Where do you park?

DeanMZ4 · 03-07-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WAMz4

Here are my rules for parking.
1 - Never park next to a minivan or car with child seats in the back seat. They will open thier doors full to load the kids, and kids are never careful.
2 - Never park next to POS cars, look for expensive or new cars, they will take care of thier own and yours.
3 - Try to park in the end space with a car on only one side.
4 - always try to park next to cars with the drivers door facing away from your car, BONUS -between 2 cars when one is nose in and the other nose out so the drivers get in away from your car.

My 2004 z4 has only had one small door scuff in the clear coat and no dents with these rules.
So far, so good.

I try to always follow Rule 3 and 4, however never, never under estimate the power of an idiot...

onebluemcm · 03-07-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BU Z4

I bought a blue placard 2 yrs ago! One of the best investment on the car!!! I wouldn't try it in cali

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

wow. BU Z4, are you serious? This is why Bimmer owners are seen as being douches. Definitely NOT winning!

Here! Here! There are a lot of stereotypical a-holes out there that hate BMWs just because. The two best ways to get the shit keyed out of your car, or worse, are to double park a BMW and to use a handicap tag as you easily stroll away from your BMW. Respect meter is way negative buddy..... Not Cool

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Originally Posted by DeanMZ4

I try to always follow Rule 3 and 4, however never, never under estimate the power of an idiot...

Dude, people just suck. That had to be on purpose. I mean seriously, you can almost fit 2 Pirussys into one spot to begin with!

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Originally Posted by WAMz4

Here are my rules for parking........
2 - Never park next to POS cars, look for expensive or new cars, they will take care of thier own and yours........

As for rule #2, you might just add 2a - check the rims of the supposed nice car - if they are all tore to hell and back from curb rash, you have found a lease car, the driver actually doesn't give a shit and very well may just open their door right into your nice car....

Phishman · 03-07-2011, 06:52 PM

I don't think parking next to a "nice" car is as safe as parking next to a car that is well taken care of. We've all scene soccer moms in nice cars; I'd rather park next to some Fast and Furious ricer that just dumped a couple grand on painting his car lime green and purple

On the topic of valets - has anyone else had a problem with them pulling the illuminated shifter off the boot and exposing the wires? Last time it happened the dude pulled up and ran off real fast like he thought he destroyed my car lol. They really need to put a set screw in those things.

WAMz4 · 03-07-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WAMz4

2 - Never park next to POS cars, look for expensive or new cars, they will take care of thier own and yours.

I stand by no 2, I think "POS" encompasses cars not well taken care of. Although I should have included clean well cared for instead of "expensive" as idiots are just as likely to have money as anybody. (politicians and pro athletes comes to mind) Bottom line on this one - If people wont take care of their own car they wont care about yours.

BTM · 03-07-2011, 07:15 PM

Never next to SUVs. Usually about 3/4 the way out from the door...unless it's my office I park right outside

Phishman · 03-07-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WAMz4

If people wont take care of their own car they wont care about yours.

+1, I think this sums it all up.

zer0xity · 03-07-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by psygnosis

Close but somewhat open, I don't want to try to squeeze between two cars if I don't have to.

agreed. usually a couple spots away.

santov · 03-07-2011, 07:56 PM

I always look for an spot at the end of the row. I NEVER park in or near a handicap spot. Not only is it bad Karma but I've seen the mechanical ramps unfold into some poor guy's door (or a wheelchair ram into the side going in/out). I'm also cautious to not park under any pine trees cause I hate washing that yellow pollen and sticky tree sap off.

Hawkeye · 03-08-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanMZ4

I try to always follow Rule 3 and 4, however never, never under estimate the power of an idiot...

Just reminded me, I've been meaning to get some giant "ASSHOLE" bumper stickers ordered just for instances like that.

ZZZZ · 03-11-2011, 02:56 PM

Man I'd usually have a hard time believing someone that requires a handicap placard would be driving a Z4. BUT there's a guy in my condo that doesn't have any legs (wheelchair) and he drives a Mazda Rx8. I haven't seen him get in and out of the car---but kudos to him for not having his disability force him into a mini-van or the like. Using a placard when you're not handicapped though, that's extremely uncool. I'd expect your car to have a higher probability of getting vandalized for that.

Me, I usually park near a curb when available. Or on the passenger side of a car. If I am going to park further away from a busy centre, it's always near a main street / sidewalk. If it's not somewhere that there is a lot of traffic, I prefer to park 'with the crowd'. I've had two cars broken into previously by parking 'furthest away' from the enterance. At malls I always fold up the mirrors. Other than that, I don't really care too much... it's a car, you drive it, dings will happen, rock chips will happen, bent rims will happen. Guess I factor it into my cost of ownership, though I know not everyone is like that.

View Poll Results: You would choose to park...
Closest to where you're going.. between a bunch of cars, in the open	10	14.71%
Farther away with less cars around you but still uncovered	45	66.18%
All the way away and in the structure and in the shade	13	19.12%
Me park a car? Valet all the way!	0	0%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

03-07-2011, 06:52 PM	#25
Phishman Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 283 Posts Drives: Beige car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I don't think parking next to a "nice" car is as safe as parking next to a car that is well taken care of. We've all scene soccer moms in nice cars; I'd rather park next to some Fast and Furious ricer that just dumped a couple grand on painting his car lime green and purple On the topic of valets - has anyone else had a problem with them pulling the illuminated shifter off the boot and exposing the wires? Last time it happened the dude pulled up and ran off real fast like he thought he destroyed my car lol. They really need to put a set screw in those things. Last edited by Phishman; 03-07-2011 at 07:01 PM..
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03-07-2011, 07:15 PM	#27
BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Never next to SUVs. Usually about 3/4 the way out from the door...unless it's my office I park right outside
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03-07-2011, 07:56 PM	#30
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	I always look for an spot at the end of the row. I NEVER park in or near a handicap spot. Not only is it bad Karma but I've seen the mechanical ramps unfold into some poor guy's door (or a wheelchair ram into the side going in/out). I'm also cautious to not park under any pine trees cause I hate washing that yellow pollen and sticky tree sap off.
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03-11-2011, 02:56 PM	#32
ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Man I'd usually have a hard time believing someone that requires a handicap placard would be driving a Z4. BUT there's a guy in my condo that doesn't have any legs (wheelchair) and he drives a Mazda Rx8. I haven't seen him get in and out of the car---but kudos to him for not having his disability force him into a mini-van or the like. Using a placard when you're not handicapped though, that's extremely uncool. I'd expect your car to have a higher probability of getting vandalized for that. Me, I usually park near a curb when available. Or on the passenger side of a car. If I am going to park further away from a busy centre, it's always near a main street / sidewalk. If it's not somewhere that there is a lot of traffic, I prefer to park 'with the crowd'. I've had two cars broken into previously by parking 'furthest away' from the enterance. At malls I always fold up the mirrors. Other than that, I don't really care too much... it's a car, you drive it, dings will happen, rock chips will happen, bent rims will happen. Guess I factor it into my cost of ownership, though I know not everyone is like that.
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