Other Sports Cars Parking Next to You

MacLean · 04-22-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

If you own an R8, likely, gas prices dont concern you too much.

If you can afford an Audi R8 which is about 140-150k, I seriously doubt you are worried about the gas, insurance, tires, or maintenance. If you are worried about all that, then you obviously cannot afford it.

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Another thing to Own is Oil Royalty trust and distribution stock...If you "park" enough money, you drive for free, and never lose any Principal...

That is how I do it..You don't even look at the price...You just fill up..

+1....... I like where heads at.

Mecinoid · 04-23-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

LOL. That's called 'safety in numbers'.

Yeah, it seems to be happening more and more to me too. Expecially if it appears there will be no way out of others parking next to you as the parking lot fills up. They just know you'll respect their car because you have a nice one too.

Now, we don't have Ferrari's or I'd be pissed because then it's obvious you don't want anyone parking within a mile of your ride.

I've learned to understand it. At first my wife was like .... what are they thinking? She parks her Maxima out far not to get dings and such and people park up close to her. They've hit her car twice though. Someone that doesn't know how to really park. One of those lady BMW'ers / Benz owners I guess.
Not sure why, I know no one has a axe to grind with the wife as everyone loves her. She's a cutie pie.

FYI - 2011 Mystic Jade / Tan Leather VQ35 CVT- It looks better than a Masaratti in our opinion and gets twice the mileage. Gets as many compliments as the Z gets. It always get me by surprise when someone asks about the car. Generally Acura, Benz, BMW owners ....

The Maxima is such a nice car that it tempted me back into a Z. I wish Nissan had the Z in this color combo. If they do later.... I'm trading.

Lunar-Eclipse · 06-16-2012, 08:58 PM

I guess it's true. Nice cars do park together for safety. lol. I parked next to the S2000 because he had a nice car and I figured he wouldn't ding me. But when I came out of Lowe's I also had an old school 240Z parked in front of me.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-16-2012, 09:16 PM

Preettty sick, around here it seems like people will not park next to you if its nice. Well most of the time. The other day there was one of those nascar replica looking chevy impala i think? A 2door.

blackcherry20 · 06-16-2012, 09:44 PM

I came out of a local restaurant (after parking at the extreme end of lot) and found a Jaguar parked right next to me-I was pleased...he obviously assumed i would be respectful because of what i was driving-And he was correct. Should have snapped a pic...dang:-)

SailFree · 06-17-2012, 01:05 AM

They just want to bask in your reflected glory. Like plain girls hanging out with beauty queen.

Lunar-Eclipse · 06-17-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

They just want to bask in your reflected glory. Like plain girls hanging out with beauty queen.

That really did make me laugh out loud!

But I wouldn't call a 240 a "plain girl". The 240 might be old school, but I would rock that thing all day long. Classic's never go out of style.

Face · 06-17-2012, 03:09 AM

I definitely seize the opportunity to park next to nice cars, especially well taken care of sports cars. I think there's a mutual respect that extends beyond brands. You know as long as you leave an adequate amount of space, you have little to worry about regarding door dings.

Now, we should establish what constitutes a "nice car" that should essentially lead to a fear-free parking experience...

New mustang v6?
No. That could be a spoiled high school kid (esp where I live)

Perfectly polished Shelby?
Probably a safe bet.

blackcherry20 · 06-17-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Face

I definitely seize the opportunity to park next to nice cars, especially well taken care of sports cars. I think there's a mutual respect that extends beyond brands. You know as long as you leave an adequate amount of space, you have little to worry about regarding door dings.

Now, we should establish what constitutes a "nice car" that should essentially lead to a fear-free parking experience...

New mustang v6?
No. That could be a spoiled high school kid (esp where I live)

Perfectly polished Shelby?
Probably a safe bet.

A shiny new Z w/ vanity plates?! Yeah-safe!

Titan1080 · 06-17-2012, 08:39 PM

Safety in numbers!

blackcherry20 · 06-17-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

Safety in numbers!

Love it! And this car-

going on two months and I'm still grinning like an idiot!

Laz34 · 06-25-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunar-Eclipse

I guess it's true. Nice cars do park together for safety. lol. I parked next to the S2000 because he had a nice car and I figured he wouldn't ding me. But when I came out of Lowe's I also had an old school 240Z parked in front of me.

thats so awesome lol looks ill

Cmike2780 · 06-25-2012, 05:35 PM

that's an awesome sight. lol, you don't realize just how big the 370 is until you see it face to face with 240.

Laz34 · 06-25-2012, 06:16 PM

very true ^^

FairladyZ · 06-25-2012, 06:31 PM

that 240 is so nice....

06-16-2012, 08:58 PM	#318 (permalink)
Lunar-Eclipse Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 125 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 14	I guess it's true. Nice cars do park together for safety. lol. I parked next to the S2000 because he had a nice car and I figured he wouldn't ding me. But when I came out of Lowe's I also had an old school 240Z parked in front of me. Last edited by Lunar-Eclipse; 06-16-2012 at 09:04 PM.

06-16-2012, 09:44 PM	#320 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	I came out of a local restaurant (after parking at the extreme end of lot) and found a Jaguar parked right next to me-I was pleased...he obviously assumed i would be respectful because of what i was driving-And he was correct. Should have snapped a pic...dang:-) __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

06-17-2012, 08:39 PM	#325 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	Safety in numbers! __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

06-25-2012, 05:35 PM	#328 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	that's an awesome sight. lol, you don't realize just how big the 370 is until you see it face to face with 240. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-25-2012, 06:16 PM	#329 (permalink)
Laz34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Strong Island Posts: 56 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	very true ^^ __________________ laz34

06-16-2012, 09:16 PM	#319 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	Preettty sick, around here it seems like people will not park next to you if its nice. Well most of the time. The other day there was one of those nascar replica looking chevy impala i think? A 2door.

06-17-2012, 01:05 AM	#321 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 13	They just want to bask in your reflected glory. Like plain girls hanging out with beauty queen.

06-17-2012, 03:09 AM	#323 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	I definitely seize the opportunity to park next to nice cars, especially well taken care of sports cars. I think there's a mutual respect that extends beyond brands. You know as long as you leave an adequate amount of space, you have little to worry about regarding door dings. Now, we should establish what constitutes a "nice car" that should essentially lead to a fear-free parking experience... New mustang v6? No. That could be a spoiled high school kid (esp where I live) Perfectly polished Shelby? Probably a safe bet.

06-25-2012, 06:31 PM	#330 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	that 240 is so nice....

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