[Ricfutures]

Be "neighborly" and knock on her door, with some or beer if she's cute, and be honest with her about your passion and for cars and discuss mutual respect for each other's property. If she's a bitch about it then you know where you stand. If she's cool about it then you know at least one side of your car should be safe barring any accidents.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by onnex

Just a thought

How did you know that this is what I wanted to tell him

BTW ... thanks for the attachment, I will enlarge it and print a few copies for my glove box I can use it here and then in parking lots

[kwike92]

Originally Posted by talontid

buy a house

Lol fa sho,

But yes a tough call.

[luis_m3]

Don't leave a note... just do your best to catch the driver.

Assuming it's a girl: Then 1)thank her for being such a good driver/person and not hitting your car, 2) ask her very nicely if she doesn't mind parking a little further away from your vehicle and just screw the other person over, and 3) if she's hot, then finally ask her if she wants to go for a ride and have some fun. Done deal.
If it's a dude, then: 1) tell him he's a retard, but at least he didn't hit your ride yet, 2) to get his shitty car away from your M3, and 3) tell him you're going for a ride in a real man's car. JK to ALL!!! Nah, just talk to the dude bro... maybe you'll find out that he really likes your ride and has done his best not to ever hit it. Good dude in my book.
GOOD LUCK!

[quadpipes]

Originally Posted by mdosu

It took me forever to get this one which only has 1 car next to me and next to a thin pillar.

First off I would be careful leaving a note since it does not sound as if you know for sure whether the driver is a man or woman. It could be misinterpreted.

Can you park closer to the pillar side leaving more space on his/her side? And what about covering you car with a nice thick cover? It would send a message about how much you care plus give you some ding protection. I covered my cars for years and once you get used to it, it's quick and easy. Good luck.

[Grail05]

OP dont leave a note. for the last 6 months she is able to open her door without banging yours and leaving a mark... I am sure she is aware how anal you are so dont stress it... My neighbor is the same thing.... but they know im anal and they respect that... i think your just being a freak.... if you really hate it... park somewhere else.. sounds like you dont have a house and your own parking like me... so i learn to live with it...

[KIS]

Learn to relax. Stressing over what could happen is a waste of time. As others have mentioned, trying to resolve this possible future problem could create a real problem now.

[Lorde]

Buy a house in McLean, it's cheap out there.

[///Machine]

I think she is parking close to you b/c she knows you would be careful with both your cars (like she's been). Maybe she wants to be away from the old Camry/Explorer next to her (personal experience).
I would try in person and focus on people as opposed to cars...very politely say it would be better for her and your passengers if she was a few more inches away.
If you find another m3 in your complex, that's who you want to park next to.

[KIS]

Originally Posted by NJA///M3

I think she is parking close to you b/c she knows you would be careful with both your cars (like she's been). Maybe she wants to be away from the old Camry/Explorer next to her (personal experience).
I would try in person and focus on people as opposed to cars...very politely say it would be better for her and your passengers if she was a few more inches away.
If you find another m3 in your complex, that's who you want to park next to.

Now that's a bad idea since most BMW owners are assholes and he'll go nuts that you're parking near him.

[Grail05]

Originally Posted by KIS

Now that's a bad idea since most BMW owners are assholes and he'll go nuts that you're parking near him.

so freaking true...

[Nine]

Originally Posted by Snig

Buy a house in McLean, it's cheap out there.

Yea really, morons recommending 'buying a house' - OP lives in DC, similiar to NY, homes are very expensive, many cases, houses don't have garages....

In some cases, parking spots for these condos are worth $100-150,000. It's no joke.

[doc19]

My two cents - if she hasn't dinged your car yet, she probably won't in the future. She already takes care to not ding your car - leave well enough alone.

I am surprised this hasn't been brought up yet, remember the subject matter: you are dealing with a lady here. A woman. Someone from Venous while we (most of us on this board anyway) are from Mars. From professional experience I can tell you that even though you think you are having a reasonable and rational conversation what she perceives the conversation to be is all that matters. And what she perceives can be 1 million miles off the mark of what you intended.

At most, I would heed the advice of one gentleman here who even though referred to the fairer sex as "bitches," was actually right on the spot. If you run into her thank her profusely for not dinging your car, hell, buy her flowers. I would not say it is manipulation, but it works. And you know what they say about flies and honey...

Count your blessings that she already is not their for 1/4 of the time and when she is there takes care not to ding your car. Doing anything else is playing with fire.

[VMcV3y]

Originally Posted by NJA///M3

I think she is parking close to you b/c she knows you would be careful with both your cars (like she's been). Maybe she wants to be away from the old Camry/Explorer next to her (personal experience).
I would try in person and focus on people as opposed to cars...very politely say it would be better for her and your passengers if she was a few more inches away.
If you find another m3 in your complex, that's who you want to park next to.

^ This. I found another M3 with an allocated parking spot, then talked to him, and I moved my spot next to his. Now, we park pretty darn close to each other (passenger-side to passenger-side [I reverse-in to the spot]), with the understanding we won't hit each other's car, leaving lots of room on the outside.

Plus, he's alpine white, I'm blue -- if we frak up, we'll see the color dings to know it!

Maybe you can find two of those 1980's style door-frame-rubber-bumper strips and sneak them onto her doors?


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[onnex]

Originally Posted by M3RD

How did you know that this is what I wanted to tell him

BTW ... thanks for the attachment, I will enlarge it and print a few copies for my glove box I can use it here and then in parking lots

haha yea, my dad gave me a stack of them when I got my first car as a joke. Handed a few out, but I can't say I would use them now

also back to the OP– I for sure agree with some of the other comments that its best not to do or say anything. Saying anything with make a situation out of nothing.. and that has been nothing since you both parked there. (although likely annoying and never-racking) If something happens, atleast you'll know who to come talk to quite quickly.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by Snig

Buy a house in McLean, it's cheap out there.

Ha, yeah. Let me just grab that $1.5 mill out of my George Constanza wallet and move down the street...

[XR_SIX]

Leave a note asking her if you can tap dat.

[rdollie]

As a couple of others have wisely pointed out, she's been parking like this for months and there's no damage. This is not by accident but because she's taking care to not hit your car (and expects the same.)

There's virtually NO REASON to speak to her face-to-face or with a note. The absolute best outcome would be what you're already experiencing and there's too many ways it could go sideways if you do bring this up. Just let it go - no need to worry about something negative that could happen that hasn't after many data points already.

[positiveions]

put some kind of object on the ground, like a rock; that way she maneuver around it, and park away from you. Hey I'm thinking here for you.

[Lorde]

Originally Posted by mdosu

Ha, yeah. Let me just grab that $1.5 mill out of my George Constanza wallet and move down the street...

[ThunderMoose]

rent a car and park in such a way that there is no possible way for her to get into her car through the driver's side door. Do that a few times.

[scheherazade]

Problem solved :

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...8&d=1287513858

Now you or your GF can get in and out easily without needing a lot of room.

-scheherazade