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Old 02-17-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by slinkyNiner
I don't think it's envy....its you fawkers that try and set yourself apart from the rest by parking in the nosebleeds - most I think would interpret this as a "look at me" move than anything else, in reality you're just drawing more unwanted attention...
Maybe we just don't like other people and want to stay away from them.
Old 02-17-2014, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bushum
Where do you expect the obese "disabled" people to park?
In the waaaaaaay back. They will either...

A. Burn some calories
B. Have a heart attack before they get into the Wal-Mart
Old 02-18-2014, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bushum
Before your post seven people said they would never double park. One person said they would. You are in the minority, not majority.
Actually you just interpreted what I said wrong. I DONT think you should take up two spots and I DONT EVER DO IT MYSELF. I was just saying that IF you're going to do at least do it far out to try to show some kind of respect.
Old 02-18-2014, 12:35 AM
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Never. Take. Two. Spots!
Old 02-18-2014, 06:56 AM
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I usually try to find some other nice car or cars parked in the back and park beside them. They're more likely to be careful and it keeps others from parking beside you. Protection in numbers.
Old 02-18-2014, 08:38 AM
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Am I the only one that keeps orange cones in the trunk for parking?

Old 02-18-2014, 08:44 AM
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What makes people think that parking in a double spot will stop others from parking right next to you? You're sending a message inviting trouble, "Hey a$$hole, my car is better than yours and ALWAYS deserves two spots!!"
Old 02-18-2014, 10:51 AM
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Well I don't drive the Z as a DD but when I do It's pretty easy to just check out where you want to sit your baby. I'll take two spaces sometimes but only if the parking lot is 70% empty. And most of the time when I come out of the store someone has parked close to me.
The ideal that taking up two spaces in an area where no one is parking will bring out the butt plugs is an incorrect assumption.

People who feel the need to damage some else's car because of small ***** syndrome will always carry the numbskullyosis gene no matter what. I do what I can to keep the car safe and that's pretty much all we can do. If it's chipped, scratched or damaged.....just fix it.
Old 02-18-2014, 11:32 AM
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I must be in the vast minority here that doesn't really care where I park. I just look for a convenient spot that's not being too closely hugged by the surrounding cars. If it's up-front, great, if it's farther away, not a problem either.

It's a car, it's a daily driver, it's a fun track machine... it is not however a trophy that I keep polished and admire.
Old 02-18-2014, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ctsv510
Am I the only one that keeps orange cones in the trunk for parking?

Sooner or later you'll come back to the car to find the cones on top of the car....................

Why tempt the foolish with ammo?
Old 02-18-2014, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ctsv510
Am I the only one that keeps orange cones in the trunk for parking?

I'm hoping this is a joke.
Old 02-19-2014, 01:40 AM
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There's no point in me trying to park far. This douche decided to park next to me

Old 02-19-2014, 01:46 AM
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I just park. It's a car. You take two spots in Brooklyn and your next thread will be about finding a good paint shop. Sad but true.
Old 02-19-2014, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PMD C6

I'm hoping this is a joke.
Yes!

Found that picture on Google. I park my Z anywhere for the most part, and don't use cones, multiple spots, security guards, etc.
Old 02-19-2014, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AZDANZ06
I being a new Z06 Owner have turned into a dick when parking the car, I park so far away from everyone and take up two spots so I can keep this car pretty forever. I even select Hotels we stay in on road trips based upon parking and security on the grounds, this Z has turned me into a different person
I know the feeling perfectly well but taking two spots even a long way off is asking for trouble.
Old 02-19-2014, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GOLD72
I know the feeling perfectly well but taking two spots even a long way off is asking for trouble.
I have just been parking way off in the distance next to a curb/planter in one space. If someone wants to be a jerk and harm my car, well I guess that's why I have insurance. I have really become this way over the years with people door dinging my nice vehicles, the Vette has made me even more cautious of keeping it nice for years to come.
Old 02-19-2014, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by duhveed
There's no point in me trying to park far. This douche decided to park next to me

We see/experience this all the time.......my wife attributes this not to the driver, but to the notion that cars are social creatures.....

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Old 02-19-2014, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by duhveed
There's no point in me trying to park far. This douche decided to park next to me

That also happened to me. I had to enter through the passenger door.
Old 02-19-2014, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam_W
I park away from the crowd of cars, and I park at the *second spot from the end*, right on the line, such that the remaining space on the end is real tight, too tight for some big cars to get into.

Technically, I'm only taking one space, but I try to make that end space very undesirable.

If someone with a smaller car wanted to be a d*ck and squeeze in there, then they could, but haven't had that happen yet.
The same principal I use accept I've had great luck parking "against" the carriage coral. Leaves plenty of room on the other side and keeps on side "protected".
Old 02-20-2014, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MyOwn69
unless you're posting a handicap sticker/tag, I'm hoping you get keyed on both sides!
There are more than one handicap parking spot.

Originally Posted by Bushum
Where do you expect the obese "disabled" people to park?
Well they should be parking furthest away. They need to walk their fatasses long distance to lose some weight.


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