How do you park?
07-09-2008, 08:40 PM
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1 spot for me, just make sure it's an edge or far away. I will even self park in the valet section (paying the valet fee) if I can't find a spot I am comfortable with. At least when I do that the valet know I am serious about door dings, I make an effort to be cool with the valet guys to make sure they keep an eye the car for me also. It's a small price to pay versus a PDR service. Taking 2 spots IMO is just asking for trouble....
07-09-2008, 11:30 PM
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not even an m5 deserves 2 spots...
if anything 2 spots is a bigger threat to your car since ppl will key you for being cocky
i only take one spot of course unless im in an open empty parking lot with my friends and were just chilling there
if anything 2 spots is a bigger threat to your car since ppl will key you for being cocky
i only take one spot of course unless im in an open empty parking lot with my friends and were just chilling there
07-09-2008, 11:37 PM
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Actually it has nothing to do with physical size (Taiwanese aren't all short) but due to some ancient building code that builders use from 2-30 years ago when Datsuns were around...LOL That's my company parking space-- I picked this spot because it's on the end and the only problems I'd have would be on my left hand side.. which isn't bad because the guy who parks there drives a MB E-class so he's super careful...
Also maybe because realestate is so expensive here that it's more affordable this way? A parking spot like this would cost you about 90-120,000 dollars.
Also maybe because realestate is so expensive here that it's more affordable this way? A parking spot like this would cost you about 90-120,000 dollars.
Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='619520' date='Jul 9 2008, 11:48 PM
Damn, there really is no space in the pix. I guessing the majority of the people there are not large in size and the spaces where scaled for thin biult drivers and passengers.
BTW, The only time I would take 2 spots is if Im at my apartment where I own both spaces and my girls car is not home. Other then that, park far or next to a concrete garage post. That way I get more room and not have to worry about the passenger side next to the post getting dinged.
BTW, The only time I would take 2 spots is if Im at my apartment where I own both spaces and my girls car is not home. Other then that, park far or next to a concrete garage post. That way I get more room and not have to worry about the passenger side next to the post getting dinged.
07-10-2008, 12:48 AM
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You can park http://www.metacafe.com/watch/932408/amazing_car_park/ as well
but ok, it is always better to have http://revver.com/video/582412/how-not-to-park/...
but ok, it is always better to have http://revver.com/video/582412/how-not-to-park/...
07-10-2008, 02:07 AM
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1 spot. I love my car, but it is JUST a car. I park it like I parked my Jeep. By parking far away, taking two spots, etc, you are only drawing attention to your car.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
07-10-2008, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='619635' date='Jul 9 2008, 07:36 PM
+1 -- clearly these are all things to consider...
The only problem is you can never guarantee that the next car to pull in after one of those previously parked cars leaves will meet the same criteria!
How many times have you freaked out after carefully choosing a "good" space only to return to your car and find some old beat up POS parked next to you? I immediately go into damage investigation mode and have even gone as far as noting the make, model, and license plate information of the junker just in case I notice some ding later on...
The only problem is you can never guarantee that the next car to pull in after one of those previously parked cars leaves will meet the same criteria!
How many times have you freaked out after carefully choosing a "good" space only to return to your car and find some old beat up POS parked next to you? I immediately go into damage investigation mode and have even gone as far as noting the make, model, and license plate information of the junker just in case I notice some ding later on...
But don't worry: I heard that the F10 will come with 360 degree camera view as an option, with a small TFT monitor in the key fob so you can check your car continuously when it's parked.
And my reply to the thread-starter: Personally I think it's quite arrogant and not very social to take 2 parking spaces. I never saw anybody do that, except for a Maybach 62 the other day (for obvious reasons).
07-10-2008, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by E60freak' post='619590' date='Jul 9 2008, 12:07 PM
No need to be an a$$hole yourslef with such a reply.
Maybe if you would read the whole tread you would be considerate and less of a moron,
It is people like you that make me want to punch people in the mouth.
cheers,
Maybe if you would read the whole tread you would be considerate and less of a moron,
It is people like you that make me want to punch people in the mouth.
cheers,
Are you kidding me!? If you ask a stupid question, you are going to get these types of replies. Like I said before, when I see someone who parks on the line and takes up 2 spaces I think "wow, what an asshole" and yes that includes you.