[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by hawthorg

My wife and I have our lifestyle visit starting his week. We noticed most houses have only a 2-car garage. We have several cars, including a corvette, SUV, truck, and commuter sedan. We use them all. So how do we move to TV and not have to buy a 5-car garage (I don't think those even exist)? Did everyone downsize all of their cars, too, in order to move into TV? Or are there some alternatives to reasonably priced storage or extra parking areas? Any good suggestions are appreciated.

There are quite a few 3 car garages, even one in our courtyard villa neighborhood, you just have to look. Also you might find a corner lot where a garage could be added on, there is one of those happening in Marsh Bend currently.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

I hope not, when did the shine wear off for you and do you have plans to go back to your old life?

I wonder what the rate of people rethinking their decision is and how many stay versus going back home. My wife and I have discussed that possibility and we don't think we'd go back. If we changed our mind I think we would likely go on a different adventure.

Not sure if the poster was talking about you letting your car collection go (my guess)....or TV in general. He can clarify

As far as your question, I’ve followed a lot of your posts and you and your family seem to be making well thought out decisions. It’s not easy, I’m sure, to pack up and leave behind everything you’ve known....to go somewhere else, less known to you...lock, stock and barrel. I’m in the younger demo here, still work, have family/friends up north and still love my life there. Many, not all, choose to split time between both residences. It’s not feasible for some but it’s really the best of both worlds for others. I’ve always enjoyed summers in NH and ME on the lakes and just having that contrast is very important to me and my family. It’s an ongoing topic on this forum. A very personal decision and as long as you stay happy and healthy...whatever your decisions going forward, I for one am rooting for you LeRoy!

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

I'm in the same sort of boat, we have a car here and multiple cars, toys and projects up north. We are going to make the transition soon and letting go of all my junk is difficult. I did it once before when I moved from the Midwest to Dallas, they suffer the same dinky garsyndrome there. It stinks at first but after ripping off the bandage its kind of liberating. Now I'm trying to figure out what kind of fun project car I can squeeze in a 2 car garage beside my pickup and golf cart.

88 Fiero formula?

[Minigirl]

Originally Posted by hawthorg

My wife and I have our lifestyle visit starting his week. We noticed most houses have only a 2-car garage. We have several cars, including a corvette, SUV, truck, and commuter sedan. We use them all. So how do we move to TV and not have to buy a 5-car garage (I don't think those even exist)? Did everyone downsize all of their cars, too, in order to move into TV? Or are there some alternatives to reasonably priced storage or extra parking areas? Any good suggestions are appreciated.

I think it would depend on your planned lifestyle once you move to TV. We bought a two car plus golf cart garage home. We too had multiple vehicles that we drove regularly. For our move, we sold two vehicles and came here with two. We purchased two golf carts after we moved. We are finding that having two cars and two carts is plenty. Plus keeping them in the garage saves them from the Florida sun. We find ourselves driving our carts more than our cars. Most things we need to get to are accessible by cart. I’m sure there is a Corvette club in the villages that you could join. We drive Mini Coopers and quickly found a Villages Mini Club. Good luck with your choices.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

88 Fiero formula?

I had a buddy several years ago that swapped an LS1 into a bright yellow 85 Fiero GT. I loved that car. I had a 99 Miata with a supercharger on it, good times.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Not sure if the poster was talking about you letting your car collection go (my guess)....or TV in general. He can clarify

As far as your question, I’ve followed a lot of your posts and you and your family seem to be making well thought out decisions. It’s not easy, I’m sure, to pack up and leave behind everything you’ve known....to go somewhere else, less known to you...lock, stock and barrel. I’m in the younger demo here, still work, have family/friends up north and still love my life there. Many, not all, choose to split time between both residences. It’s not feasible for some but it’s really the best of both worlds for others. I’ve always enjoyed summers in NH and ME on the lakes and just having that contrast is very important to me and my family. It’s an ongoing topic on this forum. A very personal decision and as long as you stay happy and healthy...whatever your decisions going forward, I for one am rooting for you LeRoy!

Ah, letting go of the cars will be easy. I've made that transition multiple times in my life and I hope to continue but on a much smaller scale.

We thought we'd like being snowflakes but anytime I'm at home I'm just looking forward to coming back here. Balancing 2 homes isn't what I thought it would be, I think we will go back to having a home base for most of the year and spend the ugly season somewhere else. I'd rather rent a house for a couple of months up north than the other way around (I'm looking forward to a few months in Montana, Idaho, Maine etc. during the hot months - talk about a social wasteland that's going to make Lake Denham look like Michigan Ave).

[bowlingal]

keep in mind, if you need to go to a hospital quickly, you will need a car. Anywhere off the villages property, you will need a car. You CAN NOT cross 466, 466A, 44, 301 in a golf cart, let alone drive on them. But, you also do not need 4 cars. If you can't part with them, there are storage facilities available.

[opinionist]

Beware of some "two car" garages in Florida. You may be able to park two cars but getting out of the car can be difficult. Many homes have a combined two car garage and golf cart garage. Plenty of room to park and get out of the car. The golf cart is optional. I don't think more than two cars in TV is needed but if you got lots of money, there are options available.

[Nell57]

Originally Posted by Altavia

We kept the SUV and Corvette.

Agree.
There are 2-3 Corvette Clubs in TV that you may want to check out.
You might initially keep the truck, until you get the house furnished and yard set up the way you want it. After that anything you want to move you can do in the SUV.
This is just the first of many tough decisions.
You won’t need half of all that other stuff you’re thinking about bringing.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by hawthorg

My wife and I have our lifestyle visit starting his week. We noticed most houses have only a 2-car garage. We have several cars, including a corvette, SUV, truck, and commuter sedan. We use them all. So how do we move to TV and not have to buy a 5-car garage (I don't think those even exist)? Did everyone downsize all of their cars, too, in order to move into TV? Or are there some alternatives to reasonably priced storage or extra parking areas? Any good suggestions are appreciated.

Rented a storage garage for my sports car for the first year or two, then bought a condo on the water for vacation property and got a gargae with it, so now the sports car stays there and my main car stays in The Villages. Truth is, you can only drive one at a time anyway...

[airstreamingypsy]

I pay over $300.00 a month for an SUV and an F-250..... both are older and not worth a lot. Four vehicles would put me in the poor house in Florida.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Found you a nice, new resale in Lake Denham with a 4 car garage. If you buy it you can give me a small finders fee.

I think it will be on the market for a while. Just my opinion.

Homefinder - The Villages(R) Homes and Villas for Sale

Is that right $565 a square foot ? Seems high .

[damvillages]

If you find yourself in need of cheaper rental car Turo rents for much cheaper. I had a car last year for $35 a day. It was an older model but in good shape and got us all over.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by hawthorg

My wife and I have our lifestyle visit starting his week. We noticed most houses have only a 2-car garage. We have several cars, including a corvette, SUV, truck, and commuter sedan. We use them all. So how do we move to TV and not have to buy a 5-car garage (I don't think those even exist)? Did everyone downsize all of their cars, too, in order to move into TV? Or are there some alternatives to reasonably priced storage or extra parking areas? Any good suggestions are appreciated.

Karma did it for us. One car broke down on a trip back home; didn’t replace it and never regretted it.

[Pat2015]

Same for us.