Parking in two spots *rant*

Year's_End · 02-02-2008, 09:23 PM

I think the best strategy is to find a car that's in great condition; one that looks like the owner actually gives a sh*t or two about cars. That usually can guarantee a dingless parking job.

Blue328xi · 02-02-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

Okay, I know it's not always the most ethical thing to do but sometimes when I get paranoid I'll take two parking spots. I'm sick of having to get up in the middle of dinner to go check on my car so taking two spots puts my mind at ease. Funny thing though (actually it's more ironic than funny). Two times that I parked taking up two spots in the past month it has backfired on me. One time I parked late at night at a restaurant with about 30 spots all around and when I come out, so asshole decided to share the 1/2 spot next to me parking super close. Then of course I have to break out the flashlight and spend 10 minutes checking my car up and down on that side.

This evening though was the ultimate in backfired parking. I take up two spots in a parking garage as I go into PF Changs to eat at 10:30PM. I come out 45 minutes later and two SUVS are on either side of me and wedge me in like jelly in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They both thought they'd join me in the two parking spots I was taking up. Being that both sides of my car was in danger I was probably in that parking garage 15 minutes checking my car at all angles. AMAZINGLY, even though both cars were parked mere inches from mine, I wasn't even dinged. Obviously, the driver of the SUV to my right had some mad skills getting out and the one to my left probably didn't have a passenger.

Anyhow, that's my rant for tonight. I'm thinking the next time I take up two spots I'm just going to park horizontally. Then, maybe just then, the idiots will get the message. I think I'm going to start to carry some pre-made post-it-notes in my trunk too.

You know if your that friggen anal about your car maybe you should just leave it in your garage and get a beater instead. Seriously.

nathand · 02-02-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

Okay, I know it's not always the most ethical thing to do but sometimes when I get paranoid I'll take two parking spots. I'm sick of having to get up in the middle of dinner to go check on my car so taking two spots puts my mind at ease. Funny thing though (actually it's more ironic than funny). Two times that I parked taking up two spots in the past month it has backfired on me. One time I parked late at night at a restaurant with about 30 spots all around and when I come out, so asshole decided to share the 1/2 spot next to me parking super close. Then of course I have to break out the flashlight and spend 10 minutes checking my car up and down on that side.

This evening though was the ultimate in backfired parking. I take up two spots in a parking garage as I go into PF Changs to eat at 10:30PM. I come out 45 minutes later and two SUVS are on either side of me and wedge me in like jelly in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They both thought they'd join me in the two parking spots I was taking up. Being that both sides of my car was in danger I was probably in that parking garage 15 minutes checking my car at all angles. AMAZINGLY, even though both cars were parked mere inches from mine, I wasn't even dinged. Obviously, the driver of the SUV to my right had some mad skills getting out and the one to my left probably didn't have a passenger.

Anyhow, that's my rant for tonight. I'm thinking the next time I take up two spots I'm just going to park horizontally. Then, maybe just then, the idiots will get the message. I think I'm going to start to carry some pre-made post-it-notes in my trunk too.

In Houston that usually gets your car keyed unless it's something exotic... try one spot far out maybe?

Heat00 · 02-02-2008, 10:23 PM

lmao, funny thread...

my .02:

I too will not double park, try that down here in S.fla and you're precious car will not be there when you come out, forget a key or ding, the Bimmer will be gone or you run the risk of being shot..

just follow everyone else and park far away and yes, the end spot is the best as it at least protects one side...

mr. slim · 02-03-2008, 12:26 AM

you prevent door dings

Bulldog 6 · 02-03-2008, 12:49 AM

Pick someone how cares about their car to park next to like a MB, Lex, Audi...never park next to full sized: pick ups, SUV's, vold school big bodies like Crown Vics, or cars with more rust than paint. Mini Vans are good too because their passenger doors are slide parallel and don't open outwards.

bsamoul · 02-03-2008, 03:43 AM

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness, and the right to park in however many parking spots we want.

human · 02-03-2008, 09:01 AM

With all due respect to the OP, parking in two spots is going to draw a lot more negative attention to your car than just parking in one spot, even if you park far out in the lot.

