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Old 12-17-2019, 10:28 PM
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Default I need a car cover

I want to buy a decent cover for my 1999 can.
if memory serves me right these guys sell decent covers. Right now they are having a pretty good sale.
Does anyone have one?
Can you give some feedback on the outside cover? Plus they have a code on there home page for an additional 10% off. I’m ready to pull the trigger but I don’t want to buy crap.





Old 12-17-2019, 10:36 PM
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I just bought this another one these on Amazon. Covercraft custom fit car cover for Porsche 911 (Tan Flannel Fabric). I've got 6 of these on my cars.
Old 12-17-2019, 10:39 PM
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have you compared the cover raft to the one I am looking at or do you buy all cover craft?
Old 12-17-2019, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian996
have you compared the cover raft to the one I am looking at or do you buy all cover craft?
I've bought many different covers over the years and now have settled on the Covercraft tan flannel ones. Go to their site and read about them, but Amazon has the best price I could find. They have all kinds.
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That's a pretty good price on the CoverCraft. I bought a similar CoverKing cover for my '99 C4 and I'm pretty happy with it. The original price is inline with what I paid. My car lives outdoors.
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Make sure to put some rodent killer in various areas of the car. Mice. rats and squirrels love a covered car and will eat your wires while waiting for spring...
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Originally Posted by blacksquid
That's a pretty good price on the CoverCraft. I bought a similar CoverKing cover for my '99 C4 and I'm pretty happy with it. The original price is inline with what I paid. My car lives outdoors.
CoverKing for me indoor and outdoor. Outdoor the Mosom Plus. Check on Amazon as I have seen them a little cheaper there..
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I have one of those and it works as advertised, though some moisture still appears between the car and the cover during heavy rain (condensation, I believe).

I started a live chat on the site and told the guy I saw it on Amazon for cheaper and he gave me an additional discount code to use when ordering direct.
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Good thing I stubbled across this thread because I'm on the same boat. In the market for a nice replacement car cover suitable for outdoor protection.
Old 12-18-2019, 08:13 PM
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So what is the verdict?
Is Covercraft the best all though I don’t the price I would still pay.
The one from carcover.com is half the cost. Does anyone have one? Opinion?
This is not an easy decision to make because of all the options and price point.
I still hope to hear more opinions and options.
Old 12-19-2019, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian996
So what is the verdict?
Is Covercraft the best all though I don’t the price I would still pay.
The one from carcover.com is half the cost. Does anyone have one? Opinion?
This is not an easy decision to make because of all the options and price point.
I still hope to hear more opinions and options.
No. Been there with Covercraft...... they are not custom made for the vehicle. Coverking covers are specifically designed for each vehicle......
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What are your expectations for the cover? Are you parking outside and expect no contact with environment whatsoever? Or are you parking in a garage and trying to keep dust off?

Just asking because I have a ratty one I found in my frunk when I bought the car, and mine is more of a "keeping the dust off" cover. It has holes in it that are patched with duct tape, and the edges are frayed. But it works great.
Old 12-20-2019, 10:27 AM
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Just be mindful of the cars that are parked outside with covers can actually trap moisture and dirt which could damage the car's paint. It experiences a type of greenhouse effect. It's best to keep the car under a open car port with the covering.
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I drove my car 40 miles to my destination then home with no problem. I just drove the speed limit and stayed cool.
I wouldn’t drive in actual snow but once the roads are clear it’s fine.
So my intention now is to drive it all winter.
I hive it a good 10 minute warm up before I go.
I have Michelin Pilot tires in it. I don’t speed I just drive like it was my wife’s car. I spend most of my time in 2nd gear. I plan on hitting the touch less car wash right around the corner from wear live.
Its not like my 74 targa I once owned. That thing would have disintegrated with rust.
Our modern cars are go to go and protected from rust just so long as I keep it clean.
Old 12-20-2019, 10:51 AM
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CoverCraft is okay but CoverKing is better.


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