Where do you park your new baby?

///MD · 07-23-2008, 08:37 PM

Today i was at the gym and my eyes caught a glimpse of a beautiful JB M3 coupe. Lovely car but to my surprise it was parked between a early 90's ford explorer and a tore up camry. Now sure maybe all 3 spots were empty when the car parked but it was one of the closest spots to the gym so you know it's gonna fill up. why would you risk it? My dad has an 04 525 with 70k on it and he still parks a mile and a half away from the entrance of whatever store we're trying to get to. Lord knows if i had an M3 i wouldn't just park it anywhere.

Which brings me to my question. How careful is everyone with where they park their cars? At what point do you stop giving a shit?

Dr. T · 07-23-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pbadiei

At what point do you stop giving a shit?

When I stop giving a shit it's time to get a new car.

JEllis · 07-23-2008, 08:45 PM

I guess it depends. I usually park it next to a curb really close that way I know there is lots of room on one side and no one can park on the other.

Jason

RealSanaii · 07-23-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

I guess it depends. I usually park it next to a curb really close that way I know there is lots of room on one side and no one can park on the other.

Jason

That's what I do all the time. And still, there are some idiots parking really really close to my car. I always go around my car to check if there's any dings/dents before I get into my car.

RandyB · 07-23-2008, 08:48 PM

I haven't got a door ding since the mid-90s. It's good exercise to walk a ways to the door anyways. Mine will be a weekend toy anyways, but I still care about my trusty '03 330i so it's business as usual on the parking habits.

Vert McGurk · 07-23-2008, 09:01 PM

Yep, I can't wait for the extra cardio

gadget · 07-23-2008, 09:05 PM

A car is just a material possession. It also is a utilitarian element. Blue tape, clear bra, parking a mile away. Might as well park it in your living room because not mater how much you try to protect things, something always go wrong.

I say enjoy the car and stop worrying.

808MGuy · 07-23-2008, 09:06 PM

Handicapped parking stalls FTW! I do get a lot of dirty looks when parking the S4. I wonder what will happen when the M3 gets here.

1ne · 07-23-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

I guess it depends. I usually park it next to a curb really close that way I know there is lots of room on one side and no one can park on the other.

Jason

+1

Or I parked really far and I walk. I don't mind it at all.

CatchM3 · 07-23-2008, 10:49 PM

really far away from other cars.

Davinhci · 07-23-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. T

When I stop giving a shit it's time to get a new car.

+1

04RC51 · 07-23-2008, 11:43 PM

Like most people, I try to park far enough away from other cars. If I MUST park near another car, I try to ensure it's a sedan as they (theoretically) tend to have shorter doors and lessen the chance of a ding. But in the end, it's just metal and rubber and can always be fixed or replace.

RandyB · 07-24-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget

A car is just a material possession. It also is a utilitarian element. Blue tape, clear bra, parking a mile away. Might as well park it in your living room because not mater how much you try to protect things, something always go wrong.

I say enjoy the car and stop worrying.

That is part of the enjoyment for me - pride of ownership. It's a lot easier when it's not the primary mode of transport though. To each, their own.

sayemthree · 07-24-2008, 02:02 AM

i park very FAR out and walk.

Hammer · 07-24-2008, 03:09 AM

in a garage 99% of the time and 1% i dont care

booforty · 07-24-2008, 04:20 AM

I always try and park as far away from other cars as possible lol!

torredresen · 07-24-2008, 04:46 AM

Dude's it is a CAR lol. I know, in the beginning you probably keep it parked far away from others? but after a while, you will get a scratch on the paint,rims, leather,... anyways... it's an object to use, isnt it???
It's a matter of how clean it is , just wash it every 3days and than its good :d

Big Windy · 07-24-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

A car is just a material possession. It also is a utilitarian element. Blue tape, clear bra, parking a mile away. Might as well park it in your living room because not mater how much you try to protect things, something always go wrong.

