[Frank2]

We plan on two trips a year --- fall for one month and winter for 3 months. Do cars do okay stored in a garage in FL when not in use for long periods?


bogart, renting an auto for those two visits would be a substantial expense.

I've been in the Villages for seven years and do the following: I purchased a used Camry from the Toyota dealer in Leesburg and leave it in my garage while I'm away. I have a neighbor who drives it around the block once every two weeks and that seems to work fine. (you can watch the classified ads in the Daily Sun for used cars )

When I return to Florida via Orlando Airport, I make a reservation at Enterprise auto rental, drive it one way to the Villages and return it at LSL, without drop off charges. I do the same when I leave the Villages.

When purchasing from a used car dealer the customary cautions apply, let the buyer beware. :dontknow:

One other point, you can remove a substantial portion of your insurance cost when the car is garaged also, you can do the same with your auto at home while you're using the one in the Villages.

Good luck.