How important is a three car garage to you?

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Posted: 3/27/2022 4:50:46 PM EDT

We are considering building a house. The model we like can only be had on one particular lot if you go with a three car garage.

That lot is $15k more than another lot we could pick with a two car build of the same house.

Additionally, the three car option adds $13k. That means for us to get a three car it would cost an additional $28k over what a two car build would cost.

As much as I want a three car, it doesn't make since at that price to me.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:52:20 PM EDT

[#1]

I’d do that in a second. Not even a question. Building on an additional bay would be much more expensive

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:54:09 PM EDT

[#2]

I’d do it. I have a two car and I’m looking at building a detached garage/workshop in the back I can put a lift in.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:01 PM EDT

[#3]

Sounds like you are building a cookie cutter in a development. One day you may want more room, and you may not have it on the smaller lot.

I'd build the three car out of the gate.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:13 PM EDT

[#4]

Really wish I had one. Two car garage doesn't cut it.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:14 PM EDT

[#5]

Do it. I went from a 3 car to a 2 car and regret it.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:16 PM EDT

[#6]

Most newer 3 car garages are barely bigger than a true 2 car garage of yester year.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:21 PM EDT

[#7]

Go three attached and two detached. Because, ‘Merica!

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:26 PM EDT

[#8]

3 car was a must have for me

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:55:53 PM EDT

[#9]

Mandatory. And look at the dimensions of what they call 3 car. It really means 2.5 car cause you ain’t gonna fit 3 cars in there.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:56:30 PM EDT

[#10]

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Most newer 3 car garages are barely bigger than a true 2 car garage of yester year.

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Truth

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:56:37 PM EDT

[#11]

We have a 3 car garage, you will NOT regret it.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:56:40 PM EDT

[#12]

3 car, and make it 16ft ceilings

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:57:05 PM EDT

[#13]

Must have!

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:57:08 PM EDT

[#14]

Do it. I have a 3-car garage and that extra side fills up fast with storage shit. Looking back I wish we had bought a 4-car instead. Hindsight and all that.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:57:09 PM EDT

[#15]

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We are considering building a house. The model we like can only be had on one particular lot if you go with a three car garage.

That lot is $15k more than another lot we could pick with a two car build of the same house.

Additionally, the three car option adds $13k. That means for us to get a three car it would cost an additional $28k over what a two car build would cost.

As much as I want a three car, it doesn't make since at that price to me.

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sounds like you're spending .5 to .75mil plus. Why are you worrying about 28k?

Get the giant garage. Then install a lift and flex on the poors.

(Im trying to get my moms in her milly house to install a lift so I can do easy oil changes and brake job on my free time)

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:57:10 PM EDT

[#16]

That's only half the cost of a new truck. And you'll get a better interest rate for it than a car loan.

If you can afford it, you won't regret the extra space.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:57:46 PM EDT

[#17]

3 is 2, 2 is 1, and 1 is none.

With that said it better be a 4 car.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:58:01 PM EDT

[#18]

3 is the minimum for me. I'm adding an outbuilding for vehicles, motorcycles, SxS, etc..

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:58:02 PM EDT

[#19]

I made decisions like that many times over the years on several different houses and I regretted everyone.

You will never say I have too much space. Plus a stand alone garage or an addition later on will cost more than that.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:58:35 PM EDT

[#20]

Just went from a 3 car to a 2 car and really if you can afford to build then do it you won't regret it. I fucking hate 2car.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:58:56 PM EDT

[#21]

What are the dimensions of the garages? How much stuff do you plan on having in it and are you actually parking cars in it?

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:59:26 PM EDT

[#22]

I trimmed ours from 3 to 2. It ended up being a really dumb move.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:59:42 PM EDT

[#23]

RV Garage if you can. You can partition the height and gain so much room.

Third car garage is the one thing I regret not getting.

Posted: 3/27/2022 4:59:54 PM EDT

[#24]

OVERSIZED 2 car garage is much better than cookie cutter 3 car.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:00:26 PM EDT

[#25]

Is there a floor plan that allows for a tandem three car? I didn't necessarily need three doors, but wanted the space for workbench, lawn equipment, etc. We went tandem as the floor plan was otherwise better suited for us.

