Car covers - recommendations welcomed for new owner

[Troogly]

Hi

I've been off PH for awhile... having been a TVR owner a couple of years back. But now I'm back and firing on all 4-cylinders now. I'm just about to take delivery of a GB270 Impreza Wagon. I have a Legacy Spec B Tourer and I'm really impressed by the performance and handling. I'm new to Impreza ownership but looking forward to the experience.

I am looking for an external car cover for the Impreza. Good quality, breathable etc. I will need it in the winter months. Any recommendations please ?

Thanks

David

[mistermexican]

From my experience it isn't worth it. But this is just my experience. Here are the problems I had:

It didn't fit (despite it being tailor made)
The front kept popping off and flapping against the bonnet
It rubs against the paint in the wind scuffing it
Because it flaps, grit and sand (I live near the sea) get between the cover and the paint and it scuffs
It gets damp underneath which is rubbish for rust
Because the cover will get wet you need an area the size of your car where you can take the cover off and let it dry
Bird droppings and strong uv light damages it

My impreza just stays outside and gets washed, polished and waxed more frequently.

[HonestIago]

As above - just keep it well waxed and use whatever detailing products necessary to protect trims/plastics that may perish over time.

Getting the car up on some ramps, rubbing down any surface rust and then waxoyling (or similar) the underside will also help keep it nice long term.