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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Sad day in the midwest

Well Ive had to put away my rx8 for the winter. She's all waxed and polished in the garage covered up, wont get to taste highways, interstates, roads, streets, nothing untill next year. Just the occasional start up and idle every now and then. The ole explorer gets to take glory durring the winter lol. Any one else having some sad days coming having to put away your 8 for awhile? I dont know how im gonna make it!
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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I ran into some financial problems so I actually 'garaged' my 8 for the winter early on October 1st for save money on fuel and insurance.

Ive cheated a couple times though taking it for a quick spin around the block, but I know what you mean. Ive been driving a grand prix with 132K and bad struts
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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ouch that sucks man, another reason to move to the west coast
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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lol yea my explorer has 232k miles on it, but it still looks good and runs great! I was in No ho cali a couple months ago and daytona beach just 3 weeks ago, i know what you mean i would love to move where it never gets snow!!
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Thats what I did last winter!!! Then my stupid *** moved back.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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my 8 will rearly ever see temps lower than 30 :D
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Yea im working on gettin my garage heated, so hopefully she wont get too cold!
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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my snow tires go on in a month.



i really have to watch my driving. as good as they are, they arent ultra high performance tires.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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that sucks.... i would go insane if i had to wait that long.... Florida= rx8 all year long
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Yeah I know what u mean had to garage the 8 last year but now in FL so she's out to play all year!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Eh, I dont mind garaging it for the winter; helps keep the miles off of it since I drive it so damn much.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by risky business
that sucks.... i would go insane if i had to wait that long.... Florida= rx8 all year long

Second that...! Woot Woot!!

I am looking into a beater though... Just to put The Bee to rest for maybee weekend and/or nightly outings...!!
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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My car is always garaged (home office). Though for winter I still like to take her out once in awhile with the snow tires on. I just can't help the desire to drive her once and awhile. Otherwise I utilize my Jeep.

Last edited by altspace; Nov 10, 2008 at 05:35 AM.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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30 degrees and snow in Iowa last week. Had mine detailed and is in the garage covered. I did sneak it out today for an Interstate drive. I can now look forward to 4 months of looking at it on my way to taking the dog out the back yard. woohoo!
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM
i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away.
same here....its getting mid 20's everynight....and my 8 is out on the street
i dunno what im gonna do when the first big snow storm hits....
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM
i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away.
Same here, except I do have a garage....I just can't get in it lol.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyRX-8
Same here, except I do have a garage....I just can't get in it lol.
lol i have a garage but i cant get it in there either, the garage was not meant for a car i dont think, its tiny. like a chill room. so outside its 28˚ out right now, tomorrow is gonna be a long warm up. ha
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Mine is garaged as well. I just bought a 91 plymouth acclaim for 500 bucks! lol...it's ugly, but the heat works!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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Oh yea, forgot to add why waist a chance for perfectly good fun in the snow with an 8? After which she gets a complete cleaning back in the garage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEEpqd6y02U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbhKTLfi__w
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