Also had an 11'6" ceiling which is actually something I never considered...it's awesome.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:00:36 PM EDT

[#26]

3 car garage? does that mean two cars can park in it and still open a door?

the modern 2 car garage is a lie

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:01:52 PM EDT

[#27]

Certainly on my wish list for my next house.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:03:05 PM EDT

[#28]

I have a 1 car garage. Hell I'd like a 4 car garage

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:03:31 PM EDT

[#29]

I would do it in a heartbeat. Our "two car" garage is really a 2.5 car and the extra storage is nice. With a three car I'd have at least one more chest freezer and more shelving units for tools.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:03:52 PM EDT

[#30]

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RV Garage if you can. You can partition the height and gain so much room.

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This is on my very short list of "must haves" when we buy our next place. The amount of square footage you gain is incredible.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:04:41 PM EDT

[#31]

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3 car garage? does that mean two cars can park in it and still open a door?

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a lot of modern floor plans 3 car garages use a standard 2 car setup but extend 1/2 of the garage to stick in a 3rd car. Musical cars will ensue.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:05:02 PM EDT

[#32]

Years ago a friends parents build a house and years later added a garage. The addition for the garage was the same cost as the original cost of the house.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:05:36 PM EDT

[#33]

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3 car, and make it 16ft ceilings

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And 14 foot doors.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:05:42 PM EDT

[#34]

If I could get a third bay (for storage) for that price I’d do it in an instant.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:05:55 PM EDT

[#35]

If the 3 car is gonna not bee deep enough to reasonably park a full sized truck and still be able to walk behind it?

Then not very.

My house has a 2 car garage that is fucking PATHETIC.

Can barely park my 2007 Tacoma Access cab in it. Get barely 2 feet behind it with it close to the garage door.

Parking 2 cars side by side would be a joke. So I have shelving storage along the one wall and the 2 car is really a 1 car.

My other vehicles go in the 25x35 garage/workshop I built where I can actually park 3 cars plus have room to move around.

A "3 car" garage built like my 2 car would serve me no purpose.

But if it was an actual decent 3 car, ability to leave maybe 4 feet between the cars plus the end walls? Sure.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:05:56 PM EDT

[#36]

How much does that add to the monthly payment?

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:06:11 PM EDT

[#37]

You could stop looking at lots and start looking at land.

Put that 28k towards an outbuilding/garage on your property. Three cars, five cars, whatever it takes.

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Posted: 3/27/2022 5:06:13 PM EDT

[#38]

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I’d do it. I have a two car and I’m looking at building a detached garage/workshop in the back I can put a lift in.

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This, $28k mortgage it’s a few hundred dollar difference and it will hold its value if you sell it. Worse case use it for a workshop or stuff area.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:06:39 PM EDT

[#39]

Like buying vehicles, always go with the biggest engine available and the biggest garage you can get.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:06:44 PM EDT

[#40]

If I ever build a new place I'm going to have a bigger garage than house.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:07:15 PM EDT

[#41]

Three car is a minimum. Really need a 4 car.

Always go oversize too. I rented a place when I got divorced 10 years ago or so and it had a standard 20x20 2 car garage. Was pretty much useless. Had to have my receiver out of my truck for it to fit.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:07:29 PM EDT

[#42]

Yes.

But we also have four vehicles, a project car, a parts car, and all the tools that go with them.

"Shop" space was mandatory. For me.

You may be different.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:08:17 PM EDT

[#43]

more space is always better. I've got space for about 12 between the house and storage building we built about two years ago. It fills up quick.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:08:23 PM EDT

[#44]

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How much does that add to the monthly payment?

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$87.01

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:09:45 PM EDT

[#45]

Never had more than a single car garage. I would love a 3 car. I might have room to work on my toys then.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:09:51 PM EDT

[#46]

I've got a 3 car 30 x40 and I wish it was bigger.

Posted: 3/27/2022 5:10:35 PM EDT

[#47]

We had an appraisal done on our house for a refinance a while back.

All of the comparables were only two car garages. He added $10K for the third bay.

I think he's crazy. But, he also added $8K for our stupid gas fireplace thing we never use (I would't pay an extra dollar for it), and only $8k for an extra full bathroom.

My neighbor, whom has nearly an identical house, but with a two car garage, joked that he'd trade me houses and kick me $50k. I don't know how much of a 'joke' his joke was, but I think that's probably the right number. Houses around here are $350-400 sqft (finished), so an extra 300 sqft of garage sounds like $50k might be right.