I say enjoy the car and stop worrying.

ladies and gentlemen, plato has spoken.

Patricius · 07-24-2008, 06:36 AM

Here's a handy thought for those who are paranoid:

Buy a cheap point and shoot digital camera and keep it in the glove compartment. When you park next to someone, take a picture of their car so you catch make/model/color and plate number. Someone dings your door and it leaves paint, you have proof.

DonM3 · 07-24-2008, 06:55 AM

I would have to agree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

A car is just a material possession. It also is a utilitarian element. Blue tape, clear bra, parking a mile away. Might as well park it in your living room because not mater how much you try to protect things, something always go wrong.

I say enjoy the car and stop worrying.

J08M3 · 07-24-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by torredresen

Dude's it is a CAR lol. I know, in the beginning you probably keep it parked far away from others? but after a while, you will get a scratch on the paint,rims, leather,... anyways... it's an object to use, isnt it???
It's a matter of how clean it is , just wash it every 3days and than its good :d

Right there with you... It's just a car. You don't want any scratches or dents leave it home.

I do try to park far away to minimize damage, but it seems every time I do that in an empty parking lot some jackass parks in the space right next to me.

RandyB · 07-24-2008, 07:07 AM

It's really not that much work to take care of your car. Don't make excuses if you're just too lazy or don't care what happens to your $60k car.

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///MD Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 284 Posts Drives: panamera Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nowhere and everywhere iTrader: (0)	Where do you park your new baby? Today i was at the gym and my eyes caught a glimpse of a beautiful JB M3 coupe. Lovely car but to my surprise it was parked between a early 90's ford explorer and a tore up camry. Now sure maybe all 3 spots were empty when the car parked but it was one of the closest spots to the gym so you know it's gonna fill up. why would you risk it? My dad has an 04 525 with 70k on it and he still parks a mile and a half away from the entrance of whatever store we're trying to get to. Lord knows if i had an M3 i wouldn't just park it anywhere. Which brings me to my question. How careful is everyone with where they park their cars? At what point do you stop giving a shit? __________________ '16 X5 M-Sport '16 M3 Individual Grigio Telesto
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RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I haven't got a door ding since the mid-90s. It's good exercise to walk a ways to the door anyways. Mine will be a weekend toy anyways, but I still care about my trusty '03 330i so it's business as usual on the parking habits.
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gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	A car is just a material possession. It also is a utilitarian element. Blue tape, clear bra, parking a mile away. Might as well park it in your living room because not mater how much you try to protect things, something always go wrong. I say enjoy the car and stop worrying.
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808MGuy Colonel 221 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	Handicapped parking stalls FTW! I do get a lot of dirty looks when parking the S4. I wonder what will happen when the M3 gets here.
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04RC51 Large Member 951 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F82 M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Like most people, I try to park far enough away from other cars. If I MUST park near another car, I try to ensure it's a sedan as they (theoretically) tend to have shorter doors and lessen the chance of a ding. But in the end, it's just metal and rubber and can always be fixed or replace.
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sayemthree Major General 602 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	i park very FAR out and walk. __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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Hammer Lieutenant 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany, Cologne iTrader: (0)	in a garage 99% of the time and 1% i dont care
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torredresen Captain 53 Rep 712 Posts Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	Dude's it is a CAR lol. I know, in the beginning you probably keep it parked far away from others? but after a while, you will get a scratch on the paint,rims, leather,... anyways... it's an object to use, isnt it??? It's a matter of how clean it is , just wash it every 3days and than its good :d
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Patricius Lieutenant 17 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Here's a handy thought for those who are paranoid: Buy a cheap point and shoot digital camera and keep it in the glove compartment. When you park next to someone, take a picture of their car so you catch make/model/color and plate number. Someone dings your door and it leaves paint, you have proof.
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RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	It's really not that much work to take care of your car. Don't make excuses if you're just too lazy or don't care what happens to your $60k car.
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