in TN as well, plenty of long term storage and the weather isn't nuts. i can call around if you like