I would agree with other folks who suggested parking next to another nice vehicle. Even better, park next to a nice car that looks well-maintained!

Trust me I feel your pain tho. I've been on the receiving end of door dings and such in the past.

John 070 · 02-03-2008, 09:56 AM

Parking in two spots makes such an impression on me, that I can name, in order of occurence, the last 3X that I witnessed it and the places--

1. Lexus IS250, Bonefish Grill, line right down the middle
2. Pontiac GTO, Shop Rite (actually parked lengthwise so as to take up 4+ spaces)
3. S63 AMG, brand new with temp tags, at the mall, diagonally

I don't agree with it, and I actually accidentally did it once, and consider myself lucky nothing happened (parking lot completely empty, so I parked taking up 1 1/2 spaces and walked a mile to the restaurant. Unfortunately the movies opened, and every space was taken, so I wasted one with my behavior).

bmw0perat0r · 02-03-2008, 10:07 AM

All of you ought to just ask my girlfriend and watch the expressions on her face as she tells about how irritable I can get when people park next to me. Since thats not possible, I will tell you...

Example #1

I go to a Giant grocery store and park out in the middle of nowhere since there are no corner spots. I'm at least 10 spaces from the nearest car. I come out after 20-30min and some fool in a large pickup truck parks right next to me. Needless to say I hauled out the flashlight and began checking the car up and down the side. I was livid.

Why do people do this? What causes them to want to park next to us? I loath pickup trucks, work trucks, dump trucks, any sort of truck for the most part.

I get the feeling people see a nice car parked out in the middle of nowhere and they know why...they know, so to spite us they park next to us - which they know will make us nervous.

I am very careful where i park mine...the nerve of some people, I would never even touch someone else's vehicle - out of pure respect that they paid for that car, its their money. Likewise, we spend gobs of money on our cars and don't need some fool in their POS dinging our cars up.

However, I never take up 2 spots...i've overheard people in parking lots getting angry about that. I was surprised they were so angry and they sure looked like the type that wouldn't hesitate to put a boot in the side of a car. For my cars sake I don't do that...i'll park across the street and walk if I have to. I didn't spend $50,000 on a car to have some lame ding it over taking up 1 extra spot in a parking lot.

Somone said earlier - "Americans are too lazy to walk" - Amen to that, ain't that the truth...park far enough away and people won't go near ya.

Rant over...the flame continues

JSpira · 02-03-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw0perat0r

I get the feeling people see a nice car parked out in the middle of nowhere and they know why...they know, so to spite us they park next to us - which they know will make us nervous.

I´m not sure I agree that´s why people do this. I think that people (unconsciously) tend to bunch or group and they park close to another car rather than park in an entirely isolated fashion (people might have entirely different reasons for parking far from an establishment, such as wanting to walk more or going to several stores and parking centrally).

We of course park remotely for different reasons but I would never park across two spots.

If there is a spot next to a handicapped spot, however, those are usually ideal given the blue borders of over a foot between spots.

Garrett · 02-03-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

Okay, I know it's not always the most ethical thing to do but sometimes when I get paranoid I'll take two parking spots. I'm sick of having to get up in the middle of dinner to go check on my car so taking two spots puts my mind at ease. Funny thing though (actually it's more ironic than funny). Two times that I parked taking up two spots in the past month it has backfired on me. One time I parked late at night at a restaurant with about 30 spots all around and when I come out, so asshole decided to share the 1/2 spot next to me parking super close. Then of course I have to break out the flashlight and spend 10 minutes checking my car up and down on that side.

This evening though was the ultimate in backfired parking. I take up two spots in a parking garage as I go into PF Changs to eat at 10:30PM. I come out 45 minutes later and two SUVS are on either side of me and wedge me in like jelly in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They both thought they'd join me in the two parking spots I was taking up. Being that both sides of my car was in danger I was probably in that parking garage 15 minutes checking my car at all angles. AMAZINGLY, even though both cars were parked mere inches from mine, I wasn't even dinged. Obviously, the driver of the SUV to my right had some mad skills getting out and the one to my left probably didn't have a passenger.

Anyhow, that's my rant for tonight. I'm thinking the next time I take up two spots I'm just going to park horizontally. Then, maybe just then, the idiots will get the message. I think I'm going to start to carry some pre-made post-it-notes in my trunk too.

