To Valet or Not . . . discuss
12-03-2018, 10:13 PM
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Burning Brakes
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To Valet or Not . . . discuss
For most of us, our c3's are are special occasion, weekend, no rain in the forecast cars. With that in mind, driving our babies to a special dinner or night out is certainly not out of the question.
Now the question is, when we pull up to that fancy hotel or restaurant, do we hand the keys over to the fresh-faced 19 year old valet? Personally, I'm thinking twice about that. How about you?
Now the question is, when we pull up to that fancy hotel or restaurant, do we hand the keys over to the fresh-faced 19 year old valet? Personally, I'm thinking twice about that. How about you?
Last edited by fastimes; 12-03-2018 at 10:15 PM.
12-03-2018, 10:16 PM
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Racer
Even though I'm certainly in that age bracket of most valets, I wouldn't do it. Between the oddities these 40-50 year old cars have, and my own personal worry, I would much rather park it somewhere visible, or if I have to valet, watch over the parking and again, ensure it's somewhere I could see.
12-03-2018, 11:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Yeah ain't happening!!!! If they won't accommodate me parking it, its time to go elsewhere. Always tip the valets none the less,as NONN37 stated. Too much blood , sweat and tears in the car to let some stranger, who is unfamiliar with the car, drive it.That's incentive to watch the car!!! Ike
12-04-2018, 12:44 PM
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Just another Corvette guy
I let the valet park mine regularly here in Palm Springs.
These guys are parking celebrity's Ferraris and Rolls' worth much more than my Corvette.
The only caveat? If I don't know them, I tell them "Don't bang the nose" They look at that long, low front end that they can't see from inside the car and always park it right in front with those Ferraris and Rolls'
These guys are parking celebrity's Ferraris and Rolls' worth much more than my Corvette.
The only caveat? If I don't know them, I tell them "Don't bang the nose" They look at that long, low front end that they can't see from inside the car and always park it right in front with those Ferraris and Rolls'
12-04-2018, 12:49 PM
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Burning Brakes
I let the valet park mine regularly here in Palm Springs.
These guys are parking celebrity's Ferraris and Rolls' worth much more than my Corvette.
The only caveat? If I don't know them, I tell them "Don't bang the nose" They look at that long, low front end that they can't see from inside the car and always park it right in front with those Ferraris and Rolls'
These guys are parking celebrity's Ferraris and Rolls' worth much more than my Corvette.
The only caveat? If I don't know them, I tell them "Don't bang the nose" They look at that long, low front end that they can't see from inside the car and always park it right in front with those Ferraris and Rolls'
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12-04-2018, 04:00 PM
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Just another Corvette guy
12-04-2018, 04:31 PM
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Race Director
Sorry, but I wouldn't let the Valet park my truck, my wife's Acura or my Corvette.
Maybe it's just where I go, but I've never been to a restaurant where you couldn't park your own.
Maybe it's just where I go, but I've never been to a restaurant where you couldn't park your own.
12-04-2018, 05:05 PM
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Safety Car
maybe when I am dead, I hand my keys to No One...ever.
especially some budget paid, inexperienced kid !
especially some budget paid, inexperienced kid !
Last edited by 69Vett; 12-04-2018 at 05:06 PM.
12-04-2018, 06:58 PM
#14
Drifting
Mine isn't insured unless my wife or myself are behind the wheel. I have only let one other person let drive it and that was the friend that helped me find it. He can and would have written a check for it it anything happened as I would have when I drove his 72.
Last edited by flyeri; 12-09-2018 at 05:53 PM.
12-04-2018, 08:08 PM
#15
Why a .45?
12-04-2018, 11:20 PM
#17
Racer
You are kidding, right? you're just trying to make us smile, laugh and get in a good mood for the holidays.
As to "why a .45?" Torque, lots and lots of torque.
As to "why a .45?" Torque, lots and lots of torque.
12-04-2018, 11:48 PM
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Le Mans Master
For most of us, our c3's are are special occasion, weekend, no rain in the forecast cars. With that in mind, driving our babies to a special dinner or night out is certainly not out of the question.
Now the question is, when we pull up to that fancy hotel or restaurant, do we hand the keys over to the fresh-faced 19 year old valet? Personally, I'm thinking twice about that. How about you?
Now the question is, when we pull up to that fancy hotel or restaurant, do we hand the keys over to the fresh-faced 19 year old valet? Personally, I'm thinking twice about that. How about you?
12-04-2018, 11:53 PM
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Melting Slicks
ha. thats funny. Guess you gotta be in the bigger cities where parking can be tough. Hotels, malls, hospitals, even tiny hole in the wall restaurants have valet parking around L.A