Valet Parking

Armhunter · 03-30-2012, 11:18 AM

I am driving out of town today. I just wanted to know if anyone lets valet park their car. I am thinking of insisting on parking my own Nismo. I worry about the front fender being low and them trying to pull all the way into a space and smacking it. Or park too close to another car just so the door will hit it. I know eventually it will get door dings, but at least I can try to avoid it.

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 11:19 AM

I dont. if I know its valet only I will take another car or find a ride with someone

edit: If my car was stock I would probably let them park it and make sure to inspect the car afterwards.

koffeegy · 03-30-2012, 12:13 PM

Armhunter · 03-30-2012, 12:14 PM

Is there such a thing as a stock Nismo?

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 12:28 PM

I would treat the nismo the same way IMO... it is still considered stock as you can buy it from the dealer that way.. this is just my

Armhunter · 03-30-2012, 12:31 PM

I understand what you mean.. I dont think a Nismo is stock. I think a regular 370z is stock. The Nismo has the upgrades.

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

I understand what you mean.. I dont think a Nismo is stock. I think a regular 370z is stock. The Nismo has the upgrades.

I hear you on this as well... If i wasnt a mod addict I would probably agree! As I said before, if I could avoid valet I would however I know some places that will either make you valet or

kchu221 · 03-30-2012, 12:33 PM

i dont ever let the valet drive my car. i just tell them, ill pay for the valet fee, park my car and take the keys with me.

Pauly · 03-30-2012, 12:35 PM

never. i dont care if i pulled up in a lawnmower

slo · 03-30-2012, 12:37 PM

I only valet at our mall since they know to leave my car there right in front without driving it. Plus I tip them well and know them.....and they are experienced in driving/parking exotics.

Pauly · 03-30-2012, 12:38 PM

random d-bag drive my car? hell no

koffeegy · 03-30-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

Is there such a thing as a stock Nismo?

I think he meant if he had a regular 370z and not a NISMO. Don't quote me on this though.

vividracing · 03-30-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

I understand what you mean.. I dont think a Nismo is stock. I think a regular 370z is stock. The Nismo has the upgrades.

The Nismo is no different than a base 370Z in terms of "stock" or not. Can you order the car that way from the factory? Yes. Can you order replacement parts from a Nissan dealer? Yep. Therefore, it's stock. It's just a trim level.

To answer your question, no. I've seen way too many awful things from valets. Unless you slip the dude a $20 and tell him you want your car left up front.

The last time I valet'd a car, the lip got cracked and they definitely watched part of the movie I had paused in the DVD player.

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

The Nismo is no different than a base 370Z in terms of "stock" or not.

To answer your question, no. I've seen way too many awful things from valets. Unless you slip the dude a $20 and tell you want your car left up front.

The last time I valet'd a car, the lip got cracked and they definitely watched part of the movie I had paused in the DVD player.

chops · 03-30-2012, 10:18 PM

i was a valet at one point in my long list of job choices as a college student and while valets do have fun driving cars. i have let valets valet mine. just slip the driver a 5 and he usually parks it in front next to other nice cars.

03-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Valet Parking I am driving out of town today. I just wanted to know if anyone lets valet park their car. I am thinking of insisting on parking my own Nismo. I worry about the front fender being low and them trying to pull all the way into a space and smacking it. Or park too close to another car just so the door will hit it. I know eventually it will get door dings, but at least I can try to avoid it.

03-30-2012, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	I dont. if I know its valet only I will take another car or find a ride with someone edit: If my car was stock I would probably let them park it and make sure to inspect the car afterwards. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-30-2012, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	__________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

03-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	I would treat the nismo the same way IMO... it is still considered stock as you can buy it from the dealer that way.. this is just my __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-30-2012, 12:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	never. i dont care if i pulled up in a lawnmower __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

03-30-2012, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Is there such a thing as a stock Nismo?

03-30-2012, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I understand what you mean.. I dont think a Nismo is stock. I think a regular 370z is stock. The Nismo has the upgrades.

03-30-2012, 12:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
kchu221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: torrance Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 BMW M3 E92 Rep Power: 14	i dont ever let the valet drive my car. i just tell them, ill pay for the valet fee, park my car and take the keys with me.

03-30-2012, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
slo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: denver Posts: 240 Drives: 370, TBSS, ZX10r Rep Power: 13	I only valet at our mall since they know to leave my car there right in front without driving it. Plus I tip them well and know them.....and they are experienced in driving/parking exotics. __________________ My introduction Thank you to my 2012 season motorcycle sponsors Colorado Powersports - TFOG Wheelsports - SIDI Boots - Scorpion Helmets TechSpec USA - HotBodies Racing - ASV Inventions

03-30-2012, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	random d-bag drive my car? hell no __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

03-30-2012, 10:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	i was a valet at one point in my long list of job choices as a college student and while valets do have fun driving cars. i have let valets valet mine. just slip the driver a 5 and he usually parks it in front next to other nice cars.

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