Don't take up 2 spots... thats just plain egotisticle. Just park in the back part of the lot... alone!

Blue328xi · 02-03-2008, 11:25 AM

This thread rocks....you guys actually break out flashlights and go over your cars for scratches....I wish I could see that...thats hilarious.

Two Sheds · 02-03-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue328xi

This thread rocks....you guys actually break out flashlights and go over your cars for scratches....I wish I could see that...thats hilarious.

I find it funny too. IF they did ding/scratch your car, do you really think they would leave their car there or just go and park elsewhere?

I feel like I'm the only one in here that just parks wherever there is a spot, I don't drive over to the far side of the lot or anything. The only time I got hit in a parking lot I had parked right near the store which was great because someone saw they guy do it and took a note of his license.

BMWCali · 02-04-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Two Sheds

I find it funny too. IF they did ding/scratch your car, do you really think they would leave their car there or just go and park elsewhere?

I feel like I'm the only one in here that just parks wherever there is a spot, I don't drive over to the far side of the lot or anything. The only time I got hit in a parking lot I had parked right near the store which was great because someone saw they guy do it and took a note of his license.

Not like that does anything. I'm sure the police told you that you can't prove anything with just a plate number.

Two Sheds · 02-04-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

Not like that does anything. I'm sure the police told you that you can't prove anything with just a plate number.

Actually no. Despite all the crap about police I hear I have found them generally very helpful and friendly here (Toronto), apart the one who told me off for jay walking, but that's another story.

A cop came to the store (the store security called them after the witness has given them the plate) and he told me that unfortunately the witness didn't leave their name and contact details and since it was also on a parking lot (not a road) that he could not get a ticket from the police. He said the insurance companies really don't like people who leave the scene of an accident and that the car was registered near by he would go round and speak to the owner.

He called me later and said he had been to the owners house, seen the car which had blue paint on the rear bumper and spoken to the owner who had admitted it and promised he would call me to sort out the repair bill. He called later that day and paid for all damages (new bumper at around $1300) direct to the body shop I took it to.

rcmcfe · 02-04-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

1) I'm sick of having to get up in the middle of dinner to go check on my car so taking two spots puts my mind at ease.

2) Funny thing though (actually it's more ironic than funny). Two times that I parked taking up two spots in the past month it has backfired on me. One time I parked late at night at a restaurant with about 30 spots all around and when I come out, so asshole decided to share the 1/2 spot next to me parking super close.

3) Then of course I have to break out the flashlight and spend 10 minutes checking my car up and down on that side. This evening though was the ultimate in backfired parking. I take up two spots in a parking garage as I go into PF Changs to eat at 10:30PM. I come out 45 minutes later and two SUVS are on either side of me and wedge me in like jelly in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They both thought they'd join me in the two parking spots I was taking up. Being that both sides of my car was in danger I was probably in that parking garage 15 minutes checking my car at all angles.

1) Please tell me you'rE joking...

2) HE'S the asshole...? OooooooKkkkk.

3) This is pathetic...

STE92VE · 02-04-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCali

Anyhow, that's my rant for tonight. I'm thinking the next time I take up two spots I'm just going to park horizontally. Then, maybe just then, the idiots will get the message.

Funny, those idiots think that you're an a-hole......

Couch · 02-04-2008, 10:20 AM

I'm confused on why so many have this self-centered attitude of anyone parking next to you just because you park in B.F.E.

Sure some people do this to be an ass, but if they park normally next to you why such a big fucking deal?

I'm so glad I don't have any of these complexes about parking. It would make my life miserable.

RickyTwinTurbo · 02-04-2008, 10:58 AM

I hate it too....ppl that take tow spots look stupid.Who in the hell go to a restaurant and got to the parking to have 10 mints inspection.If you dont want your carr been scratch keep it in home,dont drive it.

I park my 2 BMW's away posible from others cars,thats it.

Do you imagen that in a restaurant with your girl ?...

"... oh honey,ill be back in 10 mints "
" ..where you going ?"
"..nothing...im going to do a visual inspection to my bimmer,i think somebody park too close to the car .."

