[utfenix335i]

My roommate has decided he wants to move out of our current apartment at or before the end of our lease. Although I like this complex a lot (included Gym, garage parking, storage area for my car stuff, the works), it would not be budget smart for me to stay here. I'm in a position to 1) find a roommate or 2) find a new place to live.

So this post is multifaceted...
1) Anyone know of someone who's looking for a roommate or a place to stay? Lease and utilities are around $1280 a month, parking included, in a roommate style apartment and metro accessible.
2) If I can't find a someone to take the room by first week of January, I am forced to find a new place to live. Does anyone have recommendations of apartment complexes in the DMV that's not to far from Rockville Town Center (my work). Garage was a preference, but I can't seem to find anything budget smart that has a guaranteed garage space.
3) For those who keeps their BMWs outside, how do you keep them clean or protected from ice and snow? One benefit about living in a neighborhood or garage style complex is that you can wash your car properly. But the winters scare me. Suggestions on keeping the paint looking good through winter?

Thanks to all in advance.

[pseto]

seal the paint asap and then again in the spring

[utfenix335i]

Seal as in waxing? I already waxed her in October. My lease isn't up until February... so at worst, 1 1/2 months of winter weather.

[Sniz]

no seal as in a nano/polymer sealant

[utfenix335i]

noob question but how much that does cost and can I do it myself?

[Pcemkr]

Originally Posted by utfenix335i

Seal as in waxing? I already waxed her in October. My lease isn't up until February... so at worst, 1 1/2 months of winter weather.

If your lease is up in February, why would you bother keeping up with the paint..?

[utfenix335i]

Originally Posted by Pcemkr

If your lease is up in February, why would you bother keeping up with the paint..?

um... confused by this... I'm just trying to make sure my baby stays nice and sexy.

In any case, car cover, portasheds, whatever, let me know. But also answer questions 1 and 2 if you can too!

Thanks guys.

[Pcemkr]

If you're turning in your lease in less than 2 months, why bother investing in the paint if you'll just get a new car? I just wouldn't bother with it..

[utfenix335i]

ah. i see the problem... My lease on my apartment is up in February. I bought my car ... I wouldn't care if I had lease the car.

[Pcemkr]

Ohhh apartment lease, not car lease lol

[wakeboarder109]

Originally Posted by Pcemkr

Ohhh apartment lease, not car lease lol

I read that the same way. As far as the car cover, I would definitely not recommend covering the car if it's sitting outside.

[pseto]

Originally Posted by utfenix335i

noob question but how much that does cost and can I do it myself?

you can DIY, i'm sure there are videos all over utube.

autogeek is a good website to learn about detailing

[HurtsMyWorld]

I protect my car in the winter time by just applying a good wax job before sand hits the roads, that should protect it. Snow or ice wont hurt the car. Then again, when half an inch of snow of the ground I refuse to drive anywhere, mostly because my car wont leave my driveway

[utfenix335i]

Any suggestions on places to live around MoCo? I would like to live alone but may not be a good idea fiscally.