Other Sports Cars Parking Next to You

zmyride · 04-20-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Subies count! Buddy of mine here at work has a 2011 STi sedan. Gorgeous car too. He can probably go as fast as I can, but carry 2 kids in the back

Minus the kids, he would probably beat you.

FairladyZ10PG · 04-21-2011, 01:41 AM

onzedge · 04-21-2011, 08:01 AM

It's a go-cart.

FromG2Z · 04-21-2011, 09:57 AM

^ Yikes.... That FJ Cruiser is wayyyyyyyyy too close for comfort. Hopefully it didn't have a passenger, or that's door ding city (heck at that height, that'll hit your window

)

Hambone1 · 04-21-2011, 12:07 PM

I was thinking the same thing. That's why I always try to take corner or end spots where if someone parks next to me they're on my left. At least it lowers the likelihood of that door being opened into mine

FairladyZ10PG · 04-21-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

^ Yikes.... That FJ Cruiser is wayyyyyyyyy too close for comfort. Hopefully it didn't have a passenger, or that's door ding city (heck at that height, that'll hit your window

)

That's my coworker. He only uses the driver side so I parked there on purpose.

FromG2Z · 04-21-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

That's my coworker. He only uses the driver side so I parked there on purpose.

ok, so you're safe then! If anything, that FJ is your "bodyguard" so to speak. It's protecting your car from getting dings from anything else!!! lol

Hambone1 · 04-21-2011, 12:45 PM

I do the same thing with a guy at work. I trust him, and I always park pretty tight on his door so his Tahoe keeps me safe

98intrigue · 04-21-2011, 12:54 PM

That's funny...I'll park "close" to the cars at work that have their passenger door facing my car because no one carpools at my work.

Hambone1 · 04-21-2011, 01:04 PM

Just find a fellow car guy at work, like the guy with the Tahoe (his concession to family needs) and make sure they know you're not doing it to be a prick. He likes it because he knows he will never get a scratch or ding from me and vice versa

98intrigue · 04-21-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hambone1

Just find a fellow car guy at work, like the guy with the Tahoe (his concession to family needs) and make sure they know you're not doing it to be a prick. He likes it because he knows he will never get a scratch or ding from me and vice versa

I think people at work know my car is my baby...if anyone touches her, they would make me very upset. Scary thing is...I'd say the avg age at my work is 45, so their cars aren't their main priority and it shows in the condition of their cars.

Cmike2780 · 04-21-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I think people at work know my car is my baby...if anyone touches her, they would make me very upset. Scary thing is...I'd say the avg age at my work is 45, so their cars aren't their main priority and it shows in the condition of their cars.

Same at my job. Some of them go months without ever washing thier car. Luckily they know how much care I take in keeping my car clean and dent free. We have a reserved lot section for our office and I still leave a space between, just in case. A strong wind gust could easily swing their door open when they're coming out or going in.

chops · 04-21-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

It's a go-cart.

a street legal, quick one at that. i sometimes see exiges driving around and yearn for one as i cross-shopped between an exige and the z

onzedge · 04-21-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

a street legal, quick one at that. i sometimes see exiges driving around and yearn for one as i cross-shopped between an exige and the z

I agree with you. The Evora comes close to a Z/Exige love-child.

Jeffblue · 04-21-2011, 03:42 PM

a guy parked next to me once. i stabbed him in the face with a machetti.

the end.

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Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I was thinking the same thing. That's why I always try to take corner or end spots where if someone parks next to me they're on my left. At least it lowers the likelihood of that door being opened into mine

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	a guy parked next to me once. i stabbed him in the face with a machetti. the end.