10 mints inspecting your car ...wtf.

RTT.

Hawkeye · 02-04-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

i agree.

Your method isnt smart at all........pretty lame actually, and yes, I too hate people that park like you.

+1 You drive a 330i... I usually just take the time to piss on the driver door when some asshole thinks he is special like that. I mostly see it with modded Cougars and crap like that around here though

Just park far away and hug the outside edge so nobody should get close to you. Don't be a tool.

RickyTwinTurbo · 02-04-2008, 11:52 AM

"piss on the drivers door".....lol !!!

RTT.

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Heat00 Major 53 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	lmao, funny thread... my .02: I too will not double park, try that down here in S.fla and you're precious car will not be there when you come out, forget a key or ding, the Bimmer will be gone or you run the risk of being shot.. just follow everyone else and park far away and yes, the end spot is the best as it at least protects one side... __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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human Private First Class 19 Rep 190 Posts Drives: honda civic ex Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of westconsin iTrader: (0)	With all due respect to the OP, parking in two spots is going to draw a lot more negative attention to your car than just parking in one spot, even if you park far out in the lot. I would agree with other folks who suggested parking next to another nice vehicle. Even better, park next to a nice car that looks well-maintained! Trust me I feel your pain tho. I've been on the receiving end of door dings and such in the past.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1731 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Parking in two spots makes such an impression on me, that I can name, in order of occurence, the last 3X that I witnessed it and the places-- 1. Lexus IS250, Bonefish Grill, line right down the middle 2. Pontiac GTO, Shop Rite (actually parked lengthwise so as to take up 4+ spaces) 3. S63 AMG, brand new with temp tags, at the mall, diagonally I don't agree with it, and I actually accidentally did it once, and consider myself lucky nothing happened (parking lot completely empty, so I parked taking up 1 1/2 spaces and walked a mile to the restaurant. Unfortunately the movies opened, and every space was taken, so I wasted one with my behavior).
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bmw0perat0r Lieutenant 53 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	All of you ought to just ask my girlfriend and watch the expressions on her face as she tells about how irritable I can get when people park next to me. Since thats not possible, I will tell you... Example #1 I go to a Giant grocery store and park out in the middle of nowhere since there are no corner spots. I'm at least 10 spaces from the nearest car. I come out after 20-30min and some fool in a large pickup truck parks right next to me. Needless to say I hauled out the flashlight and began checking the car up and down the side. I was livid. Why do people do this? What causes them to want to park next to us? I loath pickup trucks, work trucks, dump trucks, any sort of truck for the most part. I get the feeling people see a nice car parked out in the middle of nowhere and they know why...they know, so to spite us they park next to us - which they know will make us nervous. I am very careful where i park mine...the nerve of some people, I would never even touch someone else's vehicle - out of pure respect that they paid for that car, its their money. Likewise, we spend gobs of money on our cars and don't need some fool in their POS dinging our cars up. However, I never take up 2 spots...i've overheard people in parking lots getting angry about that. I was surprised they were so angry and they sure looked like the type that wouldn't hesitate to put a boot in the side of a car. For my cars sake I don't do that...i'll park across the street and walk if I have to. I didn't spend $50,000 on a car to have some lame ding it over taking up 1 extra spot in a parking lot. Somone said earlier - "Americans are too lazy to walk" - Amen to that, ain't that the truth...park far enough away and people won't go near ya. Rant over...the flame continues __________________ NCC BMWCCA Member
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02-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#174
RickyTwinTurbo New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 335i twinturbo 2007 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I hate it too....ppl that take tow spots look stupid.Who in the hell go to a restaurant and got to the parking to have 10 mints inspection.If you dont want your carr been scratch keep it in home,dont drive it. I park my 2 BMW's away posible from others cars,thats it. Do you imagen that in a restaurant with your girl ?... "... oh honey,ill be back in 10 mints " " ..where you going ?" "..nothing...im going to do a visual inspection to my bimmer,i think somebody park too close to the car .." 10 mints inspecting your car ...wtf. RTT.
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02-04-2008, 11:52 AM	#176
RickyTwinTurbo New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 335i twinturbo 2007 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	"piss on the drivers door".....lol !!! RTT.
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