Why do YOU park reverse?

backtoreality15 · 04-27-2009, 07:56 AM

I always wondered what personal reasons had for backing up into a parking spot rather than going in forward. What's yours? Some of the reasons I can think of, and do it myself is:

-Easier to maneuver backwards
-Keep the sun on the tints & away from seat fronts
-Easier to get out & not hit someone

I noticed that higher-end cars do this more...

Crap, mod can you move this to the General Automotive board? Heh.

montreal red · 04-27-2009, 08:24 AM

well i park backwards cos the front end of our cars are usually much lower than the rear end so you dont risk scraping your front end against the curb if you back up instead of pull forward into the lot.

also its much easier to get out when you back in... no risk of t-boning someone cos you didnt see them going by behind you.

UWE90 · 04-27-2009, 08:26 AM

same reason as above, especially the fact that it's easier to maneuever because it's super useful in parking lots with super narrow space

BMW-NC · 04-27-2009, 08:26 AM

car looks better from the front....
No emarrising backing out while you think people are laughing about your expensive car paired with poor driving skills...

But I think it is what it is: easier

AlienDNA · 04-27-2009, 10:16 AM

Just in case I need to make a quick getaway.

Citizen Z · 04-27-2009, 10:20 AM

My main reason is bumpers are cheaper/easier to replace than the front. I've already had two people hit and run my rear bumper by pulling too far forward in end to end style parking lots. They just left mild scuffing but it seriously pissed me off though I was glad it wasn't the front but its not enough to call in an insurance claim on.

94JZA80 · 04-27-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

well i park backwards cos the front end of our cars are usually much lower than the rear end so you dont risk scraping your front end against the curb if you back up instead of pull forward into the lot.

also its much easier to get out when you back in... no risk of t-boning someone cos you didnt see them going by behind you.

same here...i'm slammed front and rear, and yet i can still back up over the curb and everything clears (including my exhaust)...

...and it is SO much easier pulling out forward than having to reverse it out of your spot whenever you leave somewhere.

although i have to admit, it really just boils down to which ever end of the car i want to flaunt on any given day

. i'd say i park in reverse about 50% of the time, as the rear of my car doesn't get any more or any less attention than the front...which is usually a bad thing when it comes to crowded parking lots - if there's a 1000-car parking lot with 500 cars filling up the front half, i'm the guy who parks on an end spot in the very last row as far away as possible from anyone else lol...so i only like to flaunt it from a distance.

just4kickz · 04-27-2009, 03:08 PM

i do it when its convenient. if its a tight fit, i won't do a reverse park just because i don't trust my backwards driving in tight spaces.

i don't know... sometimes i'm bored.

E90SLAM · 04-27-2009, 05:12 PM

its just easier for me....

xtac · 04-27-2009, 05:26 PM

I don't think it has anything to do with it other than looking cool

Cloud9blue · 04-27-2009, 05:44 PM

no chance of grinding on the curb since back has much higher ground clearance.

ragingclue · 04-27-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by xtac

I don't think it has anything to do with it other than looking cool

Antecedents? "It" has nothing to do with "it", eh? Actually, "it" is "it" so "it" has everything to do with "it."

I'd much rather back in if I'm not sure if I'll clear the curbstop. I just know I'd have one of those brainless moments where I pull up too far.

1013mm · 04-27-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal red

well i park backwards cos the front end of our cars are usually much lower than the rear end so you dont risk scraping your front end against the curb if you back up instead of pull forward into the lot.

also its much easier to get out when you back in... no risk of t-boning someone cos you didnt see them going by behind you.

great reason now I finally know why people do this...

hanmaas · 04-27-2009, 05:56 PM

1. Taking every chance to use PDC.

2. People will take it to be a 320i or other smaller engine and not mess with it.
3. No risk of hitting the curb with the front end.

Spec 1 · 04-27-2009, 07:04 PM

My front end is too low to park forwards, so I park reverse. The butt can clear a park-stop where the front can barely clear a sideways soda can. Added bonus that it shows off the front of the car, but primarily reason #1.

e92man · 04-27-2009, 09:25 PM

bad expieriences with the front end

VTECaddict · 04-27-2009, 09:41 PM

front end clearance is the biggest reason. i usually don't back in unless theres a parking bump or island/curb.

04-27-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
backtoreality15 Captain 91 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Why do YOU park reverse? I always wondered what personal reasons had for backing up into a parking spot rather than going in forward. What's yours? Some of the reasons I can think of, and do it myself is: -Easier to maneuver backwards -Keep the sun on the tints & away from seat fronts -Easier to get out & not hit someone I noticed that higher-end cars do this more... Crap, mod can you move this to the General Automotive board? Heh. __________________ 2024 X3 M40i \| Brooklyn Grey Last edited by backtoreality15; 04-27-2009 at 07:15 PM..
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04-27-2009, 08:24 AM	#2
montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	well i park backwards cos the front end of our cars are usually much lower than the rear end so you dont risk scraping your front end against the curb if you back up instead of pull forward into the lot. also its much easier to get out when you back in... no risk of t-boning someone cos you didnt see them going by behind you. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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UWE90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Titanium Silver E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (1)	same reason as above, especially the fact that it's easier to maneuever because it's super useful in parking lots with super narrow space
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04-27-2009, 10:20 AM	#6
Citizen Z Alpine Master 116 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	My main reason is bumpers are cheaper/easier to replace than the front. I've already had two people hit and run my rear bumper by pulling too far forward in end to end style parking lots. They just left mild scuffing but it seriously pissed me off though I was glad it wasn't the front but its not enough to call in an insurance claim on. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2038 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	its just easier for me.... __________________
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04-27-2009, 05:26 PM	#10
xtac Captain 172 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	I don't think it has anything to do with it other than looking cool
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Cloud9blue Brigadier General 719 Rep 3,253 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	no chance of grinding on the curb since back has much higher ground clearance. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: [I] Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization 08 Porsche 997 Carrera S: 6MT / CXX / PSE / Tractive DDA
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hanmaas Lieutenant 18 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	1. Taking every chance to use PDC. 2. People will take it to be a 320i or other smaller engine and not mess with it. 3. No risk of hitting the curb with the front end. __________________
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	My front end is too low to park forwards, so I park reverse. The butt can clear a park-stop where the front can barely clear a sideways soda can. Added bonus that it shows off the front of the car, but primarily reason #1. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,068 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	front end clearance is the biggest reason. i usually don't back in unless theres a parking bump or island/curb. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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