Blazer15 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hey guys. Me and the GF are looking at houses to rent and there are some with 2 car garages (preferable) and a lot that have 1 car garages. My question is, how cramped is a 1 car garage actually? It seems like the car fits, but that's about it. Would I at least be able to have space to detail it? I'm sure every garage is a little different in size but in general. Thanks guys, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootstrap Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 In short, around here, a 1 car garage can hold your prius and that's it, detailing is out of the question for the smaller, older rent houses Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm sure every garage is a little different in size but in general. You just answered your question! In my area most 1 car garages are extremely tiny. Probably just enough to fit a small compact car in there. However my friend just bought a house with a 1 car garage and even though it's still some what narrow this one is really long and has a full work bench at the front with cabinets and allows for a lot of room. But like you said. They're all going to be different. I would prefer a 2 car garage so you have plenty of working space. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaveacamaro Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 my car doesn't fit in the 1 car garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer15 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Well. Looks like a 2 car it is. That makes the search more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not all 1-car garages are created equal. In fact, I have 2 cars in my 1 car garage! And before you ask, it was a PITA to get the MR2 sideways and up over that 3 inch step. But I'm one resourceful MF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 As long as your car fits, you can detail it in the driveway for space, then pull it inside to keep it out of the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My garage is 26' x 28', and I wish it was bigger.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not all 1-car garages are created equal. In fact, I have 2 cars in my 1 car garage! And before you ask, it was a PITA to get the MR2 sideways and up over that 3 inch step. But I'm one resourceful MF... No, you have one and a half cars in your one car... My garage is 33x22 or 24 I think and I could use double the size with three cars, lawnmower, motorcycle, snow blower and all the other stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have a two car garage only 18X18 just the fight size for the one car that I have at this point. Try to find a two car garage. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarbeyondDriven Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnKoGN2oaTk]Old Man Parks Tiny Car In Small Garage - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would like to have a (number of cars you own + 1) garage. I started with a 3 car garage, now I tell my wife I want a 6 car, 2 bedroom house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would like to have a (number of cars you own + 1) garage. I started with a 3 car garage, now I tell my wife I want a 6 car, 2 bedroom house! If I ever build a house, it will basically be a garage with a loft for bedroom/bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Yeah, if you have a 1 car garage you'll want a 2. When you have the 2 you'll want 3 and so on. Agreed though, if the right house only had a 1 car garage you could make it work. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer15 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 I definitely WANT the 2 car garage, obviously. It's just finding it at the right price, in the right spot, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelMaker Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 In fact, I have 2 cars in my 1 car garage! Looks like a sharp AW11 there - '85? I have one, too - perhaps the only car I will keep forever. I have a two car garage with three cars stuffed in it. This summer I am adding two parking lifts so I can put four cars in. Always get the most garage you can afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I have seen some garages that they call a "2 car" and I know for a fact I wouldn't even be able to park my truck in there by itself. Garages are one of those things that you think it is plenty big in the beginning and eventually fill it up. Trust me, that is the way it goes. Mine looks like a 2 car from the front but is 45 feet deep. Back half I store all my tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGTO Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I have seen some garages that they call a "2 car" and I know for a fact I wouldn't even be able to park my truck in there by itself. Garages are one of those things that you think it is plenty big in the beginning and eventually fill it up. Trust me, that is the way it goes. Mine looks like a 2 car from the front but is 45 feet deep. Back half I store all my tools. Lucky! Mine is a 2.5 car garage..its plenty for now. Only real reason I want a 3 car garage is if I got another car. But that won't happen anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Have a single on the house... That's Hers. Have a 36x24 detached in the back of my acre... That's mine. Having the pad extended this year to add 24 feet to the 36' part of that garage. No matter what you get in this society.... Never enough unless its taxes. Get a 2 at min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Looks like a sharp AW11 there - '85?I have one, too - perhaps the only car I will keep forever. I have a two car garage with three cars stuffed in it. This summer I am adding two parking lifts so I can put four cars in. Always get the most garage you can afford! Yes, it's an 85. Completely stock and unmodified, except for a modern radio and the aftermarket wheels (though I do still have the originals of both). I found it in Arizona about 2 years ago and drove it home to md. I think it may be the only rust-free aw11 on the east coast! It has a 120k miles on it and it runs like a top. I love it, but I actually am considering selling it -- I'm getting the bug for a truck and just can't have 3 vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Periodic Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Reviving from the dead. My garage is 20 x 10. Single car. I haven't been able to park inside due to storage, but am slowly cleaning it out and organizing things so they aren't in the way. Moving my work bench downstairs, and my snow blower to my parents place. Should on be left with trash can, recycling bins and miscelaneous equipement up on the wall. What do you guys think, do you think 10' is wide enough to sit on my stool and move my PC around some paint? EDIT: Specs on the G8 are 6.2feet total width. ee that's tight. Practically 2' on each side. I suppose I could park so that I have 1' on one side nad 3' on the other.... Edited July 4, 2013 by Periodic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dura13 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) What do you guys think, do you think 10' is wide enough to sit on my stool and move my PC around Get some of http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200430522_200430522">these and move the car around as needed Edited July 4, 2013 by Dura13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Periodic Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Get some of http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200430522_200430522">these and move the car around as needed Thanks. Im not sure its worth 260 to move the car over a foot. Also it would be really tricky to jack the car up inside the garage. That only leavea outside..and I have a 6% slope driveway...which is relatively steep and maybbe tricky to push a car uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich B. Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Never enough room, have 2 car and shed is 1 1/2 car garage. Everything else in them also but cars fit in fine. Main garage wife's side you could detail in, other side and shed (can see in photo), cars fit fine but no extra space other than to vac them out.... Edited July 4, 2013 by Rich B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 i would recommend going with a two car garage. You can never have enough storage space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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