Venting: Average car owner doesn't care...

Hugoneus · 05-18-2011, 06:32 PM

I used to park away from everyone at work. But then I started thinking that some may find it rude (as if I am implying that no one is good enough to park next to me).

So I started parking next to everyone else. In one week, I have several really bad damages on my car. Paint completely scratched, several long lines and dents.

I am superbly disappointed, no one gives a damn about anyone else's car. I have always been very careful with other people's belongings, including cars, long before I even owned a vehicle of my own.

Damn it...

XwChriswX · 05-18-2011, 06:37 PM

This is why you say screw what other people think. Who cares if someone thinks you're a douche for not parking with the rest. At least you've got the peace of mind knowing your car is safe from their nonsense. Sorry to hear about the scratches/dings though.

11Thumper · 05-18-2011, 06:40 PM

Yep, it sucks caring about your vehicles like most of us do. The folks at my company know I'm a car guy and most take a little extra care around my car. They park a little farther away when parking next to it, etc.

It helps that I work for a small company too.

c41006 · 05-18-2011, 06:40 PM

I could care less what people think about where I park

DaveyG · 05-18-2011, 06:43 PM

Thats a tough lesson to learn. Most people don't give a crap about there car so there not gonna care about yours. Park as far you need bro

c41006 · 05-18-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveyG

Thats a tough lesson to learn. Most people don't give a crap about there car so there not gonna care about yours. Park as far you need bro

Right to most people their car is just a tool to get the from A to B. My friends talk crap about where I park all the time like "why do you need to park way over there its just a nissan"

XwChriswX · 05-18-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

Right to most people their car is just a tool to get the from A to B. My friends talk crap about where I park all the time like "why do you need to park way over there its just a nissan"

I just respond, "Own one and you'll understand... ...Oh wait. You can't."

Trips · 05-18-2011, 06:56 PM

I don't park next to people for this reason!! I had a BMW before my Z and after 4 years? No dings or scratches. I could care less what people think I'm paying for it not them

flashburn · 05-18-2011, 07:02 PM

I don't think people think we are douche's for parking away from others. Even all the non-car people I deal with at the office understand wanting to keep a nice car like ours nice. These are probably the same people that are completely oblivious to themselves smashing the **** out of our car with their doors.

Either that, or they think we have Miata doors.

SPOHN · 05-18-2011, 07:06 PM

One time in my truck someone hit my bed while I was in it. They even knew I was in there. You'd think they'd be extra carefull. Well they got the chewing of there life that day even though there was no damage. As bad as this might sound to you guys, they better be lucky they didn't have one remark to say to me.

onzedge · 05-18-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

Right to most people their car is just a tool to get the from A to B. My friends talk crap about where I park all the time like "why do you need to park way over there its just a nissan"

A Versa or an Altima is "just a Nissan". What is that thing written about "suffering fools"? It is our lot in life with a Z (not just a Nissan).

mikeSS · 05-18-2011, 07:07 PM

happens to me too. thats why i spend so much money to have more than one car.

onzedge · 05-18-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I just respond, "Own one and you'll understand... ...Oh wait. You can't."

Ha.

flashburn · 05-18-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

happens to me too. thats why i spend so much money to have more than one car.

So you can have multiple cars with door dings? Or do you bring an envoy of your cars around to protect each other whenever you go out?

11Thumper · 05-18-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

happens to me too. thats why i spend so much money to have more than one car.

I thought it was because they were both American cars...you need a spare for when the other is in the shop.

Kidding aside...

I was torn between the new Camaro and the Z. I'm waiting for the 550hp Camaro and then I'll sell my S2k to pick one up.

05-18-2011, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	Venting: Average car owner doesn't care... I used to park away from everyone at work. But then I started thinking that some may find it rude (as if I am implying that no one is good enough to park next to me). So I started parking next to everyone else. In one week, I have several really bad damages on my car. Paint completely scratched, several long lines and dents. I am superbly disappointed, no one gives a damn about anyone else's car. I have always been very careful with other people's belongings, including cars, long before I even owned a vehicle of my own. Damn it... __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

05-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	This is why you say screw what other people think. Who cares if someone thinks you're a douche for not parking with the rest. At least you've got the peace of mind knowing your car is safe from their nonsense. Sorry to hear about the scratches/dings though. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-18-2011, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	I could care less what people think about where I park __________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

05-18-2011, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
DaveyG Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 72 Drives: 05 RSX-S Rep Power: 16	Thats a tough lesson to learn. Most people don't give a crap about there car so there not gonna care about yours. Park as far you need bro __________________ 05 RSX-S Past Cars--06 S2000, 03 RSX, 98 Grand Prix GTP, 00 Mustang GT, 96 Grand Am SE, 81 Corolla

05-18-2011, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I don't park next to people for this reason!! I had a BMW before my Z and after 4 years? No dings or scratches. I could care less what people think I'm paying for it not them __________________

05-18-2011, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Yep, it sucks caring about your vehicles like most of us do. The folks at my company know I'm a car guy and most take a little extra care around my car. They park a little farther away when parking next to it, etc. It helps that I work for a small company too.

05-18-2011, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I don't think people think we are douche's for parking away from others. Even all the non-car people I deal with at the office understand wanting to keep a nice car like ours nice. These are probably the same people that are completely oblivious to themselves smashing the ** out of our car with their doors. Either that, or they think we have Miata doors. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT**

05-18-2011, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	One time in my truck someone hit my bed while I was in it. They even knew I was in there. You'd think they'd be extra carefull. Well they got the chewing of there life that day even though there was no damage. As bad as this might sound to you guys, they better be lucky they didn't have one remark to say to me. __________________

05-18-2011, 07:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	happens to me too. thats why i spend so much money to have more than one car. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

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