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Old 08-09-2009, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Wass
Might as well put a sign on it saying "key me".
Old 08-09-2009, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rohard
Worse yet, the innocent blue car might get keyed to! Or someone might just try to park inbetween you both, just to be onery.

We generally park way out when we go to the mall, but taking two parking spaces is asking for trouble.
...it's an arrogant practice.
Old 08-09-2009, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bandit1
Moron comes to mind.
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:26 AM
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I would not have parked anywhere close to it. My innocent car would have possibly gotten keyed just because it's in the vicinity.
Old 08-09-2009, 10:44 AM
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Yes, these types of people are parked at malls across america, lol. I usually look to park next to nicer vehicles... vehicles that you can tell the person would freak if it were damaged... and/or park where only one person can park on one side of you, etc.

If you park way out in the back of the parking lot by yourself, take up two spots or some other weird parking job you're asking for it.
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Old 08-09-2009, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by VettedCandidate
Was the yellow car even from Iowa? That is really close to I-80 and that seems more like a outta stater! You'd think an Iowan would have more sense than that!

Glad to see a sensible, LMB-ownin' Iowa boy knows how to park!
Yes, it was another Iowan - I'll just say from out of town. Tasty looking car also - and best of all, it had Z51 badges also!!!
Old 08-09-2009, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mksz51
Yes, it was another Iowan - I'll just say from out of town. Tasty looking car also - and best of all, it had Z51 badges also!!!
I'm shocked an Iowan would be this dumb. As for the Z51...it figures.
Old 08-09-2009, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BSE1956
People who key cars should be put to a slow and agonizing death.
It is precisely that kind of sub-human slime that cause people who actually like their cars to react the only way they can by taking two spots.
Wouldn't it be nice if the owner operators of stores and shopping centers made the parking spots just a bit wider? They make plenty of parking provision for the handicapped. Maybe they can make wider spots for the rest of us. Ooooh no!, there might be a few less parking spots!
Except at Christmas, when was the last time you saw a 100% full parking lot at a mall?
I agree they are slime, but you can't wander through life unaware of human nature. Humans have an inborn disgust for those that take advantage of people and situation.

For example, a study into increasing motorcycle and bicycle accident rates commented that many motorist (cars) did not look out for cyclist because they were seen as taking advantage of laws that cars had to follow (lane splitting, stop signs, etc.). Putting yourself above the rules that others are asked/required to obey is never a good thing.
Old 08-09-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfdogs
I'd a stayed away from the guy, they might just hit yours because you are there too.. or some Smart Car might park in the tiny spot between yall! yikes!

you are right, he's asking for trouble.

100% Why key one Corvette when you can have 2 for the same price. I would have parked as far away from him as possible!
Old 08-09-2009, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mksz51
Saw this at our local mall yesterday. Great to see another C6 - believe it or not, it's pretty rare to see one around town. Unfortunately, another example in my opinion of "how not to park". Just asking for trouble (and a heartache). You can probably guess - I own the blue Vette.

Can I assume you were there first and he was worried that you'd open your car door on him?
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Originally Posted by StanNH
Give the guy the benefit of the doubt. His car may just be leaking yellow paint.
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Give the guy the benefit of the doubt. His car may just be leaking yellow paint.
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why do people keep doing this
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Originally Posted by Quasar05
Can I assume you were there first and he was worried that you'd open your car door on him?
Uh, yeah!
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Originally Posted by VettedCandidate
I'm shocked an Iowan would be this dumb. As for the Z51...it figures.
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Old 08-09-2009, 04:35 PM
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Yes, I was in town for just the evening and following morning but driving around there were no Vettes in sight. I didn't park in any lots except the hotel's and the restaurant's. If I park in a place where there are no cars, I can't imagine why I'd need two spaces.

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Old 08-09-2009, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rohard
Worse yet, the innocent blue car might get keyed to! Or someone might just try to park inbetween you both, just to be onery.

We generally park way out when we go to the mall, but taking two parking spaces is asking for trouble.
I wouldn't have parked within a football field of that guy!
Old 08-09-2009, 05:24 PM
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This really makes the rest of us look really bad.
Old 08-09-2009, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Nice Vettes and parking in two slots does **** off lots of people so I tend to take up one slot at the edge of the lots and hope no junker gets next to me
Exactly what I do, edge to drivers side...


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